🎙️ Podcast with Ironman Athlete | Running, Training, Nutrition & Lifestyle Mastery

In today’s powerful episode, Avantii Deshpaande sits down with a seasoned Ironman athlete to decode everything about running, training smart, preventing injuries, and creating a strong mindset. Whether you're a beginner starting your Couch to 5K journey or an experienced runner aiming for bigger milestones, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

🏃‍♂️ From Couch to 5K:
How anyone can begin running safely, with structured progression tips.

⚠️ Beginners & Injuries:
Why injuries happen, common mistakes, and what every new runner must avoid.

🛡️ How to Avoid Injuries:
Expert strategies to protect your joints, improve form, and build endurance the right way.

🥗 Importance of Nutrition:
Fueling for performance, recovery, stamina, and long-term fitness.

💧 Hydration Essentials:
How hydration impacts speed, energy levels, and injury prevention.

🏅 Triathlon vs Ironman:
Clear breakdown of distances, training demands, and mental preparation.

⏳ Managing Work–Life–Running Balance:
How busy professionals can train effectively without burnout.

📅 Scheduling & Time Management:
Creating a training routine that fits real life—family, career, and personal time.

🔥 Success Mantra:
The mindset, discipline, and habits that help athletes cross the finish line—no matter the distance.

✔ Beginners starting their fitness journey
✔ Runners training for 5K/10K/21K
✔ Aspiring triathletes or Ironman participants
✔ Anyone struggling with consistency, injuries, or time management
✔ Fitness and nutrition enthusiasts

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📢 Who Should Watch This?

00:00 – Introduction

00:49 – What is Ozempic?

02:48 – How do these drugs work?

04:41 – Difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro

06:28 – Who are the right candidates for using these drugs?

09:30 – Ozempic or Mounjaro: Which suits whom?

12:30 – What is “Ozempic face” and related side effects

14:56 – Cost of these medicines in India

17:01 – Summary by Dr. Neeraj and Avantii

17:57 – Side effects to watch out for

🔍 In this video, we cover:00:00 – Introduction00:12 – What is menarche?01:48 – How periods become regular04:36 – Birth control pills: What to know06:25 – What’s inside birth control pills?07:24 – Role of nutrition in adulthood & fertility10:03 – Adolescent health check-ups10:35 – Pregnancy planning essentials13:05 – Ideal age for pregnancy14:26 – Understanding egg freezing16:34 – Nutrition during pregnancy19:47 – Adopting a healthy lifestyle while pregnant20:54 – Post-pregnancy exercise routine21:38 – Common pregnancy complications22:50 – Managing weight during pregnancy24:35 – Breastfeeding & its benefits