{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6632074568745800121a1ea7/663a70cfc59e91001353690b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Priya Gopaldas: Balancing Scrubs and Sneakers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6632074568745800121a1ea7/1720021012768-86eae62a5467ea9ccb99527fc0e9016e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Dr. Priya Gopaldas @priyagopaldas, a full-time NHS doctor who is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>We delve into her remarkable journey of balancing her demanding medical career with her passion for endurance running, including completing intense multi-day ultramarathons in extreme conditions.</li><li>Priya shares her experience of running a grueling 250-kilometer ultramarathon in the sweltering heat and humidity of the Sri Lankan jungle</li><li>Priya's stint on the reality show \"Love Island,\" where she discusses the hilarious challenges of trying to maintain her running routine while being confined to the villa.</li><li>Priya candidly shares an embarrassing story about flatlining during a training run and having to call her mom to come and pick her up!</li><li>Explores the unique challenges of balancing Priya's demanding work schedule as a doctor with her intense ultramarathon training.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes. And as always, don’t forget to send in your embarrassing running stories to <strong>PODCAST@RUNNA.COM</strong> or send us a voice-note on Instagram.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For a 2-week free trial at Runna use the code '<strong>RUNNAPODCAST</strong>'</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Runna"}