Running and Fitness With Raj
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
# 43 – Mahesh Jayaraman, founder of “Sepalika”, discusses diabetes, how to make simple lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes and non-allopathic approaches to diabetes
Episode Summary
Mahesh Jayaraman, founder of “Sepalika”, discusses diabetes, how to make simple lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes and non-allopathic approaches to diabetes
Show Notes
01:50 – Mahesh…
# 42 – Nick Butter, the first and only person to run a marathon in every country in the world, talks about his epic adventure and what motivates him
Episode Summary
Nick Butter, the first and only person to run a marathon in every country in the world, talks about his epic adventure and what motivates him
Show Notes
00:55 – Nick introduces himself
02…
# 41 – 25 time Ironman finisher and coach, Kaustubh ‘Kau’ Radkar, discusses his journey, coaching and what it takes to be a good triathlete
Episode Summary
25 time Ironman finisher and coach, Kaustubh ‘Kau’ Radkar, discusses his journey, coaching and what it takes to be a good triathlete
Show Notes
01:00 – Kau introduces himself
05:10 – How …
# 40 – Amit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates him
Episode Summary
Amit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates him
Show Notes
01:35 – Amit introduces himself
1…
# 39 – Priyanka Rajani, runner, founder of "Fuel your Transformation", nutritionist and strength & fitness coach, discusses her training and nutrition methods
Episode Summary
Priyanka Rajani, runner, founder of "Fuel your Transformation", nutritionist and strength & fitness coach, discusses her training and nutrition methods
Show Notes
00:40 – Priyanka introd…
# 38 – Sohrab Khushrushahi, founder of SOHFIT, discusses “fitness is a lifestyle”, mobility, clean eating and importance of mental health
Episode Summary
Sohrab Khushrushahi, founder of SOHFIT, discusses “fitness is a lifestyle”, mobility, clean eating and importance of mental health
Show Notes
01:00 – Sohrab introduces himself and his tr…
# 37 – Steve Palladino, 2:16 marathoner, coach and leading expert on running with power, explains the key concepts of running with power, its many advantages, key parameters to track and how to improve by running with power
Episode Summary
Steve Palladino, 2:16 marathoner, coach and leading expert on running with power, explains the key concepts of running with power, its many advantages, key parameters to track and how…
# 36 – Dr.Anjana Laungani, founder of PhysioRehab and renowned Rehab Specialist discusses how to become a stronger, fitter athlete, common injuries, prevention methods and recovery protocols
Episode Summary
Dr.Anjana Laungani, founder of PhysioRehab and renowned Rehab Specialist discusses how to become a stronger, fitter athlete, common injuries, prevention methods and recovery protocols
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# 35 – JF Esculier, expert on running shoes, discusses the range of running shoes and common running injuries
Episode Summary
JF Esculier, expert on running shoes, discusses the range of running shoes and common running injuries
Show Notes
01:50 – JF introduces himself
04:10 – Running shoes and its relationship …
# 34 – 2:53 marathoner, Comrades finisher and coach Satwik Rajani discusses his journey, approaches to training, coaching and racing
Episode Summary
2:53 marathoner, Comrades finisher and coach Satwik Rajani discusses his journey, approaches to training, coaching and racing
Show Notes
01:35 - Satwik introduces himself and takes us th…
# 33 – 2:38 marathoner and coach Anubhav Karmakar discusses his journey, various aspects of training and putting training together
Episode Summary
2:38 marathoner and coach Anubhav Karmakar discusses his journey, various aspects of training and putting training together
Show Notes
01:50 - Anubhav introduces himself and takes us thr…
# 32 – Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra discusses his journey, importance of focus, mental resilience, his current work with IOC on mental health and initiatives of Abhinav Bindra Foundation
Episode Summary
Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra discusses his journey, importance of focus, mental resilience, his current work with IOC on mental health and initiatives of Abhinav Bindra Foundat…
# 31 – 2:24 marathoner, Doctor and Author, Dr.Mark Cucuzzella on low heart rate training, common injuries, barefoot running and mobility
Episode Summary
2:24 marathoner, Doctor and Author, Dr.Mark Cucuzzella on low heart rate training, common injuries, barefoot running and mobility
Show Notes
02:10 – Dr.Mark introduces himself
07:30 – How…
# 30 – Vijayaraghavan Venugopal, founder of “Fast & Up” brand and 2:54 marathoner, discusses nutrition, electrolytes and hydration
Episode Summary
Vijayaraghavan Venugopal, founder of “Fast & Up” brand and 2:54 marathoner, discusses nutrition, electrolytes and hydration
Show Notes
02:00 – Vijay introduces himself
08:10 – Foundationa…
# 29 – Brodie Sharpe, physiotherapist, discusses common injuries, prevention and how to become a stronger athlete
Episode Summary
Brodie Sharpe, physiotherapist, discusses common injuries, prevention and how to become a stronger athlete, his e-book and “Run Smarter” series
Show Notes
01:45 – Brodie introduces himse…
# 28 – Dr.Aashish Contractor, runner, cardio rehabilitation and sports medicine expert, discusses key medical issues that athletes need to be aware
Episode Summary
Dr.Aashish Contractor, runner, cardio rehabilitation and sports medicine expert, discusses key medical issues that athletes need to be aware
Show Notes
02:05 – Dr.Aashish introduces him…
# 27 – Gene Dykes, one of only two persons to run sub-3 hour marathon after age 70, on his running journey, training, favorite races and more
Episode Summary
Gene Dykes, one of only two persons to run sub-3 hour marathon after age 70, on his running journey, training, favorite races and more
Show Notes
01:30 – Gene introduces himself
05:10 – J…
# 26 – Jason Fitzgerald, 2:39 marathoner, coach and author discusses why strength training is essential for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries and how to approach strength training
Episode Summary
Jason Fitzgerald, 2:39 marathoner, coach and author discusses why strength training is essential for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries and how to approach strength tr…
# 25 – Ajeet and Deeya Bajaj, World’s first parent-child duo to climb Mount Everest from Tibet side, on their journey, physical and mental conditioning and how to overcome challenges
Episode Summary
Ajeet and Deeya Bajaj, World’s first parent-child duo to climb Mount Everest from Tibet side, on their journey, physical and mental conditioning and how to overcome challenges
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# 24 – 2:44 marathoner Floris Gierman takes us thru’ the concepts of Low Heart Rate training using the Maximum Aerobic Function (MAF) methods
Episode Summary
Floris used MAF training principles to make significant breakthroughs. He explains the concept, how to train, to measure progress and role of strength training, nutrition and recovery.…