The World of Running

The Elite MindsetIn the 45th episode of World of Running, host Aditi Pandya explores how an athlete’s mental framework can drive record-breaking performances. Joined by performance and mindset coach Andrew Snow, the discussion delves into:Mindset & Certainty: Examining the mental commitment behind iconic runs.Balancing Life & Training: Strategies for juggling a demanding 9-to-5 with rigorous running goals.Overcoming Mental Blocks: Techniques for dispelling limiting beliefs and developing focus on goals.Goal Setting & Emotional Alignment: How to set ambitious targets, whether it’s shaving minutes off a PB or aiming for world-class records.State of Flow: Understanding the balance of mental fortitude, practice, and embracing the routine to reach peak performance.Training Approaches: Insights into Andrew Snow’s method that differentiate elite training from conventional routines.Aditi PandyaAditi is a seasoned endurance runner and the host of The World of Running podcast. She is qualified for the Boston Marathon multiple times and has numerous podium finishes in Indian races, the recent one is first runners-up at the TMM 2025 half marathon with a timing of 1:42:19 and holds a personal best of 3:29:05 in the marathon. Learn more about her at aditipandya.com.Andrew SnowAndrew Snow is a performance and mindset coach for distance runners and the founder of Run Elite, a unique program that helps runners achieve extraordinary improvements across distances from the 5K to the ultra-marathon. His innovative approach blends mindset tactics with world-class training science to guide runners toward peak performance. Andrew holds a degree in exercise physiology, a master’s degree in bio-mechanics, and has undergone extensive training under Tony Robbins' Master University system to facilitate rapid life change. With 29 years of competitive running experience, Andrew has earned a conference title on the track, multiple Boston Marathon finishes, and transitioned to trail ultra-running where he has won numerous races, holds course records, and completed several races over 100 miles, including the iconic Tahoe 200-mile endurance run. In addition, he holds a black belt in the International Tae Kwon Do Federation. When not traveling to discover the best tropical fruit, Andrew resides in the scenic mountains of Asheville, NC, where he continues to run.References:RunElite: RunElite BookRunElite YouTube ChannelFollow us for more updates:YouTube: GeeksOnFeetFacebook: GeeksOnFeetInstagram: GeeksOnFeetNewsletter: GeeksOnFeet

This 44th episode of World of Running dives into the world of running communities in India. How they are built, sustained, and why they have become so popular in India over the last decade. Listeners will learn about the evolution of running clubs, the impact of community support on individual fitness journeys, and practical strategies to engage and nurture a thriving running group. Key topics discussed: The rise of running communities and their role in transforming running in India. A look at India’s running scene and how community initiatives have reshaped it over the years. Insights into creating and maintaining momentum in a running community. The story behind Soles of Cochin - its inception, growth, and the challenges faced along the way. The importance of inclusivity, of women and younger runners. Practical advice and lessons learned for anyone interested in starting or expanding a running club. Guest Intro: Joining the conversation is Ramesh Kanjilimadhom, an IT professional and seasoned marathon runner from Kochi. Ramesh boasts an impressive record with 89 marathons under his belt - including six appearances at the Boston Marathon, and has been running barefoot for the last 15 years. In 2013, he started Soles of Cochin a vibrant running community that has motivated hundreds of runners locally. His journey from casual running to creating a vibrant community provides invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of building a lasting network of runners. References (links): Soles of Cochin Community: ⁠Learn more about Soles of Cochin⁠ Spice Coast Marathon Vagamon Ultrail YouTube Channel: @geeksonfeet Training Plans: Runstrong Weekly Newsletter: Sign up here

In this episode, we delve into the complex relationship between weight loss and running performance with Evan Lynch. We discuss the allure of the "ideal" racing weight and whether it's truly necessary for recreational runners. We explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of weight loss for runners. This episode also discusses practical strategies for safe and effective weight loss, including tips on nutrition, managing cravings, and avoiding common mistakes. Additionally, the importance of mental well-being and balancing self-care with performance goals, with Evan. Key Points Covered: The myth of "ideal" racing weight and its relevance for recreational runners. Is there any impact of weight loss on running performance, both positive and negative? Common nutritional mistakes to avoid. The importance of mental well-being for runners. Balancing self-care with performance goals. Aditi Pandya Aditi, the host of 'The World of Running' podcast, is an accomplished athlete and an endurance runner. She qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2024, has won multiple podiums at various races in India and her current PB is 3:37:06. You can know more about her at https://aditipandya.com/  Evan Lynch Evan is the owner of the Southeast Nutrition Clinic. He is a sports nutritionist based in Ireland.  He works as a sports nutritionist with the Dublin City University athletics team and with the Irish wheelchair basketball team. Evan has worked with Olympic sprint finalists, European cross-country medallists, and Kona Ironman world medalists amongst other athletes. You can reach him at evan@southeastnutritionclinic.com or on instagram @elynchfitnut Key Links and References Mary Cain's story: https://youtu.be/qBwtCf2X5jw?si=Ciw89biAPPq1R54K&t=155 Geeks on Feet YouTube channel: @geeksonfeet Southeast Nutrition Clinic: https://southeastnutritionclinic.com Related Episodes & Articles Episode 6: Nutrition for Runners https://geeksonfeet.com/podcast/ep6/ Healthy Approach to Weight Loss for Runners https://geeksonfeet.com/blog/weightloss-approach/

In this episode, we’ll discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of running - “Breathing”, and how runners can improve their performance and health through better breathing. Breathing and its affects on running Common breathing mistakes Breathing mechanics and posture Breathing techniques Training to improve breathing economy Aditi Pandya, the voice behind the World of Running podcast, is an avid runner and is co-founder of GeeksOnFeet. Aditi is an accomplished athlete, and is an endurance runner with a personal best in marathon of 3:37. Her goal with this podcast is to democratize running and ensure that valuable content reaches every runner, from beginners to experienced. SUNIL MENON Sunil Menon is the Founder and Head Coach of Menon Fitness Systems. Sunil quit his 18 years of IT career to start Menon Fitness Systems with a mission to Influence the right habits for an active lifestyle by providing Training & Nutrition plans, Safe and Natural Nutrition products, and Healthy hacks for smart training and leading an injury-free life. He started teaching 8 years back in 2016 & has his mentees globally.  Sunil is a two-time Ironman finisher. In July 2019 he participated in Ironman Zurich which he completed in 13hr:26 mins and was the winner of the 2012 Bangalore Ultra. He is a Boston qualifier and ran it in 3:05 which is also his Personal Best. He is a certified Ironman Coach from Ironman University in 2015.  Sunil's book on breathing: Breathe Better, Live Better & The Power of Conscious Breathing Sunil can be reached at Menon Fitness Systems, and on Instagram Menon Fitness Systems (@menonfitness) Youtube Episode Links to Other Episodes and Articles: YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@geeksonfeet for running tips, and workouts. Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest in the running world by subscribing at geeksonfeet.com/newsletter].

Welcome to "The Long Run Explained," the 39th episode of the World of Running podcast, your dedicated source for all things running. Hosted by Aditi Pandya, this episode delves deep into the essence of long runs, a cornerstone practice for runners aiming to enhance endurance, oxygen capacity, and both physical and mental strength. Key Topics Covered: Importance of Long Runs Approaches to Long Runs Advice on high mileage training and its impact on marathon performance. Practical tips on how to stay hydrated and properly fuel your body before, during, and after long runs. Making Long Runs Engaging Recommendations on the best gear for long runs  Advice on recovery post-long run sessions Aditi Pandya, the voice behind the World of Running podcast, is an avid runner and is co-founder of GeeksOnFeet. Aditi is an accomplished athlete, and is an endurance runner with a personal best in marathon of 3:37.  Her goal with this podcast is to democratize running and ensure that valuable content reaches every runner, from beginners to experienced. Intro to Aravind Yarra Aravind Yarra is the co-founder of Geeksonfeet  Aravind is a seasoned marathoner with a personal best of 3:23. He loves to merge his interests in technology and running to explore new dimensions within the sport. He takes an experimental approach to training, trying different stimuli and exploring running science.  Links to Other Episodes and Articles: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@geeksonfeet for additional running tips and tricks. Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest in the running world by subscribing at geeksonfeet.com/newsletter. Related Episodes:  Featuring Aravind Yarra on "Hip Mechanics" and the "Importance of Running Form," available in the show notes for further listening. Hip Mechanics Importance of Running Form

Racing IQWe all know training matters—but what separates good races from great ones? It’s how you respond when you had to face the harsh realities of race. Think Sifan Hasan’s London Marathon debut: hamstring issues mid-race, but still a win. That’s Racing IQ.In this episode, we unpack the art of staying calm and smart when race-day chaos strikes. Because on race day, it's not just about the body, your brain better show up too.Pacing IQ: The mind game of knowing when to hold pace or chase.Race-day decisions: How to adapt in real-time such as dropped gels, hydration mishaps, and the mental reset process.The metrics that matter: What data to track (and what to ignore) when racing.Training RacingIQ: Workouts, simulations, and post-race audits to build smarter instincts.Expect the unexpected—and have a plan for your plan falling apart.What could be a decision tree to manage mid-race pacing.Conditions (heat, hills, headwind) demand adaptation—not stubbornness.RacingIQ can be trained like any other skill.Host: Aditi PandyaAditi is a seasoned endurance runner and the host of The World of Running podcast. She is qualified for the Boston Marathon multiple times and has numerous podium finishes in Indian races, the recent one is first runners-up at the TMM 2025 half marathon with a timing of 1:42:19 and holds a personal best of 3:29:05 in the marathon. Learn more about her at ⁠aditipandya.com⁠.Expert Guest: Vijayaraghavan Venugopal Vijay is one of India’s most accomplished masters marathoners, with 10 sub-3 finishes and all six World Marathon Majors completed. His best: 2:47 at the 2025 London Marathon. He’s also the co-founder of Fast&Up.🔁 Like what you hear?Rate us, share with your running crew, and follow us on YouTube (@geeksonfeet) for more tips. Check out RunStrong—our training platform for smarter, stronger runners.🔁 Errata:Aditi mentions in her case of cramping - the marathon as being in 2023—it was actually in 2024.

As runners we are quite conscious of the training process be it the miles/week, the specific paces or the interval durations. But training is not just about how far or how fast we can run; it’s also about how well we bounce back and prepare ourselves for the next training run or race. The backbone to achieve performance goals without getting injured, is to have a good recovery strategy alongside the training. More often than not we are guilty of ignoring recovery all together, especially when we are juggling family, work and running. This episode explores the art and science of recovery How recovery helps in better running performance How it can help us injury free Recovery techniques post-run activity to Nutrition for recovery Periodizing recovery GUEST INTRO: SAGE ROUNTREE Sage Rountree is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, USA Triathlon certified expert, and Road Runners Club of America certified coach. She holds a PhD in English and is the author of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery, The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, and The Athlete’s Pocket Guide to Yoga. She also contributes to Runner’s World and Yoga Journal. Sage competes in running events from the 400m to the 50K and at triathlons. She raced for Team USA at the 2008 Short-Course Triathlon World Championship. Her coaching clients compete in running, ultras, and multisport events, including the Ironman World Championship. She is co-owner of the Carrboro Yoga Company and teaches workshops on yoga for athletes nationwide. Please visit her website to find all about her work and useful resources for runners. Her book on recovery - The Athletes Guide to Recovery

Most of us have heard about the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons. These legendary endurance runners, as famously chronicled in the book ‘Born to Run.’ They run for miles on barefoot, enjoying the sun, storms and treacherous terrain. In this episode of “World of Running,” host Aditi Pandya talks with Thomas Bobby Philip (Barefoot Bobby) on various facets of Barefoot running. Reasons to explore barefoot running Benefits of barefoot running Transitioning to barefoot running Specific strength & training needs of barefoot running Guest Intro: Thomas Bobby Philip Bobby is known in running circles as “Barefoot Bobby”, Bobby realized his passion towards running in 2009. Through years of disciplined training he has been a podium finisher across 10 km, Half Marathon & Full Marathon events in India. Bobby transitioned to Barefoot running April 2012, and ever since he never looked back. He qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2014 and was the first Indian to have run the Boston Marathon, Barefoot. With the support from the experienced Barefoot runners, he actively promotes barefoot running in Bangalore and other cities. The community of Barefoot runners are growing across the country, with the benefits they see in it. Bobby ran his first Sub 3 hrs marathon at Mumbai Marathon ’17 and later has run 6 Marathons under sub 3 hrs. He has also run lots of 10Ks in under 40 mins. His personal bests for 10k is 36m:23s, Half Marathon is 1h:18m:37s & Marathon is 2h:55m:00s Related Episodes: Ep 17: Strength Training for Runners

Running is a beautiful sport, and we all runners swear by how it helps us.  But we sometimes take it too seriously. Overly obsessed with paces, getting stressed by upcoming races, irregular sleep cycles to accommodate the early morning workouts, constant barrage of injuries and more.  What once supposed to help us to get fit, healthy and enjoyable, becomes quite the opposite.  In this episode of "World of Running," our host Aditi Pandya talks with Tina Muir and delves deep into how to run sustainably How to enjoy running, and process of making it a lifelong sport  Get the best from running, both at personal and social front To create a sustainable environment around us for running  Guest Intro: Tina Muir Tina Muir is the founder and CEO of Running for Real; host of the award-winning podcast of the same name and co-host of Running Realized; a mother of two; and a former elite runner turned sustainability advocate. An ardent environmentalist, she has worked with the United Nations, as well as many races in the running industry, including New York and Chicago marathons on their sustainability initiatives. Through her podcast and social media presence, she starts conversations and shares resources on sustainability, climate change, and how individuals can make a positive difference in their own lives. Her book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner, co-written with Zoë Rom, merges runners’ passion for their sport with their concern for their health, their community, and the environment. Tina is the first elite athlete to openly discuss having amenorrhea, Tina has become an advocate for others suffering from RED-S/REDs.  Related episodes: Ep7- Mind Training for Working Athletes

Most traditional training philosophies and methods for long-distance endurance training have one thing in common, putting high mileage. For recreational runners, this type of training can backfire. Most runners’ focus on mileage, ignoring other important aspects such as speed, strength, and mobility. In this episode we discuss the FIRST (The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training) training method for runners, which focuses on training with purpose, intensity, and recovery. The FIRST method is described in the book ‘Run Less Run Faster’ by Bill Pierce and Scott Murr. The method is designed for recreational runners with full-time jobs, and it emphasizes progressive overload and realistic goals. This episode also discusses the 7-Hour Workout Week training approach, which is designed for runners who want to improve their health and fitness. Bill Pierce In this episode, we talk to Bill Pierce, who is behind the FIRST training methodology. Bill Pierce is a prominent figure in the world of distance running, known for his contributions to running science, coaching, and authorship. As a co-author of the influential book "Run Less Run Faster," he has played a pivotal role in reshaping the way runners approach training. This podcast is sponsored by Athlos Athlos started with an aim to know what does it take to build functional yet beautiful running gear for Indian conditions. This led to the launch of Athlos in 2015. Today's Athlos running collection features Shorts and T-shirts made from sustainable and high-quality fabrics like Econyl (recycled ocean waste nylon), Eucalyptus, and Merino wool. Please visit www.goathlos.com to know more. Related EpisodesSubscribe to our newsletter for weekly workouts that will help your running.

At Run Mechanics, we have analyzed more than 200 runners and almost 95% of them had weak hips. This could be pelvic drop, pelvic tilt, hip rotation, etc.  Whether one is a seasoned marathoner or just starting out on their running journey, the strength and mobility of your hips can make or break your performance.  Poor hip mechanics manifest in more ways than one while running - weak glutes resulting in un-optimal stride, extreme fatigue in lower legs, unstable pelvis, pelvic drop, and a whole host of injuries.   In this episode we had Aravind of Team GeeksOnFeet, who is also co-founder of RunMechanics join us to discuss how to master hip mechanics to become a better runner.  Aravind is a certified running gait analyst. We have discussed various topics including: Common issues that cause  poor hips mechanics How to assess your hip mechanics Framework for building good hip mechanics  Workouts that will help you to build good hip mechanics  This podcast episode is sponsored by Athlos.  Athlos started with the aim to know what it takes to build functional yet beautiful running gear for Indian conditions. This led to the launch of Athlos in 2015. Today's Athlos running collection features Shorts and T-shirts made from sustainable and high-quality fabrics like Econyl (recycled ocean waste nylon), Eucalyptus, and Merino wool. Please visit www.goathlos.com  to know more. Related Resources: Perfect your hip mechanics How to Improve Running Stride How to prevent Overstriding Improve Hip Flexion for Better Running Importance of running form

Trail running has a certain charm associated with it, which is very different from road running. The former takes runners to quieter paths of mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, etc. while the later is all about roads and speed. Trail running needs a different approach to running apart from speed & attire the most important is a mindset. Whether you're a seasoned road runner looking for a new challenge or a beginner looking to explore the great outdoor trails, this episode will provide you with the basics of everything that you need to get started with trail running. From gear and nutrition to training, we have covered everything you need to know. Our guest for this episode is Kannan Sundararajan a.k.a Coach Kay. Coach Kay is an Ultramarathoner, running since 2011 completed over 70 marathons and ultramarathons including a 100-mile (160 km) race, Back-to-Back Comrades Marathon, and a first-ever Triangular Run Challenge finisher with 500 km in May 2019. Coach Kay is the Founder & Ultrarunning coach of his academy KaysFIT Academy since 2016. He is the Founder & Race Director of Ooty Ultra & Bison Ultra. He is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and UESCA (United Endurance Sport Coaching Academy) certified.   Coach Kay provides online/personalized coaching & mentoring on general fitness, weight management, ultramarathon/running & sports conditioning, and youth fitness. He has coached more than 300+ recreational marathoners, ultrarunners & young adults In March 2023, KaysFIT Academy achieved a significant milestone by signing an MOU with the Center for Sports Excellence (Dravid Padukone Academy) to set up and offer a long-distance running coaching program, based on RCF (a custom framework designed by Coach Kay), to recreational runners inside the integrated sports complex. Related Episodes: Endurance Training for Ultra Marathons Malnad: An Ultra to Reckon Trail Blazers - Let's Talk Running

Kenya can be said as the Mecca of the running world. Kenya has come to be the home of world-class athletes such as Eliud Kipchoge, Wilson Kipsang, Abel Kirui, David Rudisha, Florence Kiplagat, Edna Kiplagat, amongst others. Though most of us are recreational runners, we are pushing the limits in our own way, and the Kenyan runners set an aspirational north star for us. As a recreational runner, we have a lot of questions related to how Kenyan runners train. In this episode, we discuss topics related to: What is unique about the training that sets Kenyans apart? How many miles do they put in a day or week? How do they recover from their hard training? What is their nutrition like? How do they preventing injuries? GUEST INTROS: HUGO VAN DEN BROEK Hugo van den Broek is a former elite marathon runner, with a personal best of 2h12. He has coached amateur and elite runners from all over the world. His athletes ran at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics and had World Best performances in 2009 and 2015. When coaching his athletes, Hugo uses a combination of experience (he has been in the world of running for more than 30 years) and his scientific knowledge thanks to his M.Sc. degree in Human Movement Sciences. Hugo and his wife Hilda Kibet have been living and training in Iten, Kenya, since 2007. They both retired from professional running in 2015 and have 3 daughters. The couple has a guesthouse where they accommodate amateur and elite runners from all over the world, and organize running camps called ‘Kenya Camp’ for amateur runners who want to experience training in Kenya under professional guidance. VIJAYARAGHAVAN VENUGOPAL Vijay was our first guest for our very first episode on marathon training and now again. It’s been a pleasure to witness Vijay on and off the track focused on sports and nutrition. Vijay has recently visited Kenya and get to see how Kenyans train, and brings the perspective of a recreational runner. Vijayaraghavan Venugopal is an avid sports enthusiast, he is the father of an aspiring mid-distance national junior athlete, and himself an 8-time sub-3-hour marathoner. Amongst the marathons include Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Paris. He is also the co-founder and CEO of the nutrition brand Fast&Up. RELATED EPISODES Supplements for Runners Marathon Training Breaking 3 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly workouts, and tips that will help your running

Supplements play a very important role in filling the gaps in runners’ nutrition to help with their running performance, recovery, cognitive development, and overall health & well-being. Currently, the supplements marketed for runners can be overwhelming. Supplement companies use a variety of marketing tactics & this can make it difficult for runners to determine which supplements are truly beneficial. In this episode, we demystify the supplements for runners. We have discussed various topics on Supplements including: Nutritional Foundation for Runners Common nutritional deficiencies in runners that need supplementation Why and When to take supplements Pre-Run Supplements During Run/Race Supplements Post Run Supplements Periodization of Supplements Guest Intro Mihira Khopkar Mihira has been a National Gold medalist in Swimming and has trialed for the Common Wealth Games 2010 in Synchronized Swimming. Mihira is the Lead Sports Nutritionist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital through which she has been working with Asian, Common Wealth, and Olympic athletes. She has been working in the field of nutrition  for the last 5 years specifically in sports nutrition alone. Her work includes interacting with national coaches, periodizing nutrition meal plans, athlete consultation to setting up daily high-performance menus at various sporting academies, supplement recommendations to athletes and federations as well as conducting group sports nutrition education sessions. Mihira is an avid writer on Health, Sports Nutrition & Lifestyle with various magazines, websites, and newspapers. She is actively involved in research concerning sports nutrition, obesity & metabolic syndrome and has presented papers at both National and International conferences along with being a speaker at various sports science conferences. She is a visiting faculty for Sports Nutrition at Exercise Science Academy (ACSM Accredited), Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science and SVT College of Home Science and aims to educate & provide optimum nutritional guidance to individuals to improve and maintain maximum performance, prevent injuries, and maintain immunity throughout life. Related Resources Supplements for Endurance Runners Faster Stronger Higher, A One Stop Nutrition Framework ; book by Mihira Khopkar Related Podcast Episodes Nutrition for Runners How to Fuel for a Race Running & Hormonal Health Running & Heart Health

Of the 7800 Runners who finished the Mumbai marathon in 2020, only 41 runners have run under 3 hours. That is about 0.5% of all the finishers.  It is every amateur runner’s dream to reach the sub-3-hour mark in a marathon.  So what it takes to run a sub-3 hour marathon? In this episode, we talk about how to strategize a sub-3-hour marathon. Journey to Sub 3-hour marathon Training approach Handling the progress plateau Role of a coach/mentor Mental preparation & handling race anxiety Guest Intro Dilip Kumar Dilip is a tech entrepreneur and an avid endurance sports enthusiast. He finished his last two marathons in under 3 hours. The most recent being the Boston Marathon this April 2022 with a time of 2:59:22. He has a keen interest in performance science & technology which has been an anchor to his own training philosophy. And he uses the same approach to guide other amateur runners as a coach. You can find him on Strava or on his blog at www.dilipkumar.co. Dilip was also a guest for episode 7 in the last season, Mind training for working athletes. Vikram BJ Vikram has been an athlete all his life, he has run a sub-3-hour marathon on 5 different occasions, his Delhi Marathon in 2019 is at 2 hrs and 55mins, and his personal best. Vikram has recently run a sub-3-hour marathon in Berlin. Apart from running Vikram is a Speed Skating National champion (inline speed skating) 7 times. When he is not on the field he is an entrepreneur & distributor of a leading inline skating brand, Simmons Rana. Related Resources Science of Endurance Training   Improve Balance for Beter Running How to improve Running Stride

While the science of endurance training has progressed steadily over the decades, there has been significant progress in recent times. Eluid Kipchoge's sub-2-hour marathon effort is a major breakthrough.  However, the training advice on the internet and the science quoted t support it can be confusing, and even at times conflicting. In this episode, we tried to put together a structure for endurance training based on the latest science. Host Aditi speaks with Coach Ron George, where he talks about the evolution of endurance training and the latest science, and fuses it with his on-ground experience working with endurance athletes. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode Principles of Endurance Training for Runners Volume, Intensity, Polarization, and Periodization in Training How to bring Specificity and Individualization to Training Training Considerations for Women and Masters Runners Guest Intro Ron George (Ronnie) is an Indian endurance sports consultant and athlete based in Dubai.  He found his roots in middle-distance running and duathlon in his youth. He then converted that into a love for coaching adults in endurance sports which he has been pursuing for over 10 years. Ronnie is a Lydiard Foundation Level 2 peer-reviewed and certified coach. He resides in Dubai where he coaches running and cycling at I Love Supersport Dubai. He also founded and operates the popular international running club House of Runners and the Indian multisport team Rightshift Performance. Ronnie's specialties include scholarly studies in endurance training and adaptation mechanisms, cycling and running coaching, performance testing and monitoring, and 3D running mechanics analysis. He can be found on Twitter @RonGeorge_Dubai discussing the latest in sports science and on YouTube on his channel Endurance Performance Open Learning Show. Useful Resources How to fuel during the race  Metabolic Fitness for Runners The Art & Science of Pacing

Being metabolically fit means - building an efficient metabolism that optimizes the energy required for our physical endeavors as runners, while also helping us by preventing insulin resistance which is the cause of many chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension / high blood pressure, and many forms of cancer. In this episode, we go into the details of the role metabolic fitness plays, and how running helps to better our metabolic fitness using metabolic metrics & insights in our running and importantly how metabolic fitness can help our running goals. Guest Intro Dharmendra is an alumnus of NIT Trichy and IIM Lucknow. He started running in 2001 while he was still at Lucknow campus and since then has run ~ 30 events of marathon distance or above. He has run for around 21 years at various events around the world including the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge and all editions of the Mumbai Marathon among others. He quit his job as a management consultant in 2011 and has coached runners since then. He is certified as a personal trainer and used to be an occasional quizzer and a freelance writer, who has written for several leading publications on health and fitness. He loves filter coffee and reading. He lives with his wife and two sons in Bangalore. He currently leads the community initiatives at Ultrahuman Dharmendra can be reached at @dhammonia on Twitter and Instagram

In this episode, host Aditi Pandya discusses the topic of Strength training for runners with fitness coach Swetha Devaraj. Benefits of strength training for runners Importance of right posture in strength training Strength training for improving triple extension in running Approach to strength training for beginners vs. advanced runners and much more The guest for this episode is Swetha Devaraj aka sweatyswetha. She is a vascular radiologist by education and a fitness trainer by passion and profession. She grew up playing tennis professionally and continued to play for Alcorn State University in Mississippi – US, where she also did her under graduation and post-graduation. Upon returning to India in 2016, she juggled between three jobs – at the hospital, a CrossFit gym, and online training. She finally quit her job at the hospital to take up fitness and online training as a full-time profession and also to travel the world and learn different forms of fitness. Currently, a globe trotter with no postal address, she comes to India to conduct Animal flow workshops and help other trainers get certified as animal flow instructors. While you are here check out our post on How to improve your running stride You can subscribe to our newsletter for weekly workouts that will help your running. For any feedback and collaborations please write to us at connect@geeksonfeet.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @geeeksonfeet for updates on our recent articles, podcast episodes, and more.

This is the beginning of our second season.  In the thirteenth episode of ‘The World of Running’ podcast, host Aditi Pandya talks about “The art and science of Tapering”.  To give our listeners a complete perspective of Tapering, we have invited Coach Pramod Deshpande and Athletes Kartik Iyer and Sharath Adanur as guests. In this episode, we have covered The concepts of tapering How tapering differs from different formats of running What are the key activities to do during tapering How to plan taper from week to week till the race day Tapering for goal vs. non-goal races Considerations of travel and jet lag for overseas races Q&A If you have questions on topics covered in this episode or any other running-related topics please write to us at connect@geeksonfeeet.com. We will have them answered.  Or you can also leave us a voice message by clicking the “Message” button on  https://anchor.fm/the-world-of-running/message Resources Here are some useful resources for you to check on Tapering and Race day planning What is common between amateur runners and marathon world record holders? https://geeksonfeet.com/blog/spbmtapering/ Race Report of TMM 2020 by Kartik Iyer https://geeksonfeet.com/blog/tmmracereport20/ Pramod Deshpande Pramod Deshpande is a managing director of JJActive, a company dedicated to providing Services and technology solutions for Fitness and sports activities.  Currently, Pramod is training more than 1200 runners across 26 locations. Pramod is the Author of Bestseller books Master Your Run and Neevuu Odabahudu. Kartik Iyer Kartik Iyer is an experienced marathoner and a regular Contributor to Geeks on Feet. He is always open to trying out new training methods and is a keen observer of the innovation in the science of running. He currently has been training based on running power. His race reports on GeeksOnFeet are legendary.  Kartik’s personal best in a marathon is 3:17:30 at the New Delhi Marathon 2021, which is his favorite race. Sharath Adanur Sharath Adanur is well known as one of the first runners who broke the sub-3 hour mark in the amateur running scene in India.  He took up running in 2013 and has been training on his own. His personal best in the marathon is 2:46:06, in Chicago 2019. Sharath has run Boston twice, in 2018 and 2019, and is currently training for his third upcoming Boston marathon.

This is our twelfth episode, and we complete the first year of "The World of Running".  Our vision when we conceptualized the podcast was to bring the art and science of running to every runner. So far we've covered a variety of topics, from beginners' guide to running, to more advanced topics like marathon & ultra running. In this episode we are bringing to you a curated compilation of the snippets from previous episodes, starting from our first one in October 2020. You can access all the episodes from the first season here https://www.geeksonfeet.com/podcast/