Runners High With Bala

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.
 
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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 improve.
- Power comes from strength training; dedicate time to build muscle fibers to generate the power needed.
- Stay focused, listen to your body, do your strength work, and you will see great results.

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 how to approach a training season, the nature of the beast, and what you can do to be on top of the training 'train'.

- 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 inside-out through training
- Enjoy a nice run during your vacation!
 
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- 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 fast.
- To build a new running habit, commit to the first 21 days of training with no missed workouts to form the habit.
- If you stay focused for 21 days, you will start looking forward to training and be ready for the rest of the journey ahead.
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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
 
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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
 
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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..)
 
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