Episode Summary
Highlights 2021 – Part II: Highlights from health episodes on diabetes with Mahesh Jayaraman, sleep with Dr. Charles Samuels and respiratory health with Dr. Satyanand Shastri

Show Notes
01:20 – Mahesh Jayaraman on diabetes
17:50 – Dr. Charles Samuels on sleep
32:20 – Dr. Satyanand Shastri on respiratory health

Full episodes
Episode 43 with Mahesh Jayaraman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8093698
Episode 56 with Dr. Charles Samuels: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8651442
Episode 72 with Dr.Satyanand Shastri: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9219963

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Highlights 2021 – Part I: Highlights from our episodes with super-elite runners Deena Kastor, Meb Keflezighi and Paula Radcliffe

Show Notes

01:40 – Deena Kastor
13:55 – Meb Keflezighi
22:48 – Paula Radcliffe

Full episodes

Episode 53 with Deena Kastor: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/8527111
Episode 75 with Meb Keflezighi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9338221
Episode 77 with Paula Radcliffe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/9422023

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Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, concept of “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV. He discusses sympathetic and parasympathetic body systems, as well as “ithlete pro”.

Show Notes

01:00 – Simon introduces himself
03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
05:30 – Concept of total load
10:10 – HRV’s link to total load
13:45 – How to measure HRV
19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure of improved fitness
20:45 – 5 ways to improve HRV
28:10 – HRV as lead indicator of illnesses
32:30 – ithlete pro details
36:45 – Quiz Time!
39:25 – Simon’s recommendations to other resources

Contact Simon

https://www.myithlete.com
5 ways to improve HRV: https://www.myithlete.com/improve-heart-rate-variability-hrv/

Resources

Phil Maffetone: https://philmaffetone.com
Andrew Flatt: https://hrvtraining.com
Precision Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com

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Sonya Dutta Choudhury, author and book lover, discusses her favorite running and sports books

Show Notes
01:50 – Sonya introduces herself and her relationship with running
12:20 – Key aspects that Sonya looks for in running and sports books
16:30 – Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
20:00 – Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn
22:20 – Paula: My Story So Far by Paula Radcliffe
25:30 – Anywhere But Home by Anu Vaidyanathan
27:35 – Faster Than Lightning by Usain Bolt
28:40 – Open by Andre Agassi
32:05 – Twin Tracks by Roger Bannister and Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
35:15 – The First Ladies of Running by Amby Burfoot
39:40 – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
42:55 - What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
44:10 – Sonya’s current work

Follow Sonya
Twitter: @BookSonya
Instagram: @sonyasbookbox
Facebook: @Sonyasbookbox
LinkedIn: Sonya Dutta Choudhury
Website: https://sonyasbookbox.com/

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Brad Barton, world record holder in the mile 50 year age-category, on his coaches, training and goals

Show Notes
02:00 – Brad introduces himself
06:30 – Influencers on Brad’s career
12:35 – Coach Hislop and his impact on Brad
14:40 – Training principles
20:10 – Overstriding
28:00 – Typical training week of Brad
34:55 – Core training
36:00 – Nutrition
38:35 – Current goals of Brad
47:45 – Recommendations on resources

Follow Brad
Website: http://bradspeaks.com/
Facebook: @bradbartonspeaks

Book Recommendations
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg – Amazon Link
Raise Your Game by Alan Stein - Amazon Link
Limitless by Jim Kwik - Amazon Link

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Joe Friel, world renowned coach, founder of “Training Peaks” and author of “Fast After 50”, on how to train to stay fit and healthy as you age

Show Notes
01:35 – Joe introduces himself
03:55 – Early influencers
06:20 – Background to Joe’s book, “Fast After 50”
13:05 – How to stay fit and healthy as you age
17:40 – How to go about High Intensity training
27:05 – Thoughts on different metrics for training like power, heart rate
32:30 – “Training Peaks” platform
37:25 – Current work
40:00 – Recommendations on resources
42:50 – Final thoughts

Follow Joe
Twitter: @jfriel

Books by Joe Friel
Fast After 50 - Amazon Link
Other books by Joe - Amazon Link

Recommendations on people to follow on Twitter
Alan Couzens - @Alan_Couzens
Dr. Stephen Seiler - @StephenSeiler
Asker Jeukendrup - @Jeukendrup
Dr. Andy Kirkland - @andykirkland71
Dr. Michael Joyner - @DrMJoyner

Earlier relevant episode
Episode # 12 with Dr. Stephen Seiler - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4709063

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Episode Summary
Paula Radcliffe, running legend and former world record holder in the marathon on her role models, career, key races and dealing with challenges

Show Notes
01:45 – Early influencers and start of distance running
05:15 – Coach Alex Stanton
07:05 – Turning professional
09:00 – Mental make-up of Paula, the athlete
11:45 – Dealing with setbacks in training and racing
14:15 – Marathon running strategy
16:15 – Early and sustained success in the marathon
19:30 – Pain threshold and dealing with acute discomfort in a race
23:05 – Thoughts on Men’s v/s Women’s marathon world record
26:05 – Thoughts on modern “super shoes”
30:20 – Favorite races
32:10 – Dealing with father’s death and daughter Isla’s cancer
35:35 – Current initiatives and work
39:30 – One character trait in Paula’s success

Follow Paula
Twitter: @paulajradcliffe
Instagram: @paula_radcliffe

Autobiography
Paula: My Story So Far - Amazon Link

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Episode Summary
Prof. Andrew Jones on nitrate supplementation, beetroot for performance enhancement, critical power and “Breaking-2” project

Show Notes
01:10 – Dr. Jones introduces himself and talks about his current work
03:30 – How Dr. Jones started his research on nitrate supplementation
06:40 – Natural availability of nitrate in the body
08:20 – Timing nitrate supplementation
12:50 – How much nitrate supplementation to take
14:20 – Physiological benefits of nitrate supplementation including vasodilation
17:55 – Nitrate supplementation for general health and well-being
22:35 - Critical speed and its importance
27:05 – Measuring critical speed practically
30:05 – Involvement in “Breaking2” project
34:45 – Key insights from “Breaking2” project
38:35 – How soon will the 2 hour marathon barrier be broken in a regular race?
39:45 – Emerging areas of research
42:35 – Recommendations on resources

Follow Prof. Jones
Twitter: @AndyBeetroot

Recommendation on further reading

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