83 episodes

A Running, Fitness and Health Show, focused on delivering actionable and specific advice to listeners. This show will be interview based, and our guests will include elite runners and athletes, top coaches, scientific experts, nutritionists, sports psychologists and health and well-being professionals. The podcast will be of great value to age-group athletes who can incorporate the learnings and insights from this show in their daily training and living. The show is hosted by Raj (Rajagopal Anapuzha) who is an accomplished age-group runner and coach, multiple times Boston Marathon Qualifier and a top 5 age-group finisher at Mumbai Marathon.

Running and Fitness With Raj Rajagopal Anapuzha

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    • 4.9 • 60 Ratings

A Running, Fitness and Health Show, focused on delivering actionable and specific advice to listeners. This show will be interview based, and our guests will include elite runners and athletes, top coaches, scientific experts, nutritionists, sports psychologists and health and well-being professionals. The podcast will be of great value to age-group athletes who can incorporate the learnings and insights from this show in their daily training and living. The show is hosted by Raj (Rajagopal Anapuzha) who is an accomplished age-group runner and coach, multiple times Boston Marathon Qualifier and a top 5 age-group finisher at Mumbai Marathon.

    # 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

    # 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

    Episode Summary
    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
    Show Notes
    01:20 – Mahesh Jayaraman on diabetes
    17:50 – Dr. Charles Samuels on sleep
    32:20 – Dr. Satyanand Shastri on respiratory health
    Full episodes
    Episode 43 with Mahesh Jayaraman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8093698
    Episode 56 with Dr. Charles Samuels: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8651442
    Episode 72 with Dr.Satyanand Shastri: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9219963
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Website: runfitraj.com
    email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram:@runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter: @RunningRaj
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    • 52 min
    # 82 – Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe

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

    Episode Summary
    Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe
    Show Notes
    01:40 – Deena Kastor
    13:55 – Meb Keflezighi
    22:48 – Paula Radcliffe
    Full episodes
    Episode 53 with Deena Kastor: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8527111
    Episode 75 with Meb Keflezighi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9338221
    Episode 77 with Paula Radcliffe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9422023
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Website: runfitraj.com
    email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram:@runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter: @RunningRaj
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    • 37 min
    # 81 - Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV

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

    Episode Summary
    Simon 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 Notes
    01:00 – Simon introduces himself
    03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
    05:30 – Concept of total load 
    10:10 – HRV’s link to total load
    13:45 – How to measure HRV
    19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure of improved fitness
    20:45 – 5 ways to improve HRV
    28:10 – HRV as lead indicator of illnesses
    32:30 – ithlete pro details
    36:45 – Quiz Time!
    39:25 – Simon’s recommendations to other resources
    Contact Simon
     https://www.myithlete.com
    5 ways to improve HRV: https://www.myithlete.com/improve-heart-rate-variability-hrv/
    Resources
    Phil Maffetone: https://philmaffetone.com
    Andrew Flatt: https://hrvtraining.com
    Precision Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Email: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter @RunningRaj

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

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

    Episode Summary
    Sonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports books
    Show Notes
    01:50 – Sonya introduces herself and her relationship with running
    12:20 – Key aspects that Sonya looks for in running and sports books
    16:30 – Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
    20:00 – Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn
    22:20 – Paula: My Story So Far by Paula Radcliffe
    25:30 – Anywhere But Home by Anu Vaidyanathan
    27:35 – Faster Than Lightning by Usain Bolt
    28:40 – Open by Andre Agassi
    32:05 – Twin Tracks by Roger Bannister and Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
    35:15 – The First Ladies of Running by Amby Burfoot
    39:40 – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
    42:55 - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
    44:10 – Sonya’s current work
    Follow Sonya
    Twitter: @BookSonya
    Instagram: @sonyasbookbox
    Facebook: @Sonyasbookbox
    LinkedIn: Sonya Dutta Choudhury
    Website: https://sonyasbookbox.com/
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Website: runfitraj.com
    email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram:@runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter: @RunningRaj
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    • 51 min
    # 79 – Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals

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

    Episode Summary
    Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals 
    Show Notes
    02:00 – Brad introduces himself
    06:30 – Influencers on Brad’s career
    12:35 – Coach Hislop and his impact on Brad
    14:40 – Training principles 
    20:10 – Overstriding 
    28:00 – Typical training week of Brad
    34:55 – Core training
    36:00 – Nutrition
    38:35 – Current goals of Brad
    47:45 – Recommendations on resources
    Follow Brad
    Website: http://bradspeaks.com/
    Facebook: @bradbartonspeaks
    Book Recommendations
    Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg – Amazon Link
    Raise Your Game by Alan Stein - Amazon Link
    Limitless by Jim Kwik - Amazon Link
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Website: runfitraj.com
    email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram:@runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter: @RunningRaj
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    • 54 min
    # 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

    # 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

    Episode Summary
    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

    Show Notes
    01:35 – Joe introduces himself
    03:55 – Early influencers
    06:20 – Background to Joe’s book, “Fast After 50”
    13:05 – How to stay fit and healthy as you age
    17:40 – How to go about High Intensity training
    27:05 – Thoughts on different metrics for training like power, heart rate
    32:30 – “Training Peaks” platform
    37:25 – Current work
    40:00 – Recommendations on resources
    42:50 – Final thoughts
    Follow Joe
    Twitter: @jfriel
    Books by Joe Friel
    Fast After 50 - Amazon Link
    Other books by Joe - Amazon Link
    Recommendations on people to follow on Twitter
    Alan Couzens - @Alan_Couzens
    Dr. Stephen Seiler - @StephenSeiler
    Asker Jeukendrup - @Jeukendrup
    Dr. Andy Kirkland - @andykirkland71
    Dr. Michael Joyner - @DrMJoyner
    Earlier relevant episode
    Episode # 12 with Dr. Stephen Seiler - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4709063
    Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
    Website: runfitraj.com
    email:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
    Facebook Group:Running and Fitness with Raj
    Instagram:@runningandfitnesswithraj
    Twitter: @RunningRaj
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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

NSR136 ,

Thank You

Great podcast . Especially for for an amateur runner like me from a remote place southern India . It opened up the world of running to me . Thank You .

DipenRuns ,

This podcast runs on passion for running!

This is probably the best podcast for runners for those from and in India. Don’t get me wrong, while it is a great source of learning and inspiration for anyone who is into running, it is more relatable for those from India from an overall culture, lifestyle and diet point of view. Mr Raj is doing a fantastic job in bringing a variety of guests on the show, most of who are pioneers in their own fields. Kudos to you, Mr Raj! And keep this great show RUNNING STRONG! More power to you and God bless! 😊

Nitin Varshney_Runner ,

Excellence channel

This channel is very informative and really helps recreational runners like me .. All episodes are informative and done by the running experts .. thanks ! waiting for the next episode..✌️

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