Runners High With Bala
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In this weekend's message, Coach Bala talks about the following:
1. Release of S9 Meso 1 metrics dash - Quantitative score and qualitative comments given by coach to all runners to assess Meso 1 performance. What we measure we improve and let us focus on continuous improvement
2. Feedback is a Gift: We are launching a short quick survey after every meso for all runners to provide a short in season feedback to their coaches. All feedback is a gift and give us the gift of your feedback
3. Run Slow to Run fast is an important construct for long distance runners. I talk about how all this comes together in a long distance run.
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Coach Bala facilitates a discussion with runners Sujaa, Sonali, Veena and Raghu to understand how they went about Preparing, planning and handling various roadblocks (expected and unexpected) that came their way enroute to a picture perfect training season across multiple seasons.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Coach Bala chats with Ultra marathoner Sonia Ahuja relieving her running journey and her recent unbelievable accomplishment of setting the course record in Brazil 135 (Caminho Da Fe - The Path of Faith trail)
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Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Coach Bala in this weekend messages touches on the following topics:
1. The Fitness equation (Fitness Increase = Aerobic fitness increase - injury increase) and its ramifications in the training program
2. How the program is designed as a combo of base building runs with strength runs. What it takes now to optimize race day performance
3. Speed programs - What is it and who it is for and who it is not for
4. The Commitment contract and 2 week rule
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Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Coach Bala chats with FM runners Suraj Ravindran, Abhishek Sinha and Raj Mukhija on their wonderful running journey, their approach to it and how they excel in their passion - Running
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Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Coach Bala in this weekend's message talks about the following:
1. Structured training program framework: Micro Cycle, Meso Cycle and Macro Cycle format
2. Not getting distracted is a sure shot way to focus and succeed. Distraction from what? - Coach Bala shares his POV
3. 'Giving' is a fundamental trait of an amazing human being. Coach Bala share his views on 'What is meant by giving?', 'Why should you consider giving?' and 'How should you give?'
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Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
In the next episode of Coach Corner, Coach Bala talks about the following:
1. Wishing you all a very happy new year 2023
2. Benefits of having a new year resolution
3. Concept of Balance - Life, Relationships, Nutrition, Miles, Rest, Muscles all need to be in place
4. Aerobic training... how a body can develop well in that state.
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Coach Bala chats with Coach Brent Ayer exploring his life, his running experience, his coaching experience and his stint as an ex RRCA President and coaching instructor!.
Brent has done it all! Enjoy!
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
In this weekend's message, Coach Bala talks about the following:
1. Fundamental difference between training for intensity v/s training for endurance. The two ends of the spectrum
2. 21 day challenge - Form that habit
3. What happens inside your body when you are in the structured training program - An inside out transformation of all parts of the aerobic chain. Understand and experience the magic!
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Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Head Coach Bala tees up Season 9:
Intro to Season 9 with some key metrics
Vote of Thanks to many volunteers who made this moment possible
Introduction to RHWB Values: Amazing humans, Give more than take and No One left behind
3 asks from the runner: Commitment, Resilience and Having fun
Introduction to Base pace run or Conversational pace running