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 – D

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

Dec 6th, 2021 37m 50s

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 wi

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

Nov 29th, 2021 44m 15s

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 “ith

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

Nov 22nd, 2021 51m 55s

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 spor

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

Nov 7th, 2021 54m 43s

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 –

# 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

Oct 31st, 2021 45m 8s

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

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

Oct 24th, 2021 44m 19s

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 S

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

Oct 17th, 2021 45m 46s

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 sta

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

Oct 10th, 2021 24m 35s

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

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

Oct 3rd, 2021 47m 53s

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

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

Sep 26th, 2021 57m 21s

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 – “Hyp

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

Sep 19th, 2021 47m 16s

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 – O

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

Sep 12th, 2021 49m 21s

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 de

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

Sep 5th, 2021 45m 18s

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

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

Aug 29th, 2021 40m 43s

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

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

Aug 22nd, 2021 48m 18s

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-stridin

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

Aug 15th, 2021 36m 42s

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 princip

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

Aug 8th, 2021 54m 58s

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 bui

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

Aug 1st, 2021 47m 48s

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

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

Jul 25th, 2021 47m 55s

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 el

# 63 – Olympics Special - Part II: Nitin Sanker, Olympics aficionado, discusses India’s prospects at Tokyo 2020

Jul 21st, 2021 43m 45s

Episode SummaryOlympics Special - Part II: Nitin Sanker, Olympics aficionado, discusses India’s prospects at Tokyo 2020Show Notes01:00 – Prospects in Wrestling13:50 – Prospects in Shooting26:00 – Summary of medal prospects from “top 8” sports28

# 62 – Olympics Special - Part I: Nitin Sanker, Olympics aficionado, discusses India’s prospects at Tokyo 2020

Jul 18th, 2021 38m 44s

Episode SummaryOlympics Special - Part I: Nitin Sanker, Olympics aficionado, discusses India’s prospects at Tokyo 2020Show Notes01:05 – Nitin introduces himself03:30 – Overall Indian Olympics squad and highlights06:30 – Prospects in Athletics10

# 61 – Dr. Thomas ‘Tinman’ Schwartz, renowned running coach, on his training methods and how to become a better runner

Jul 11th, 2021 55m 36s

Episode SummaryDr. Thomas ‘Tinman’ Schwartz, renowned running coach, on his training methods and how to become a better runner Show Notes01:00 – Coach Tinman introduces himself and coaching from his High School days12:25 – Key training principl

# 60 – Keshav Manik Tahla, 1000-time half marathoner, on his training with low heart rate and his journey

Jul 4th, 2021 45m 34s

Episode SummaryKeshav Manik Tahla, 1000-time half marathoner, on his training with low heart rate and his journeyShow Notes01:10 – Keshav introduces himself02:35 – Embarking on 1000 half marathons05:25 – Low Heart Rate training09:35 - # of hour

# 59 – Kun Li and Evan Schwartz of “Stryd”, on running with power, its advantages, key power training metrics and improving by running with power

Jun 27th, 2021 58m 41s

Episode SummaryKun Li and Evan Schwartz of “Stryd”, on running with power, its advantages, key power training metrics and improving by running with powerShow Notes00:50 – Evolution of Stryd running power meter05:30 – What is running with power?