# 22 –“Female Ultramarathon Runner of India”, Anjali Saraogi, takes us on her inspiring journey from her early races to representing India and her training, mental approach and future goals


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Episode Summary Anjali has been named ‘Female Ultramarathon Runner of India’ multiple times and she talks about her inspiring journey from her early races to representing India and her training, mental approach and future goals Show Notes 01:45 – Introduction to Anjali 03:25 – Exercise and activities prior to starting running 04:10 – Anjali’s first few races 06:20 – Influence of Amit Sheth and his inputs for first full marathon 08:40 - Changes made to training for full marathon 10:50 – Favorite workout 11:45 – Moving to ultramarathons and Comrades race 14:00 – Comrades specific training like hill runs in different places 16:35 – Why Anjali believes full marathon is the foundation of other distances like ultramarathon 21:10 – Dealing with health setbacks 24:35 – Challenges as a working mother and woman 26:25 – Recovery methods27:40 – Anjali’s favorite and most satisfying race 33:30 – Running changes in 2020 36:45 – Next goals 37:35 – Quiz Time! 40:10 – Recommendations on books, websites and other resources Contact Anjali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjali.g.saraogi Recommendations by Anjali Lore of Running by Timothy Noakes (Amazon Link) Let your Mind Run by Deena Kastor (Amazon Link) Joe Rogan Podcast (http://podcasts.joerogan.net/) Rich Roll Podcast (https://www.richroll.com/) Matt Fitzgerald (https://www.8020endurance.com/) Podium Runner (https://www.podiumrunner.com/) Runner’s World (https://www.runnersworld.com/) 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 Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser