In this solo episode of Run with Fitpage, host Vikas Singh tackles an essential and sometimes misunderstood topic: Why do runners experience cardiac arrests? Drawing on insights from sports science and cardiology, Vikas breaks down the science behind how cardiac arrest occurs, specifically among runners and endurance athletes.Vikas explains key reasons that contribute to these cardiac events, including underlying heart conditions that can go unnoticed without proper screening, the impact of l...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Vishwaraj Mohan—a passionate runner and accomplished entrepreneur—who recently completed the Chicago Marathon with an impressive time of 3 hours and 5 minutes. Vishwaraj shares the story behind his journey into running, revealing how he went from casual jogger to dedicated marathoner, balancing a demanding career alongside his athletic pursuits.We dive deep into his rigorous training regimen, his carefully crafted nutrition plan, and the strategies ...

In this inspiring episode of Run with Fitpage, we sit down with Chandramohan Mehra, the Chief Marketing Officer of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance—a passionate runner and achiever who has completed all six major marathons worldwide. Join us as he shares his journey from his first race to conquering the global marathon circuit, revealing his unwavering drive to improve with every finish line.Listen in as Chandramohan discusses the transformative power of running and how it has shaped his approach...

In this special in-house episode of Run with Fitpage, we welcome one of our own, Walsh, a curious member of the Fitpage team. Walsh takes the guest seat to ask the essential questions that often come up for beginner runners. We cover topics like increased heart rate, flat feet, and other fundamental aspects of running, offering practical advice for those just starting their fitness journey. This episode is set in the context of our Fitpage Friday Run—a tradition that takes place every F...

In this special episode of Run with Fitpage, we are joined by the legendary Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta, Director of Cardiology at Jaslok Hospital, with over 50 years of experience and more than 20,000 angioplasties under his belt. Dr. Mehta, honored with prestigious awards like the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, shares his wealth of knowledge on heart health for long-distance runners. We dive into critical heart-related issues for endurance athletes, such as cholesterol management, heart attack...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we delve into the fascinating world of sports nutrition with Dr. Alan McCubbin, a leading expert in hydration and sodium intake for endurance athletes. Dr. McCubbin brings his wealth of knowledge as a Senior Teaching Fellow at Monash University and an Accredited Sports Dietitian to discuss the intricacies of fueling for optimal performance.Dr. McCubbin completed his PhD at Monash, focusing on the dietary sodium intake practices of endurance athletes and th...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mr Sidharth Yadav, MD of Volkswagen India. Sidharth talks about his own fitness journey, why fitness is important and alot more in this conversation with our host, Vikas Singh. Sidharth Yadav is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in technology and management, currently serving as the Managing Director at Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India since 2016. Previously, he held senior roles at ...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr Heather Vincent with us. Dr Vincent discusses running shoes, injury prevention and alot more with our host Vikas Singh. Heather Vincent, PhD, a leading expert in exercise and rehabilitation, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve optimal health and performance. As the Vice Chair of Research and Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center, Dr. Vincent leverages her extensive research and clinical experienc...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr John Davis to address one of the most important questions for runners - why do runners get injured? Dr Davis discusses about different reasons behind injuries, and a lot more with our host, Vikas Singh. Dr. John Davis is a leading expert in running injuries and performance, combining his scientific background with practical coaching experience to help runners of all levels achieve their goals. With a PhD in human performance from Indiana Univers...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr Joseph Watso with us to speak about the heart. Dr Joe discusses lifestyle factors that affect the cardiovascular system and alot more with our host, Vikas Singh. Dr. Joseph Watso is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Cardiovascular & Applied Physiology (CAP) Laboratory at Florida State University in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences. With a focus on cardiovascular health and physiology, Dr. Watso leads resear...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have with us Dr Scott Trappe, who is one of the leading researchers in the field of exercise science. Dr Scott discusses the correct way of tapering for runners and alot more, with our host, Vikas Singh. Dr. Scott Trappe is a renowned expert in human bioenergetics and muscle physiology, currently serving as the John and Janice Fisher Endowed Professor of Human Bioenergetics and the Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State Universi...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr Nick Tiller with us. Dr Nick discusses all about nasal and mouth breathing, and the pseudoscience around the topic, with our host Vikas Singh. Dr. Nick Tiller is a Research Associate at the Lundquist Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the acclaimed author of "The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science," recognized as one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time." With a strong background in exercise physiology and respirator...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the honour of speaking with Dr Kerry McGawley. Dr McGawley discusses all about female athlete physiology and helps in understanding the challenges female athletes face, along with our host, Vikas Singh. Kerry is a full professor of sports science at Mid Sweden University and the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, with a distinguished career focused on winter sports, particularly cross-country skiing and biathlon. As the senior manager of the fe...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Deepak Raj, co-founder of Yoska, who is one of the leading triathletes in India with over 24 years of experience in endurance sports. Deepak discusses his journey of building Yoska and his work with the Ironman 70.3 Goa, with our host, Vikas Singh.Deepak has successfully completed 27 IRONMAN triathlons, which involve a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and 42.2 km run, making it one of the world's toughest endurance challenges. Deepak has represented ...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a very special guest - Line Caliskaner, who is the Champion of Badwater 2024 in the female category. Line talks about her entire running journey so far and how she went on to achieve this remarkable feat with our host Vikas Singh. Line is an accomplished ultrarunner who recently won the Badwater 135 race, finishing second overall and first in the female category with a remarkable time of 27:36:27. She made history as the first Norwegian woman to co...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have an exceptional athlete - Sean Conway to discuss his remarkable endurance journey so far. Sean discusses about cycling across the globe, completing 105 Triathlons in 105 Days, The 496 Challenge and alot more with our host, Vikas Singh. Sean Conway is a renowned Zimbabwean ultra-endurance athlete, adventurer, author, and motivational speaker. Known for his incredible feats, Sean made history by completing 105 Ironman triathlons in 105 days. He is the...

Welcome back to another special episode of Run with Fitpage! In episode 183, we're revisiting our chat with one of the most loved guests on the show so far - Pete Pfitzinger. Pete is an American former distance runner, an author, and an exercise physiologist. In this episode, Vikas and Pete talk about how you can train to run faster.Pfitzinger is a 1979 graduate of Cornell University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management and a ...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we discuss whagt really a champion's mindset is. We have the pleasure of hosting Joanna Zeiger, an accomplished athlete and now researcher to discuss all about mental toughness with our host, Vikas Singh. Joanna Sue Zeiger, born on May 4, 1970, is an esteemed American triathlete and a prominent figure in the world of sports and research. As the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion and a representative of the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics, Joanna's ...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a leading researcher in the field of integrative physiology and human locomotion — Dr Alena Grabowski. Dr Alena discusses all about Ground Reaction Force, and its impact on your running journey, with our host, Vikas Singh.Dr Alena Grabowski is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a career dedicated to the intersection of physiology and biomechanics, Dr. Grabowsk...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the pleasure of bringing you a conversation about exercise and its role in cancer treatment - with none other than, Dr Kathryn Schmitz, who is a leading researcher in the field of exercise oncology. Dr Kathryn discusses all about exercise and its impact in cancer treatment with our host, Vikas Singh. Dr Kathryn Schmitz is a distinguished professor of public health sciences at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Medicine. With a career d...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr Alannah McKay to discuss a subject very important for runners of all levels - Iron Metabolism, and iron deficiency in runners. Dr McKay talks about optimal ways to supplement for better performance and alot more with our host, Vikas Singh. Dr. Alannah McKay is a leading expert in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and iron metabolism, specializing in the study of iron deficiency among athletes, particularly female athletes. She complete...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Capt Harsha Vardhan, an accomplished runner who has participated in over 80 competitive half and full marathons. Capt Harsha discusses his running journey, right from how he started to running ultramarathons, with our host Vikas Singh. Capt Harsha transitioned to ultra running in 2018 and has consistently pushed his limits, including completing over 4700 kilometers in 2023 alone. Notable achievements include finishing the Boston Marathon 2024 in an...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a leading researcher in the field of ketones - Dr Brendan Egan. Dr Egan discusses about the basics of ketosis, the current studies around usage of ketones for athletic performance and a lot more, with our host Vikas Singh. Dr. Brendan Egan is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology and the Head of the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University (DCU). With a focus on skeletal muscle function and adaptation acros...

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr. Stavros Kavouras, a distinguished Professor of Nutrition and Assistant Dean of graduate education at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions. Professor Kavouras discusses the depths of hydration science and its impact on performance, with our host Vikas Singh.Dr Stavros is at the forefront of hydration science. As the visionary founder of the Hydration Science Lab, his pioneering research delves into the profound impact of water ...