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 in 2014, followed by a prestigious post-graduate position in the Physiology department at the Australian Institute of Sport, where she contributed to the preparation of Australian athletes for the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dr. McKay recently earned her PhD titled “The Effect of Dietary Manipulation on Iron Metabolism and the Immune System in Elite Athletes,” conducted in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport, Western Australian Institute of Sport, and the University of Western Australia. In 2020, she joined the Australian Catholic University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, focusing her research on the impact of diet and exercise on various health outcomes in athletes, with a specific emphasis on understanding iron metabolism. Dr. McKay’s work is pivotal in advancing knowledge and practices to optimize athletic performance and health through nutrition and physiological research.

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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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 other events, such as winning his age category in the Tawang Marathon 2023, placing fourth overall in the Goa Ironman Relay 2023, and securing top positions in multiple editions of the Tata Mumbai Marathon. His endurance is showcased by winning the 12-hour Stadium Run 2023 with 117.8 kilometers and setting a course record at the Matheran Endurathon 2022. Capt Harsha embodies the motto "Running Is Believing," inspiring many with his relentless pursuit of running excellence.

Books Recommended by Capt Harsha:
1. Born to Run - ibit.ly/pgaPk
2. The Lost Art of Running - ibit.ly/RIWTX

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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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 for both athletes and older adults. Dr. Egan holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick, an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University, and a PhD from DCU. He completed post-doctoral training at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, where he investigated skeletal muscle development and insulin resistance mechanisms using animal models and in vitro cell systems.

As a Principal Investigator at DCU's Life Sciences Institute and a Visiting Research Scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Dr. Egan leads human trials focused on performance, recovery, and adaptation. His team utilizes advanced molecular analysis tools, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to explore the effects of acute exercise and training on circulating factors like metabolites and extracellular vesicles. Dr. Egan's research aims to uncover how these factors contribute to the adaptive responses and health benefits of exercise, enhancing our understanding of exercise physiology and its applications in health and performance.

Dr. Egan’s full profile including publications may be found at:
www.dcu.ie/researchsupport/research-profile?person_id=35443

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
Twitter: @vikashsingh101

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