Runners High With Bala

Summary In this episode, Coach Bala discusses the importance of establishing a consistent running rhythm as the new season begins. He emphasizes the significance of conversational pace running, which should comprise 70-80% of a runner's training. The conversation covers the differences between aerobic and anaerobic states, how to find and adjust your conversational pace, and the need to adapt to s...

In this episode, Coach Bala discusses the unique challenges of summer training for runners, emphasizing the importance of hydration, electrolyte balance, and adjusting running pace. He encourages commitment to health and the formation of habits through a 21-day challenge, aiming to help runners prioritize their fitness journey effectively. Takeaways This is a summer season training. Reduce your ru...

Summary In this episode, Coach Bala welcomes participants to Season 14 of Runners High, highlighting the importance of community and health. He provides an overview of the program, including participant demographics and training schedules, and emphasizes the significance of preparation and consistency in training. The episode concludes with motivational insights on the training philosophy and the...

Coach Bala in this episode lays out the thought process and prep that one needs to be on top of..  Check it out

IN this weekend's message Coach Bala talks about the key happy hormones that powers our Runners High Journey. He then begins with a provocative question - Who really is YOUR COMPETITION? and shares his POV for the same..

Coach Bala in this episode talks about the importance of Rest Week to the overall training scheme. He also provides a view into 4 upcoming RHWB launches that are part of the RHWB folklore! - Mid Season Party - NPS Survey - Interim State Of The Union - 5K Race day in NJ - 'Samosa Run'

In this episode of weekend message, Coach Bala enumerates about the problems a runner will face because of the differences between Mental strength and Physical Strength improvement at this point of the training cycle. A strong mental strength will push your body to its limit causing higher risk of injury.  Coach also tees up the upcoming Mid Season Party in NJ and the rest week. 

Coach Bala chats with runners Neil and Raj to discuss their incredible life story of resilience. How they came back from a setback and what lessons we can learn from them

Coach Bala in this weekend's message, introduces 2 important concepts:   1. Power Without Control means nothing in long distance running. How to think about it and what is the training framework on control that a runner should follow..   2. IIP - Introduce Improve and Perfect.. the core training design element of our training program that we should all get behind   Check it out!

Resident podcast Coach Ani has a fascinating conversation with Coach Arathi, Sam and Ajay on their journey from being a first time runner to an experienced runner to being an awesome coach ..journey filled with lots of learning and coaching

Coach Bala in this episode of weekend message talk about how to come back from a setback or a break in training regimen. This simple 3 step framework will aid all of you to think through this in a structured manner and come back stronger than before! Check it out!

Coach Bala in this episode touches on two key points: 1. Launching next tradition at RHWB - 'Pulse Dashboard' to share with you all the Metrics That Matter - Consistency. How are you doing, what you can learn from the training thus far and what does you coach recommend going fwd.. Learn all about it 2. Our Contract - The social contract between a Coach and a runner. What are we really signing up h...

Dr. Anshu Garg is a renowned cardiologist operating in the US Tri state area. She has extensive experience in the field of cardiology and in this episode Coach Bala chat with the doc on all things running and heart! A super interesting and important topic for all..  Check it out

Coach Bala talks about how to think about Pain during training and how to think about addressing it.   3 new exciting announcements to follow..

Coach Bala talks about 2 foundational elements that goes into our training plan. A runner understanding these concepts will do lot better in structuring his/her workouts to reap max benefit 1. FIT Framework: Frequency, Intensity and Time between runs is the difference between Good and Great 2. Training Train: We all are in this training train that has certain features that one needs to conquer and...

Coach Bala in this weeks episode talks about how to think about and execute a run when you are traveling. He also touches on the all important Cardio Vascular, musculo skeletal, mental strength training system that is RHWB's structured training regimen

Coach Bala in this weekly episode touch on the following points: 1. Winter Training: What you should avoid, how you should think about winter running and how to prep for having a blissful running experience in cold weather 2. What is Conversational Pace running..

Coach Bala in this episode of weekly message touches on how to apporoach training in winter, what to do and what to avoid. He also discusses the idea behind nailing a steady state rythm of walking

Coach Bala talks about the power of forming the right habit and building powerful routines to have a successful training season. 21 days of continuous workout will make the training a habit and building strong routines for sleep, hydration, injury prevention and post workout nutrition will go a long way in nailing your system for acing the training program

Coach Bala welcomes everyone to Season 13 and shares some high level stats on the season and info on next steps

Podcaster and Coach Ani chats with 3 senior runners - Aparna, Anand & Raman on how they execute a season of training, what is their approach, how they tackle problems and why they do what they do.. An incredible lesson with a very fun ending!

In this episode of weekend message, Coach Bala expresses his POV on what it takes to do very well on a Race day.. essentially it boils down to: 1. Clearly understanding who is your competition 2. Taper week, the what and the why.. 3. Understanding the peak meso long run distances.

In this Episode of 'Reflections' our inhouse podcaster Sonali takes the opportunity to chat with 3 wonderful experienced RHWB runners - Vandana, Neelima and Shantanu who have inspired a lot with their running journey and attitude for life.   Lots of lessons to learn from them.. Check it out!

In this episode of weekend message, Coach Bala expressed his pride in the runners' progress and emphasized the importance of the upcoming peak mesocycle, which accounts for a significant portion of the total season distance. He also discussed the concept of 'command performance' in the context of running and life, and the importance of nutrition, stretching, and rest during training. Lastly, he an...

Coach Bala talks about the Why, The What and The How to handle this very important portion of the training regimen - The Rest Week.   Rest week is an RHWB tradition right from its founding days and can do wonders to a runner if adhered properly.   Check it out