Runners High With Bala

RHWB S8: MQC 1 (Training progression & mindset)

Coach Bala and Sonali discuss their take on the week's Midweek Question from Coach (MQC) about the concept of training progression and mindset development

RHWB S8: Run slow to run fast - How?

Sonali and Coach Bala discuss the mechanics behind running slow now to run fast theory. Building a bigger energy base and developing the habit to control the release of your energy is the key that sustains higher speed

RHWB S8: Metrics Dash, Rapid fire questions

Sonali Oltikar in conversation with Coach Bala - End of Meso 1. Habit forming zone. We talk about metrics dashboard that will be launching soon. Coaches will provide all runners a quantitative and qualitative metric to assess training progress. Sonali also took the opportunity to pose few rapid fire questions to coach

RHWB S8: Podcast with runners Rahul, Sunil, Viz

Coach Bala in conversation with senior runners Viz, Rahul and Sunil about their running journey.

RHWB S8: Who is your competition?

Coaches Bala and Sujaa discuss competition in long distance running. Who is our competition and how to compete? Listen to hear their views

RHWB S8: Stride Runs

Coaches Bala and Sujaa discuss the why, the what and how of an important running type - Stride runs.
Stride runs are essentially strength runs that increases your strength to do a better base pace run. There is an up and a down portion of a stride run.
Comes in various forms and shapes: Time strides, Fartleks, Hill intervals, Long and Short interval to name a few

RHWB S8: RHWB Masters Program & Season Appraisal

Coach Bala and Sujaa in conversation : Introducing RHWB Masters program and quick appraisal on where we are in the season with few key messages:
Dont miss strength
Dont miss runs
Dont take summer running lightly
Finish your 21 days to create a habit

RHWB S8:Podcast with Runners Shilpa, Shuba & Ramita

Coach Bala with 3 newly minted half marathoners Shilpa, Shuba & Ramita exploring their incredible journey from brand new runners to half marathon finishers

RHWB S8:Kinetic chain and most common running injuries

Coaches Bala and Rakesh discuss about the key muscles that makes up the lower and middle portion of the Kinetic chain. Weakness or injury to these muscles drives some of the most common running injuries.

RHWB S8: 2 key numbers (2of2)

Coaches Bala and Rakesh discuss the critical significance of 2 key numbers that drive our coaching philosophy 21 Days of consistency brings about habit 2 weeks of non activity without valid reason brings about the end of a season