Episode Details

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 physiology and injury prevention.  He breaks down the science behind why runners feel tired, why performance drops, and what actually happens inside the body during long runs particularly marathons.

From central fatigue (brain-driven) to peripheral fatigue (muscle-level), this episode explores how your body regulates effort, why some runners recover faster than others, and what leads to that dreaded moment of hitting the wall.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What fatigue really is (beyond just “feeling tired”)
• Difference between central, peripheral & mental fatigue
• Why runners hit the wall after 30–35 km
• How fueling strategy impacts performance
• The importance of strength training for runners
• How long fatigue actually lasts in the body
• Smart ways to recover after a marathon

Read more from his research here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PjIJ2ZcAAAAJ&hl=en

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.
For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
Twitter: @vikashsingh101

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