Find Your Ultra Vipin Sharma

Welcome to the Find Your Ultra Podcast, where, among other forms of greatness, we explore stories of remarkable achievements in the world of endurance sports. In Episode 53, we sit down with Pankaj Madaan, whose rise in ultra running is nothing short of extraordinary.



**In this episode, you'll discover:**



- How Pankaj went from a beginner to running 100 miles in just 2 years

- The challenges and triumphs of balancing family, a demanding job, and ultra running

- The incredible story behind his qualification for the prestigious Spartathlon

- Tips and insights for anyone looking to achieve their own running goals



Pankaj Madaan started running seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since achieved milestones that many seasoned runners only dream of. From completing his first marathon within months of starting to running a 100K within a year, and eventually conquering the 100-mile distance, Pankaj’s journey is a testament to dedication, perseverance, and the power of setting ambitious goals.



Whether you're an aspiring runner, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking for inspiration, Pankaj’s story will motivate you to push your limits and find your greatness.



**Keywords:**

- Ultra Running

- Pankaj Madaan

- Spartathlon Qualification

- Marathon Journey

- Endurance Sports

- Running Motivation

- COVID-19 Running Transformation

- Find Your Ultra Podcast

- 100 Miles in 2 Years

- Balancing Running and Family



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Welcome back to our channel! Today's episode features an extraordinary guest, Tanuja Sodhi, the First Lady naval officer in the history of the Indian Navy. Tanuja isn't just a trailblazer in uniform; she's a marathon runner, an Ironman 70.3 triathlete, a renowned coach, speaker, and a best-selling author.



Her latest book, "Unfetter," is more than just a read; it's a guide to discovering your soul goals and mastering the tools needed to achieve them. This book includes powerful stories from 12 inspirational women, including one very special to me—my mother.



In this episode, we dive deep into Tanuja's life, not to uncover quick tips, but to explore the real struggles and triumphs that have shaped her. From her challenging childhood and battling depression to standing atop podiums and conquering the Ironman, her journey exemplifies how true resilience and greatness are forged.



Join us as we uncover the human behind the heroism, the tears behind the triumphs, and the lessons learned from a life richly lived.



 **Stay Connected with Tanuja Sodhi:**

- Instagram: [Tanuja Sodhi](https://www.instagram.com/itanujasodhi/)

- Facebook: [Wellness Hub by Tanuja Sodhi](https://www.facebook.com/wellnesshubtanujasodhi/)

- LinkedIn: [Tanuja Sodhi](https://in.linkedin.com/in/tanuja-sodhi-aa9b2959)

- X (Twitter): [Tanuja Sodhi](https://twitter.com/TanujaSodhi)



 **Buy Tanuja’s Books:**

1. **Parenting in the Age of McDonald’s** - [Amazon](https://amzn.in/d/5uP8e6M)

2. **Raising a True Winner** - [Amazon](https://amzn.in/d/6AAxOje)

3. **Unfetter** - [Amazon](https://amzn.in/d/ccIaLuK)



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I don’t know if you also feel it, but there seems to be an air of anxiety around health. People seem to be more worried about their health than ever before.



‘aaj kal kisi ko bhi kuch bhi ho raha hai’, - We hear this phrase way too often these days, especially when we hear the news of someone passing due to a sudden cardiac failure, or stroke, and the scariest of all - Cancer. Young, healthy looking folks with apparently good habits are being diagnosed with conditions that were unheard of. Regular folks who work long hours in stressful jobs, don’t workout, and have more failure than success in all their attempts to eat healthy - invariably suffer from a bunch of metabolic diseases. But even the apparently fit ones, the likes of endurance athletes are also developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and in worst of cases collapsing at races. It’s not only shocking but also very sad.



But then bulk of these conditions don’t develop overnight. They are a result of a bunch of things being done wrong over a long period of time and that onset of a disease begins long before it starts screaming for attention.



I’m a great believer in testing and early detection which is why I’ve done two episodes with youwecan foundation on breast cancer, one with Madhur daga on heart health - both emphasising on getting tested instead of living in darkness.



Are there any tests we can get done to know diseases that we’re prone to before they become serious? There is a startup in Gurgaon that collects not blood sample, but your biological samples, runs them through a bunch of algorithms, and comes up with disease prediction upto 10 years in advance. And they also give personalised recommendations on what you need to do in order to alter that destiny.



Welcome to Episode 51. This conversation is with Sushant kumar, who’s the founder and CEO of genefitletics, the startup that I just talked about. This is a super informative conversation that’ll blow your mind about the extent to which your microbiome affects every aspect of your health. We also discussed how it’s not just the gut microbiome but also the oral microbiome that plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy or sick. This episode is a master class in microbiome.



Listen carefully, make notes, do your own research and if you have any questions, feel free to connect with Sushant and know more.



Here’s Sushant Kumar and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 51. Indulge away!



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Welcome back to the show!



When we’re young, let’s say in our early 20s, we barely ever think about age, or how we want to be when we enter old age.



But what is old age anyway?



In fact what is being young?

Today’s guest is 71 years. She is a runner who has run marathons across the world including the likes of Antarctica marathon, The Great Wall of china marathon, the Sacramento marathon, Everest base camp marathon, Kilimanjaro Marathon any many more such exotic races. 


When she used to run competitively, she used to regularly grab podiums at events of repute such as the Tata Mumbai Marathon which earlier used to be SCMM. In fact she had a hat-trick of winning gold medals at the Mumbai marathon in 50+ and 60+ age categories and she has even represented India in the masters category. So she’s an International sportsperson.

A quick side note, she has also been a coach and she even coached an elite athlete named Rigzin Angmo who went on to win Delhi Rath marathon, clocking her career best of 2hours 45 minutes and 8 seconds.



Mala is also a Trekker, mountaineer, Skier, a Yoga practitioner and coach, and she even loves Karate.

She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Sitidhar, Stok Kangri, Siachin Glacier and many more.



And as if all this wasn’t challenging enough, in 2015, she set off to climb the mighty Mount Everest. At the ripe age of 62, she managed training, funding, and summoned the will to get to the top of the world. She was at the basecamp, and the one of the most devastating earthquakes ever hit Nepal and the entire expedition had to be called off. Nepal’s devastation was visible in many viral videos, and later in Netflix documentaries, but what about shattered dreams?

Sapne jab tootte hain toh aawaz hoti hai kya?

Jo devastation dil-o-dimag mein hoti hai, wo kitni badi hai, wo toh na kisiko nazar aati hai, our na dikhayi ja sakti hai.



But, Mala Honnatti doesn’t let anything that happens to her, define her. She keeps marching forward with her calling which is adventures and outdoors. And today, she’s the founder of Maho Adventures which organises Treks to some of the most beautiful places in the country, making outdoors and adventures more accessible to all.



It’s not her achievements, it’s the life she has lived that ’s incredibly inspiring. All that you’ve heard so far will blow your mind when you hear about the background she comes from, the hurdles she has had to overcome.

Nothing about her life is conventional, and yet, she sounds like it’s no big deal.



Without further ado, let’s get to know this adventurous, daring and beautiful person. Here’s Mala Honnatti and me in the Find your Ultra Podcast. Indulge away.



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Welcome to the "Find Your Ultra" podcast! Get ready for an inspiring episode featuring Rohit Pathak, a true embodiment of resilience and determination.



Rohit isn't just a cyclist and a runner; he's also a community builder. Despite once weighing 115 kilograms and battling unhealthy habits, Rohit transformed himself into an ultra cyclist, conquering the Delhi to Bombay route twice. He's also become an accomplished runner, completing sub-100 half marathons and 3.40 marathons, with three world Majors under his belt.



But what truly sets Rohit apart is his journey. From facing cancer head-on to emerging as a beacon of strength and hope, Rohit's story is one of overcoming adversity with unwavering positivity.



Join us as we delve into Rohit's remarkable journey, his battle with cancer, and the inspiring message he spreads among the Adidas runners in Delhi.

Don't miss out on this episode of "Find Your Ultra" featuring Rohit Pathak. Tune in now and discover the power of resilience!



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Link to Pushkar episode mentioned during the discussion

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This episode has one of the greatest stories from the world of Mountaineering.



Anurag Maloo is an Indian climber who went on an expedition to climb Mount Annapurna April last year, but an accident happened and he feel into a deep crevasse. Multiple rescue attempts were made but with no luck for 3 days.



So, Anurag was stuck inside of a narrow crevasse, injured from the fall, at an altitude of nearly 6000Meters on one of the deadliest mountains on the planet that has an extremely high fatality rate. 



After 3 days and 3 nights, an attempt was made to recover his body, and a team of skilled climbers manage to get inside the crevasse. To their shock and awe, Anurag was still breathing. That set off a race against time. A race to save his life. 



An entire community of people from 60 countries came together and contributed in different ways to one cause - #bringanuragback



How did this happen? How did he survive? What had exactly happened? How is he now? What has this life changing experience taught him? Not just this, how’s he as a person? What’s his life story? Why does he climb? What’s his life like outside of mountaineering?



Tune in to the full episode to know all these answers, and more in this inspiring episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast.



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Rescue team of Anurag:

Adam Bielecki - www.adambielecki.pl

Mariusz Hatala - instagram.com/hati_mountain_addicted

Chhepal Sherpa

Lakpa Nurbu Sherpa

Dawa Nurbu Sherpa

Lakpa Sherpa

Tashi Sherpa

Coordinated from Base Camp by Chhang Dawa Sherpa

and Sobit Gauchan was the helicopter rescue pilot



#Anuragmaloo #Survivor #FindYourUltra #Mountaineering #Rescue #Miraculousrescue #Storiesofhope #Courage #Nevergiveup