Running and Fitness With Raj

Rajagopal Anapuzha
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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.

  1. 12/12/2021

    # 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 Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser

  2. 12/06/2021

    # 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 Fitnes...

  3. 11/29/2021

    # 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 Listen and Subscribe   Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast.  Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser

  4. 11/22/2021

    # 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:...

  5. 11/07/2021

    # 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 Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast.Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict

  6. 10/31/2021

    # 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 Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser

  7. 10/24/2021

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

    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...

  8. 10/17/2021

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

    Episode Summary Prof. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” project Show Notes 01:10 – Dr. Jones introduces himself and talks about his current work  03:30 – How Dr. Jones started his research on nitrate supplementation 06:40 – Natural availability of nitrate in the body 08:20 – Timing nitrate supplementation 12:50 – How much nitrate supplementation to take 14:20 – Physiological benefits of nitrate supplementation including vasodilation 17:55 – Nitrate supplementation for general health and well-being 22:35  - Critical speed and its importance 27:05 – Measuring critical speed practically 30:05 – Involvement in “Breaking2” project 34:45 – Key insights from “Breaking2” project 38:35 – How soon will the 2 hour marathon barrier be broken in a regular race? 39:45 – Emerging areas of research  42:35 – Recommendations on resources Follow Prof. Jones Twitter: @AndyBeetroot Recommendation on further reading Physiological demands of running at 2-hour marathon race pace in “Journal of Applied Physiology - https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00647.2020 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 Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser

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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.

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  • Creator
    Rajagopal Anapuzha
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
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