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Meso 2 focus, Meso 1 wrap up
Coach Bala and Mona talk about what to expect in Meso 2 and a wrap up of Meso 1
Bala
Jan 22, 20221 min read
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Kinetic Chain Strength - Upper Body
Coach Bala & Mona chat about strengthening the key muscle groups of the kinetic chain. This is part 2 of this series and the focus is on...
Bala
Jan 22, 20221 min read
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One True Competition - YOURSELF
As part of weekly MQC, Coach Bala & Mona chat about what and who is a runner's trusted competition
Bala
Jan 22, 20221 min read
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Stamina Zone & Lactate Threshold (2of3)
Discussion on the Stamina Zone and how various running metrics trend in this zone. The concept of lactate threshold is discussed along...
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Kinetic Chain Strength & Injuries - Lowerbody (3of3)
We discuss the key running muscles that needs to be strengthened and top 6 running injuries due to weakness in these muscle groups
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Commitment (1of4)
We talk about what does it mean to be committed to this training program. How does commitment look and why it is the founding pillar of...
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Muscle fiber types (2of4)
We talk about 3 types of muscle fiber and how we can use our training to use this knowledge to our advantage
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Controlled Overload (3of4)
We discuss the concept of controlled overload during training.
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Covid Return Plan (4of4)
Lets discuss a steady plan to get back to running after a date with COVID!
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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The Contract (1of4)
Coach Ani and I discuss the unwritten contract between a runner and a coach. Let us align on the expectations from both a coach and a runner
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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2 Week Rule & 21 days (2of4)
Coach Ani & I discuss the notion of accountability both from a coach as well as a runner. 2 Weeks of no activity without clear reasons =...
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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21 Days Rule & Splits (3of4)
Coach Ani and I discuss the concept of 21 days of doing something to make a habit and the concepts behind splits metric in a run
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Running Theory: CVMSMS Training (4of4)
Coach Ani and I had a chat about the Cardio Vascular development aka aerobic development portion of our training program
Bala
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Running Theory: CP Run (4of4)
Introducing the fundamental form of running - CONVERSATIONAL PACE running. We also discuss about Walk-Run workouts for early stage runners
Bala
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Running Gears (3of4)
What gears you should have - Shoes, Insoles, Watches etc
Bala
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Running metrics & Endurance zone (1of3)
Lets talk about key running metrics and how it manifests itself during the CP runs otherwise known as running in the Endurance Zone
Bala
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Season Overview (2of4)
Lets talk about how the season is designed and what you can expect going forward
Bala
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Welcome To Season (1of4)
Coach Indu, Saurabh and I on behalf of the entire RHWB executive team and fellow assistant coaches warmly welcome all of you with few...
Bala
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Bala's Message for the week of 2nd January 2022
Listen to Bala's weekly message about Covid, 21 day rule & The Contract.
Arvind arvind.kandaswamy@outlook.com
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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