
# 31 – 2:24 marathoner, Doctor and Author, Dr.Mark Cucuzzella on low heart rate training, common injuries, barefoot running and mobility
12/06/20 • 51 min
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 Dr.Mark adopted “MAF” method of running
13:10 – Why you should do short sprints every time you run
14:10 – Dr. Mark explains “awakening your (running) springs”
17:50 – Common running injuries
25:15 – Knee pain and knee injuries
27:00 – Common issues with running form
29:55 – How to improve cadence
31:50 – Transitioning to barefoot and minimalist footwear running
35:15 – Incorporating mobility and flexibility into your daily routine
38:40 – Foam rolling
41:30 – Dr. Mark talks about his book “Run for Your Life”
45:35 – Recommendations on resources
Contact and resources from Dr.Mark
email: [email protected]
Book: Run for Your Life (Amazon Link)
Website: https://tworiverstreads.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalrunningcenter
Resources recommended by Dr.Mark
Dr.Ronesh Sinha - https://www.culturalhealthsolutions.com/
Diet Doctor website: https://www.dietdoctor.com/
Book: The Real Meal Revolution by Dr.Tim Noakes (Amazon Link)
YouTube channel: Low Carb Down Under: https://www.youtube.com/user/lowcarbdownunder
Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 23 – Patrick McKeown (https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952)
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
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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 Dr.Mark adopted “MAF” method of running
13:10 – Why you should do short sprints every time you run
14:10 – Dr. Mark explains “awakening your (running) springs”
17:50 – Common running injuries
25:15 – Knee pain and knee injuries
27:00 – Common issues with running form
29:55 – How to improve cadence
31:50 – Transitioning to barefoot and minimalist footwear running
35:15 – Incorporating mobility and flexibility into your daily routine
38:40 – Foam rolling
41:30 – Dr. Mark talks about his book “Run for Your Life”
45:35 – Recommendations on resources
Contact and resources from Dr.Mark
email: [email protected]
Book: Run for Your Life (Amazon Link)
Website: https://tworiverstreads.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalrunningcenter
Resources recommended by Dr.Mark
Dr.Ronesh Sinha - https://www.culturalhealthsolutions.com/
Diet Doctor website: https://www.dietdoctor.com/
Book: The Real Meal Revolution by Dr.Tim Noakes (Amazon Link)
YouTube channel: Low Carb Down Under: https://www.youtube.com/user/lowcarbdownunder
Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 23 – Patrick McKeown (https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952)
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh
email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj
Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
Twitter @RunningRaj
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# 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 – Foundational aspects of body and common mistakes athletes make on nutrition/hydration
14:10 – Basic diet principles
19:45 – Adequate protein intake for vegetarians
23:45 – Supplements for athletes
29:05 – Views on hydration
37:30 – Real foods v/s gels
40:45 – New areas that Fast & Up is working on and around the world
44:50 – Recommendations on other resources
Contact Vijay
Instagram: @vira75
Twitter: @veira_veira
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vijayaraghavan.venugopal.7
Follow/Contact “Fast & Up” products
Website: https://www.fastandup.in/
Twitter: @FastandUp_India
Instagram: @fastandup_india
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FastandUpIndia
Resources recommended by Vijay
Matt Fitzgerald books - Amazon Link
Endure by Alex Hutchinson – Amazon Link
Steve Magness – Twitter: @stevemagness
Ross Tucker – Twitter: @Scienceofsport
Other relevant earlier podcasts
Episode 2 – Sharda Agarwal & Mahesh Jayaraman (https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/3949436)
Episode 4 – Amit Mehta (https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4016750)
Episode 7 – Matt Fitzgerald, Part I (https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4327718)
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj
Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
Twitter @RunningRaj
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# 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 Foundation
Show Notes
01:10 – The early days and initiation into the world of shooting
04:10 - Facing set backs and official skepticism early, and lessons learnt
07:20 – Athens Olympics and how an ill fitted tile robbed Abninav of a potential Gold Medal
11:45 – Battling back injuries in the lead up to winning the World Championship in 2006
14:45 – Importance of meticulousness and process in achieving excellence
17:50 – “Success was the real crisis” – winning the Beijing Gold Medal and aftermath
23:35 – Why Abhinav rates the 4th place finish at Rio higher than winning the Gold Medal at Beijing
26:55 – “A Shot at History” – Abhinav talks about his autobiography and why he wrote it
30:00 – Current involvement with IOC on mental health
31:55 – Abhinav Bindra Foundation and its grassroots work on improving sporting excellence
37:20 – Advice to recreational athletes
Follow Abhinav
Instagram:@abhinav_bindra
Twitter: @Abhinav_Bindra
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbhinavBindraOly
Abhinav’s Autobiography
A Shot at History - Amazon Link
Abhinav Bindra Foundation
Instagram:@abfoundationind
Twitter: @abfoundationindia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abfoundationind
Contribute to Abhinav Bindra Foundation
Website: abft.in
Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj
Website: runfitraj.com
Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh
email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj
Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj
Twitter @RunningRaj
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