Running and Fitness With Raj

Rajagopal Anapuzha

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. 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

    44 min
  2. 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 28:40 – 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 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

    52 min
  3. 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

    45 min
  4. 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 Summary Paula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challenges Show Notes 01:45 – Early influencers and start of distance running 05:15 – Coach Alex Stanton 07:05 – Turning professional 09:00 – Mental make-up of Paula, the athlete 11:45 – Dealing with setbacks in training and racing 14:15 – Marathon running strategy 16:15 – Early and sustained success in the marathon 19:30 – Pain threshold and dealing with acute discomfort in a race 23:05 – Thoughts on Men’s v/s Women’s marathon world record 26:05 – Thoughts on modern “super shoes”  30:20 – Favorite races 32:10 – Dealing with father’s death and daughter Isla’s cancer 35:35 – Current initiatives and work 39:30 – One character trait in Paula’s success Follow Paula Twitter: @paulajradcliffe Instagram: @paula_radcliffe Autobiography Paula: My Story So Far - 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 Podchaser

    44 min
  5. 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

    46 min
4.6
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

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.