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 Master of Arts in exercise science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Pfitzinger is the ..read more

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 athletic achievements are remarkable. She began her athletic journey as a swimmer, competing alongside ..read more

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. Grabowski's research explores how assistive mechanical devices, such as leg prostheses and exoskeletons, impa ..read more

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 dedicated to understanding and promoting the benefits of exercise in cancer prevention and recovery, s ..read more

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 completed her Bachelor of Science (Exercise, Health and Sports Science) at the University of Western Australia ..read more

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 impressive 2 hours and 54 minutes, ranking first among Indian participants. He has also excelled in o ..read more

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 across the lifespan, his research delves into the interplay between nutrition and exercise interventions fo ..read more

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 intake on both health and performance. Renowned globally, Dr. Kavouras ranks among the top 2% of the w ..read more

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we host Dr Kevin Smith, who is an Otolaryngologist, and a facial plastic surgeon with expertise in sinusitis and migraines. Dr Smith discusses about managing sinus allergies and deviated septum in the case of runners, with our host Vikas Singh. Dr. Kevin Smith is a renowned facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist with dual board certifications from the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Smith has performed thousands of facial plastic surgeries, including ..read more

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have the leading researcher in the field of biomechanics, gait and running injuries - Dr Irene Davis. Dr Davis discusses the basics of foot biomechanics, injury prevention for beginners, shoes selection and alot more with our host Vikas Singh. Dr. Irene Davis is a renowned figure in the field of biomechanics and sports medicine, celebrated for her groundbreaking research on lower extremity mechanics and injury prevention in runners. With an illustrious career spanning over decades, Dr. Davis has held esteemed positions at institutions like the Universit ..read more