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# 83 – Highlights 2021 – Part II: Highlights from health episodes on diabetes with Mahesh Jayaraman, sleep with Dr. Charles Samuels and respiratory health with Dr. Satyanand Shastri

2021-12-1252:01

Episode SummaryHighlights 2021 – Part II: Highlights from health episodes on diabetes with Mahesh Jayaraman, sleep with Dr. Charles Samuels and respiratory health with Dr. Satyanand ShastriShow Notes01:20 – Mahesh Jayaraman on diabetes17:50 – Dr. Charles Samuels on sleep32:20 – Dr. Satyanand Shastri on respiratory healthFull episodesEpisode 43 with Mahesh Jayaraman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8093698Episode 56 with Dr. Charles Samuels: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8651442Episode 7...

# 82 – Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe

2021-12-0637:50

Episode SummaryHighlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula RadcliffeShow Notes01:40 – Deena Kastor13:55 – Meb Keflezighi22:48 – Paula RadcliffeFull episodesEpisode 53 with Deena Kastor: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8527111Episode 75 with Meb Keflezighi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9338221Episode 77 with Paula Radcliffe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9422023Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj...

# 81 - Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV

2021-11-2944:15

Episode SummarySimon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, concept of “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV. He discusses sympathetic and parasympathetic body systems, as well as “ithlete pro”.Show Notes01:00 – Simon introduces himself03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?05:30 – Concept of total load 10:10 – HRV’s link to total load13:45 – How to measure HRV19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure ...

# 80 – Sonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports books

2021-11-2251:55

Episode SummarySonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports booksShow Notes01:50 – Sonya introduces herself and her relationship with running12:20 – Key aspects that Sonya looks for in running and sports books16:30 – Born to Run by Christopher McDougall20:00 – Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn22:20 – Paula: My Story So Far by Paula Radcliffe25:30 – Anywhere But Home by Anu Vaidyanathan27:35 – Faster Than Lightning by Usain Bolt28:40 – Open ...

# 79 – Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals

2021-11-0754:43

Episode SummaryBrad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals Show Notes02:00 – Brad introduces himself06:30 – Influencers on Brad’s career12:35 – Coach Hislop and his impact on Brad14:40 – Training principles 20:10 – Overstriding 28:00 – Typical training week of Brad34:55 – Core training36:00 – Nutrition38:35 – Current goals of Brad47:45 – Recommendations on resourcesFollow BradWebsite: http://bradspeaks.com/Facebook: @bra...

# 78 – Joe Friel, world renowned coach, founder of “Training Peaks” and author of “Fast After 50”, on how to train to stay fit and healthy as you age

2021-10-3145:081

Episode SummaryJoe Friel, world renowned coach, founder of “Training Peaks” and author of “Fast After 50”, on how to train to stay fit and healthy as you ageShow Notes01:35 – Joe introduces himself03:55 – Early influencers06:20 – Background to Joe’s book, “Fast After 50”13:05 – How to stay fit and healthy as you age17:40 – How to go about High Intensity training27:05 – Thoughts on different metrics for training like power, heart rate32:30 – “Training Peaks” platform37:25 – Current work4...

# 77 – Paula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challenges

2021-10-2444:19

Episode SummaryPaula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challengesShow Notes01:45 – Early influencers and start of distance running05:15 – Coach Alex Stanton07:05 – Turning professional09:00 – Mental make-up of Paula, the athlete11:45 – Dealing with setbacks in training and racing14:15 – Marathon running strategy16:15 – Early and sustained success in the marathon19:30 – Pain threshold and dealing with...

# 76 – Prof. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” project

2021-10-1745:46

Episode SummaryProf. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” projectShow Notes01:10 – Dr. Jones introduces himself and talks about his current work 03:30 – How Dr. Jones started his research on nitrate supplementation06:40 – Natural availability of nitrate in the body08:20 – Timing nitrate supplementation12:50 – How much nitrate supplementation to take14:20 – Physiological benefits of nitrate supplementation including...

# 75 –Meb Keflezighi, running legend, on his role models, career highlights, being an older athlete and his books

2021-10-1024:35

Episode SummaryMeb Keflezighi, running legend, on his role models, career highlights, being an older athlete and his booksShow Notes01:00 – Early life and influences02:25 – Getting into running in the United States04:15 – Turning professional05:55 – Winning Silver Medal at Athens Olympics 200408:10 – Dealing with injury: 2008 Olympic Trials11:30 – Winning Boston Marathon in 201414:45 – Being an older competitive runner17:20 – “26 Marathons” book by Meb21:05 – Current work22:50 – Final thought...

# 74 – Christie Aschwanden, science journalist and author deconstructs recovery: What works, what is marketing hype and steps you can take around recovery

2021-10-0347:53

Episode SummaryChristie Aschwanden, science journalist and author of "Good to Go" deconstructs recovery: What works, what is marketing hype and steps you can take around recoveryShow Notes01:55 – Christie introduces herself05:30 – Why Christie wrote a book on recovery12:10 – Things that surprised Christie around recovery 17:15 – Thoughts about stretching20:50 – How to approach hydration28:30 – Fueling after training: Is there a time window?32:30 – Massage and rolling35:05 – What really w...

# 73 – Dr. Tim Noakes, legendary scientist, on overhydration, central governor theory, “low carb, high fat” diet, diabetes and heart disease

2021-09-2657:21

Episode SummaryDr. Tim Noakes, legendary scientist, on overhydration, central governor theory, “low carb, high fat” diet, diabetes and heart diseaseShow Notes02:00 – Dr. Noakes introduces himself and talks about his early influences10:55 – “Hyponatremia”: What is it, and why is it important?18:20 – “Central Governor” theory28:25 – Low Carb High Fat Diet (LCHF)34:05 – Broad guidelines on LCHF36:45 – Views on lipid hypothesis and linkage between diabetes and heart disease45:40 – Thoughts on ‘Co...

# 72 – Dr.Satyanand Shastri, renowned lung surgeon, on respiratory health, its importance and how maintain a healthy respiratory system

2021-09-1947:16

Episode SummaryDr.Satyanand Shastri, renowned lung surgeon, on respiratory health, its importance and how maintain a healthy respiratory systemShow Notes01:15 – Dr. Shastri introduces himself02:15 – Why is respiratory health important?06:35 – Over-arching principles for respiratory health13:30 – Improving your immediate environment for good quality air18:35 – Advantages of nasal breathing25:20 – How to deal with air pollution?30:55 – Tools to measure respiratory health and important parameter...

# 71 – Bart Yasso, the running legend, on his career, motivation, favorite races, Yasso 800s and his books

2021-09-1249:21

Episode SummaryBart Yasso, the running legend, on his career, motivation, favorite races, Yasso 800s and his booksShow Notes01:15 – How it all started for Bart04:35 – Bart’s key motivational factors06:00 – Advice to new runners08:40 – How to deal with running frustrations?13:10 – Bart’s love for trail running15:00 – Favorite races18:20 – Comrades: The greatest footrace in the world21:25 – “Yasso 800s”26:10 – How to plan ‘Yasso 800s’ in your marathon training cycle29:25 – Thoughts on success o...

# 70 – Madhur Kotharay, multi-decade marathoner on supplements for health and performance

2021-09-0545:181

Episode SummaryMadhur Kotharay, multi-decade marathoner on supplements for health and performanceShow Notes01:05 – Madhur introduces himself04:00 – Madhur shares a few running anecdotes 11:25 – Supplements: Why they work?16:40 – Key supplements for everyone31:15 – Caffeine: A key performance enhancing supplement33:15 – Beetroot for performance enhancement35:15 – “i-Race” to check your relative running performance38:25 – Knee issues and supplements which can helpFollow MadhurWebsite: http...

# 69 – Dr. Michael Snyder, Chair of Genetics at Stanford University, on importance of biomonitoring of health parameters, continuous glucose monitoring, wearables and ageing

2021-08-2940:431

Episode SummaryDr. Michael Snyder, Chair of Genetics at Stanford University, on importance of biomonitoring of health parameters, continuous glucose monitoring, wearables and ageingShow Notes01:10 – Dr.Snyder introduces himself and his current areas of work02:00 – Importance of wearables for health monitoring06:20 – The most important health parameters to monitor11:55 – Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)17:45 – Age at which you should start CGM19:05 – How frequently and for how long should y...

# 68 – Keith Bateman, multiple World Records holder, coach and author on the critical importance of good running technique

2021-08-2248:18

Episode SummaryKeith Bateman, World Records holder, coach and author on the critical importance of good running techniqueShow Notes01:35 – Keith introduces himself06:15 – Most important running technique: Avoid over-striding07:45 – Over-striding and why it is bad for running12:30 – How to determine over-striding?15:40 – Side-on video recording to determine over-striding22:05 – Fundamentals of good running technique24:55 – Structure of drills and exercises to improve running technique29:25 – K...

# 67 – Sage Canaday, elite runner and coach, on his running journey and coaching methods

2021-08-1536:42

Episode SummarySage Canaday, elite runner and coach, on his running journey and coaching methodsShow Notes01:25 – Sage introduces himself03:25 – Learnings from coaching05:20 – How Sage evaluates a new athlete07:20 – Overarching training principles09:15 – Preferred measure of effort11:10 – Challenges faced when switching terrains and distances12:55 – Mental challenges between different events14:45 – Typical training week in a marathon17:30 – Strength and supplemental training20:25 – How to bec...

# 66 – Mihira Khopkar, accomplished nutritionist, on pillars of nutrition, planning nutrition for elite athletes and related topics

2021-08-0854:58

Episode SummaryMihira Khopkar, accomplished nutritionist, on pillars of nutrition, planning nutrition for elite athletes and related topicsShow Notes01:55 – Mihira introduces herself06:30 – Basic nutrition principles 09:35 – Four pillars of building a nutrition plan15:40 – Proteins: how to plan and options22:45 – Planning your fats26:25 – Evaluating different diets32:30 – Planning nutrition for elite athletes35:35 – Combining weight management and endurance training39:45 – Thoughts on su...

# 65 – Greg McMillan, world renowned running coach, on his training philosophy, running pace calculator and how to become a better runner

2021-08-0147:48

Episode SummaryGreg McMillan, world renowned running coach, on his training philosophy, running pace calculator and how to become a better runnerShow Notes01:05 – Coach Greg introduces himself02:25 – Differences between real world coaching and academic coaching concepts04:30 – How Coach Greg evaluates a new athlete06:55 – Overarching training principles10:35 – Key workouts which benefit runners13:40 – How Coach Greg developed his running calculator16:05 – Differences between ‘new’, ‘intermedi...

# 64 – Dr. Martin Ian Jones on elevating human performance

2021-07-2547:55

Episode SummaryDr. Martin Ian Jones on elevating human performanceShow Notes01:00 – Dr. Jones introduces himself03:35 – Foundational principles of elevating performance05:45 – Importance of sleep in elevating performance09:25 – Psychology of elevating performance15:00 – Practicing skills like self-talk18:00 – Focusing on developing your cognitive skills26:00 – Transferability of cognitive skills across different aspects of life28:30 – Example of developing cognitive skills in a half-marathon ...

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