Episodes
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
Published 04/07/24
Published 04/07/24
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.
Published 04/02/24
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.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 03/11/24
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 They reflect on not only their journey as a runner but also as a parent of a young...
Published 03/10/24
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  
Published 02/24/24
Coach Bala chats with guest Jafar on his incredible mission he has set himself. to achive. Learn about it and join us
Published 02/18/24
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
Published 02/05/24
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!
Published 02/02/24
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 score on your journey thus far in the training journey. (For PRO runners only). 5.0 is top of the...
Published 01/29/24
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!
Published 01/24/24
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
Published 01/21/24
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
Published 01/15/24
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 learn more
Published 01/12/24
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
Published 01/07/24
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
Published 12/31/23
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
Published 12/24/23
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
Published 10/06/23
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
Published 09/27/23
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 Strategy: Ability to plan a run and bank some time towards the end of the mile to walk and catch...
Published 09/16/23
Senior RHWB Runner Sonali Oltikar debuts as a podcaster with a fascinating conversation with runners Hima Pavuluri, Rakesh Menon and SriRanga Nagendra who have exhibited perfection in their approach to training season after season. Let us learn from them on how they plan, strategize and execute a perfect 5.0 training regimen.   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 09/09/23
In the next episode of SX Podcast with runners, Coach Ani (Welcome to you new role podcaster!) conducts a fascinating chat with Senior RHWB runners Anirudha Nagnur, Jasira Vallappil, Indrajeet Pawar on what does the term 'Conversational Pace' means to them, how they go about executing it and what learnings they can offer to other runners.   A must listen podcast for all!   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 09/01/23
Coach Bala in this episode talks about the following: 1. The critical job 'Rest' does to improve training effect. Why it is the most important portion of the training regimen 2. Long distance range is when we run for mor than 2 hours continuous. Lots of physiological changes happen post this. What really happens and how to prepare and train for those changes makes or breaks a run.   Let us learn that!   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 09/01/23
Coach Bala enumerates the 3rd core pillar of RHWB - Having Fun.   How to think abt having fun during a long run, why having fun while running is essential to lo g term sustainability of this activity. listen on..   https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 08/23/23
Coach Bala in this week's message shares his view on how to think about training impact. The careful balance a runner need to strike in gaining the positive effects of consistent training and the negative effect of injury risks to the body.   FIT Framework for structured training is introduced. F - Frequency of Runs I - Intensity of Runs T - Time Interval between runs Optimal interplay between these 3 pillars is when training magic happens https://www.runnershighwithbala.com/disclaimer
Published 08/14/23