Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built to bring science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you're just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
253 episodes
EP 253 : How To Run A Sub 2:50 Hrs Marathon - Vaibhav Prabhakar
Vaibhav is a runner next door whose story will make you relate with you and inspire you to get out of the door and start running yourself. He was an absolute beginner up until 2021, struggled with Bronchitis and had never run before. Since t...
EP 252 : Aditi Pandya’s Journey to Boston Marathon 2026
Most runners spend years chasing a Boston Qualifier. Aditi Pandya spent six years not even thinking about it — and then ran 3:22:35 at the 2026 Boston Marathon.In Episode 252 of Run with Fitpage, Vikas Singh sits down with Adit...
EP - 251 (Hindi Podcast) : A Master Class On Diabetes with Padma Shri Dr Anoop Misra (Chairman of the Fortis-CDOC, N-DOC and Director, Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases, Diabetes Foundation India.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2024 data, India has 89.8 million adults living with diabetes. More than any other country in the world. Yet most people still do not understand what diabetes actually is, how it devel...
EP 250: Understanding Running Fatigue and How to Manage It - Prof. Philipp Baumert
In this special milestone episode of Run with Fitpage, we celebrate our 250th episode with an in-depth conversation on one of the most misunderstood aspects of running — fatigue.Joining us is Prof Philipp Baumert, an expert in exercise ...
EP 249 : Barefoot, Backwards & Beyond — The Unconventional Running Journey of Sarthak Malani
Sarthak Malani is not the runner next door who chases PBs. Rather, he changes how running is viewed—he runs barefoot and backward. He is much liked by runners in the community and he inspired many others to take up running (backwards).&nb...
EP 248 : Boston Marathon - The race and pacing strategy with Jack Fultz, winner of 1976 edition
Welcome back to Run with Fitpage!As the 130th Boston Marathon approaches on April 20, 2026, we are bringing back one of our most cherished conversations — our episode with Jack Fultz, the 1976 Boston Marathon champion.This year ma...
EP 247 : Celebrating Women In Running With Dr. Sonia Haboub
Most people see running as just a fitness activity. For Dr. Sonia Haboub, it became a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and personal transformation. After overcoming early-stage cancer and leaving a high-profile corporate career, she disco...
EP 246 : Do Beginner Runners Get Injured Often?
Dr. Michael Fredericson works at Stanford University as a Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is widely recognized for his research and clinical work in running injuries, biomechanics, and endurance athlete care, helping run...
EP 245 TMM 2026 Special : Everything You Should Know (Nutrition, Sleep, Expo, Race Day)
In today’s discussion, we will be covering everything you need to know for TMM 2026. This content will include race-week nutrition, race-day fueling, and sleep strategy for the entire week. How to get to the expo and collect your bib, what to k...
EP 244 : Is Epilepsy The Root Cause For Fits and Seizures? The Causes, Symptoms and Remedy With Dr. Manjari Tripathi
Smelling onions and shoes are two of the biggest myths as a treatment for Epilepsy. There is still a stigma to discuss about the condition. People still hide the condition and think of it as a curse. In this episode, w...
EP 243 : Can Quitting Smoking Add 10 Years to Your Life?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Prabhat Jha, Nuffield Professor at the University of Oxford and Professor of Global Health at the University of Toronto. A world-leading epidemiologist who led the Million Death Study tracking premature dea...
EP 242 : Running Marathons Can Make You Fall Sick?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Nieman, Professor in the department of biology at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory. A pioneer in exercise immunology with decades of research, he discovere...
EP 241: Build a stronger back with Dr. Stuart McGill
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stuart M. McGill, distinguished professor, emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. With over 40 years of research and 245+ peer-reviewed publications, he has helped everyone from Olymp...
EP 240 : Dr Bindu Menon discusses how brain works and how to keep it healthy
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bindu Menon, a distinguished Indian neurologist and Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Nellore. As the founder of the Dr Bindu Menon Foundation and the innovati...
EP 239 : Strengthen your tendons with Dr. Ebonie Rio
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ebonie Rio. She is a senior Clinical Researcher at La Trobe University's Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Melbourne. With hands-on experience as a physiotherapist for Olympic and Paralympic ...
EP 238 : Threshold Training For Faster Running With The Legendary Coach, Bob Larsen
In this episode, we are joined by Coach Bob Larsen, The recipient of USA Track & Field Hall of Fame with an experience of over 6 decades. His athletes Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor went on to win medals in the Olympics and he is responsib...
EP 237 : Masterclass on Brain Stroke with Dr. Pradyumna J. Oak, Senior Neurologist and Director of Neurology at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Pradyumna J. Oak. Dr. Oak is a Senior Neurologist and Director of Neurology at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. His extensive experience in stroke management and neurocritical care makes him a pe...
EP 236 : Intermittent fasting with Prof. Mark Mattson
In this episode, we are joined by Prof. Mark Mattson, adjunct professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also the former chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences. Mark is a leading voice in intermittent fasting. ...
EP 235 : (Hindi Podcast) Functions of Creatine & Its Supplementation for Performance
We discuss Creatine today! Creatine is one of the most researched supplements and yet it carries several myths. Today, we discuss the keys functions of Creatine, dosage of supplementation and any possible side effects. This topic is...
EP 234 : Exploring the Relationship between Physical activity & Mental Health with Stuart Biddle
In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Biddle. Stuart Biddle is a professor of Physical Activity and Health. His current research interests centre on sedentary behaviour and physical activity, behaviour change strategies, and mental health ou...
EP 233 : The Growth Of Running With Alessio Punzi, Head of Road Running and Mass Participation at the World Athletics
In this episode, we are joined by Alessio Punzi, the head of Road Running and Mass Participation at World Athletics. Vikas and Alessio discussed the growth of running events globally and in India, categories of races & how race organi...
EP 232 : How to become the youngest female Ironman finisher - with Renee Noronha
Renee, now 19Y old, talks about her journey to becoming the youngest female Ironman finisher. She outlines how she prioritizes her sport interests along with her studies.Renee completed her first Ironman in New Zealand at the age of 18 year...
EP 231 : Cardiac screening, diagnosis and sudden cardiac incidents during endurance events - Dr. Jonathan Ho-Youn Kim
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Ho-Youn Kim, who is a professor of medicine & the founding director of sports cardiology at Emory University. His expertise enables him to serve as an advisor to top athletes in the NBA and NFL...
EP 230 : History of Hyderabad Runners and of NMDC Hyderabad Marathon with Rajesh Vetcha
Hyderabad Runners Society and Hyderabad Marathon hold a very special place in our hearts. Today, we sit down with Rajesh Vetcha - the founder of the Hyderabad Runners Society and the race director of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. In the co...
EP 229 : Pollution, Its impact on cardiovascular health and running performances
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, who is a scientist and a professor at the university of Louisville. He is also an expert in environmental cardiology. Vikas and Dr. Bhatnagar discussed pollution, its impact on running and ...