Q & A: 1 – Low Heart Rate Training; Advantages of Nasal Breathing and Barefoot/Minimalist Running Show Notes 01:10 – Low Heart Rate Training 10:20 – Nasal breathing 17:20 – Barefoot/minimalist running Podcasts to check out for more information on topics covered in this episode On low heart rate training: Episode 24 with Floris Gierman …
Shane Benzie, running form specialist, author and coach discusses his learnings from elite runners from East Africa and around the world Show Notes 01:30 – Introduction to Shane 05:55 – Movement lessons from working with sharks 09:25 – Why is running movement important 12:00 – Initially assessing a runner’s movement 16:00 – Basic building blocks …
2:51 marathoner, Yash Muthiyan, talks about his training and racing over last one year where he went from his first sub-3 hour marathon to multiple sub-3 marathons Show Notes 01:30 – Introduction to Yash 04:25 – Keeping motivation high during initial days of pandemic 08:05 – Training plans used during last one year 13:10 – …
Barefoot marathoner and top Master’s runner, Thomas Bobby Philip, discusses his journey to 7 sub-3 hour marathons, training and motivation Show Notes 00:20 – Introduction to Bobby 05:25 – Early lessons and pitfalls to avoid 08:15 – Importance of aspects like strength training to be a better runner 12:05 – Typical run training week 14:25 …
Steven Sashen, founder of Xero Shoes, discusses the various advantages of natural movement running, minimalist shoes and how to transition to minimalist running Show Notes 00:55 – Steven introduces himself and creating Xero Shoes 04:55 – Do running shoes prevent injuries? 13:35 – ‘Natural movement running’ and its advantages 18:15 – Big shoe companies and …
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 introduces himself and Sepalika 05:20 –Why India has become Type 2 diabetes capital 12:45 – Importance of measuring insulin to determine diabetes 22:25 – Diabetes shows up as early …
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 02:30 – The inspiration behind ‘running the world’ 07:00 – Initial challenges faced 09:55 – Logistics – the biggest hurdle 15:35 – …
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 to transition into triathlon and initial challenges 08:15 – Basic training principles 11:10 – How to apportion your training time between different events …
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 11:50 – Basics of MAF method 17:35 – Minimum # of hours of training for MAF method 22:35 – Incorporation of speed workouts into MAF 27:55 – …
Priyanka Rajani, runner, founder of “Fuel your Transformation”, nutritionist and strength & fitness coach, discusses her training and nutrition methods Show Notes 00:40 – Priyanka introduces herself 03:20 – How Priyanka approaches strength and fitness 07:15 – Main areas of weaknesses in athletes 08:55 – Causes of weaknesses in athletes 11:40 – Views on stretching …