Runners High With Bala

Coach Bala in this episode of weekend message talks about the intricacies of running beyond 2 hours   - The Long Distance Range. - Energy Pathways - Electrolyte balance - Temperature control All of it becomes paramount.   Finally HR is an output and not an input variable. Controlling HR is about controlling levers that you can control. Check it out!

In this weeks training message, Coach Bala talks about 3 Ps - Pain, Pace and Power that needs to be understood and managed for optimal performance - Pain is a normal part of training as your body strengthens its weakest links; That said, increasing pain during a run signals you to slow down. - Don't worry about pace now; focus on rhythm and comfort to build aerobic capacity and your pace will impr...

In this week's message, I wanted to begin by appreciating all of you for successfully completing your first mesocycle of the regular season. It is important now to have a long-term, multi-season approach to training. The focus of the second mesocycle will be on controlling your runs and on strengthening the kinetic chain of muscles for better running performance and injury prevention. Learn about...

- Run at a conversational pace to build a strong aerobic base, which is key for training. - The 16-week program transforms you inside-out by improving your cardiovascular musculo skeletal mental strength systems. - Congrats on completing 21 days. Consistency in training over 21 days forms a habit that powers your running journey. - Focus on having fun, being committed and transforming yourself ins...

- Congratulations on successfully completing week one of training, starting is the hardest part and you have taken the first step. - Summer Training: Focus on cooling your body with water to deal with summer heat and controlling your heart rate to stay in an aerobic training zone. - Conversational pace running keeps you in an aerobic state which is key for training the body versus just running fas...

Welcome message from Head Coach Bala with following points: 1. Historic season registration stats 2. Summer Training - What you need to be aware of and do 3. How would the season unfold? 4. Key items to prepare now   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Coach Bala reflects few key concepts at the end of an incredible Peak Meso Cycle! Well done folks..   1. Race Day, Registration Volunteer Opportunities 2. Power of mental benchmark 3. Running within yourself.. downside of mental strength 4. Intro to 2 key advanced running metrics: Lactate Threshold and Vo2 Max   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Check out this fascinating talk Coach Ani has with first time FM runners of SX - Dr. Suba, Elizabeth Soku and Upendra.   Discussion hovers around their why? how? and their experiences going through this journey to the startline (and eventually the finish line) of Full marathon.

In this week's message, Coach Bala talks about the context, need and value of Rest week for good physical and mental conditioning.   He also stresses the importance of receiving good feedback from the runners, the upcoming interim State Of The Union webinar and the mid season RHWB Party (& RHWB Film launch - In Pursuit..)   Lot of interesting items to cover this week! https://www.runnershighwi...

In this first of a kind podcast, our resident Podcaster Sonali Olitkar facilitates a fascinating discussion with 3 parents who are not only RHWB runners themselves but also parents of rock star runner kids of RHWB. Amrutha Lokhande -Mother of 11 year old Vihaan & 5 year old Ryan Sam Jha - Dad of 15 year old Ishaan and 9 year old Somya Bharath Ramanna - Dad of 10 year old Ronith Bharatkumar The...

In this episode of weekend message, from a beach in Phuket..Coach Bala introduces another framework that is a good guide to think about our training.. THE FIT framework 1. Frequency 2. Intensity 3. Time between runs Check this out, learn and follow it religiously for best results   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer  

Coach Bala chats with guest Jafar on his incredible mission he has set himself. to achive. Learn about it and join us

In this episode, Coach Bala talks about the following:   1. Kinetic Chain: The set of muscles that are used for running. What are they and why they are needed. A high level overview   2. Common Running Injuries: Knowledge is power..We talk about the 9 most common injury that a runner typically faces.   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Coach Ani leads a discussion with first timers to RHWB on their incredible journey reflecting on their first Season of training with RHWB. All 3 managed to beat all odds and came out of the season with flying colors. A must see/hear podcast!

In this weeks, message Coach Bala talks about the following: 1. Training Train: How to think metaphorically about the training program. If the training program is a train, our goal is to be on the train. What do we need to do to be on this train and how to not allow this train to leave you behind! 2. Metrics Dashboard: A RHWB tradition.. Coaches will provide you a quantitative and qualitative scor...

In this episode of Podcast W/Runners Series, Coach Bala chats with Yoga Instructor Dimple and FitnessKriya founder Madhu on various aspects of Yoga: 1. Brief Intros 2. ⁠What is Yoga 3. ⁠Styles of Yoga 4. ⁠Yoga as a Therapy 5. ⁠Yoga fro Runners/Athletes 6. ⁠What is Fitnesskriya’s vision and target customer segments 7. ⁠Special Offer for personalized Yoga Classes for RHWB   Check it out and learn!

In this week's weekend message, Coach Bala talks about the following: 1. Training for time spent on legs running in a controlled stress, oxygen rich environment is the NORTH Star. Why and how you do it? 2. Common mistakes runners make and get injured on the process. How to avoid them   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Coach Bala in this week's weekend messages touches on the following topics:   1. CVMSMS Training: Cardio Vascular Musculo Skeletal Mental Strength training that powers an inside out transformation for our runners 2. Our goal is to create the right engine type - High power, slow speed, long duration engine and how do we go about building that   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

To enjoy our life's many gifts, one needs to have not only physical fitness but also Mental fitness. In this fascinating discussion, Coach Bala chats with Dr. Sumanth TK on all things mental health.   What it is, what are the different manifestations and how to achieve mental health.   We also launch another important milestone initiative for RHWB community" Mental Health Help Line! Listen in and...

Head Coach Bala in this weekend's message highlights the following: 1. The power of forming a habit - The 21 days milestone 2. Be the best you can be - Shoot for 5.0 3. The science behind Dynamic stretching and why it is essential for a good run   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Head Coach Bala, in this second weekend message talks about the following: Conversational Pace Running - Definition, what to do and how to do and why? Sugar and Salt: Why control this and how? Masters Program: Calling for dads and mums to join us!   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Excited to welcome all of you to our Curtain Raiser fire side chat for S11 along with 4 our coaches: Coach Sujaa, Coach Srivatsan, Coach Srikanth and Coach Bala.   We discuss few key guiding themes for the season https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

Senior Runner Sonali Oltikar speaks with runners Rakesh Acharya, Siva Narayanan and Radhika Goli about their race day prep and experience.   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

In this weekends episode, Coach Bala talks abt the logic behind limiting long run distance to ~80% of the race distance.   Concept introduced for concept of two advanced running metric : 1. Lactate Threshold 2. VO2 Max   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer

In this week's message Coach Bala shares his view on two key messages on Mental Strength and how to work with it. 1. Mental Benchmark: This is the artificial high water mark that our brain impose on our limits to physical ability. As we keep increasing this high water mark, we all can magically experience the appropriate increase in physical strength as well. Learn more about this!   2. Banked Run...