Many of us know surprisingly little about the critically important organ inside our chest. So it's high time we learned a bit more about the heart – the impact running has on it, warning signs to be watchful of, and advice around HRV and max heart rate.
To explain all, leading cardiologist Dr Dan Augustine offers his expert insights into the heart.
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Oct 27
Running Room 101 - What do we want to put in there?
Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to Jen and offer up suggestions of things that should go into Running Room 101. What are we talking about? Well, Ben is disgusted by a certain kind of sock length, so he tries to get it into Room 101. Rick is frustrated by a certain race format, ... Show More
48m 52s
Oct 20
"I was sure I was going to die" - Kilian Jornet on taking risks, the power of nature, writing books and more
The best to ever do it, Kilian Jornet, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss why writing a book about his Alpine Connections project allowed him to truly process his achievement, how he feels truly connected to nature, why risk taking is a work in progress and much, much m ... Show More
39m 51s
Oct 13
What is confidence and do we need it? We chat to a performance psychologist to find out
More often than not, when preparing for a run or a race, we can lack confidence in our potential performance, but why is that? We're joined by Charlotte Ricca on the podcast this week, performance psychologist and founder of Kinda Brilliant to break down what confidence is, how w ... Show More
42m 4s
Oct 2018
Know Your Heart Numbers with Dr. Haitham Ahmed
A few simple measurements can tell us a lot about our heart health. That’s why preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, advises people to track their blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, waist circumference and blood sugar throughout their lives. Tune in as he explains what these ... Show More
40m 15s
Jun 2024
How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness
In this episode, I discuss the critical importance of building a strong heart and how to do it. I explain why the human body needs to breathe, the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness for sleep and exercise recovery, and its long-term implications for physical health, disease ... Show More
1h 58m
Aug 2022
The Cardiovascular System
What is the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system? This episode explore the internal and external anatomy of the heart, blood flood through the heart and vessels, the conduction system of the heart and how ECGs (EKGs) can measure this, blood flow, cardiac output, an ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2023
How does heart transplant surgery work? | Roni Shanoada
Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day. In one minute, it pumps over five liters of blood throughout your body. But unlike skin and bones, the heart has a limited ability to repair itself. So if it’s ever severely damaged, there's often only one medical solution: replacin ... Show More
11m 21s
Jul 2025
How to Prevent Heart Disease with Mitochondria, Muscle, and the Endothelial Glycocalyx | Dr. Michael Twyman
Did you know every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack—and 1 in 5 never even see it coming? This week, I am joined by preventive cardiologist Dr. Michael Twyman as we discuss cutting-edge diagnostics, the endothelial glycocalyx, nitric oxide biology, and why muscle ... Show More
1h 43m
Mar 2023
Eagle’s Eye View: Why are Women at a Dramatically Lower Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Sports Compared to Men?
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses the incidence of cardiac arrest during sports among women versus men, then looks at a scientific statement from the American Heart Association on atrial fibrillation occurring during acute hospitalization. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the r ... Show More
9m 5s