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Vikas Singh
EP 250: Understanding Running Fatigue and How to Manage It - Prof. Philipp Baumert
45 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
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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 fati...