Amit explains the importance of focusing on your whole kinetic chain while running and exercising and explains the importance of strength training and how to mix it in with your training. We discuss the concept of energy availability and then move on to supplementation and discuss the importance of certain vitamins like B12, D3 and how caffeine can be used to enhance performance. We also talk about when to use Energy Gels and when to use real foods. We then discuss certain specific areas women athletes need to focus on. Finally Amit talks about the importance of understanding  what you do through the day after your run or exercise is vitally important for your development.Show Notes2:00 – Introduction by Amit about Unived and himself4:35 – Importance of focus on whole kinetic chain for runners7:35 – How to balance Strength Training and Run Training9:35 – Importance of ‘energy availability’ for athletes13:45 – What are the key aspects that older athletes need to focus on16:40 – Protein supplementation20:15 – Hydration and electrolytes28:00 – Importance of B-12 and D3 supplements and using caffeine31:15 – When to use Gels, and when to use real foods34:25 – How to determine how much salt/sodium you need 36:45 – Key focus areas for Women runners and athletes39:45 – Importance of rest and recovery for maximum benefits from training42:45 – Quiz Time!46:20 – Book Resources that Amit uses Links to Resources DiscussedMatt Fitzgerald: 80/20 RunningAlex Hutchison: Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Contact Details for Unived and AmitEmail: info@unived.inWebsite: Unived.inInstagram: @univedsportsFacebook: UnivedInstagram Amit Mehta @rrunnContact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank 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. AppleSpotifyJioSaavnGoogle PodcastsStitcherCastboxTuneInPodcast Addict