Every Distance. Every Level.
Every Runpundit programme is built around your current fitness, your target race, and your life. No templates. No one-size-fits-all plans.
Group Training · Monday to Saturday · 5AM · Agara Lake
All group sessions are completely free of cost. Join Coach Vikas and the Runpundit community at Gate 3, Agara Lake, HSR Layout, rain or shine. Thursday & Saturday sessions are run in partnership with the Adidas Runners Community.
Beginner Running
Run your first 5K from scratch
The hardest part of running is lacing up for the first time. Our beginner programme has helped complete non-runners including those in their 50s run their first 5K continuously. Archana Singh Desai hadn't run in 23 years. Renu Rajan, turning 50, completed her first 5K. You're next.
Your Goals
- Run 5K continuously without stopping
- Develop correct running form from day one
- Build aerobic fitness gradually and safely
- Establish a sustainable running routine
- Avoid common beginner injuries
What's Included
- Walk-to-run plan
- Form coaching and correction
- Breathing and cadence guidance
- Injury prevention exercises
- WhatsApp support 7 days/week
5K Training
Cross the finish line or crush your personal best
The 5K is deceptively challenging. Whether you're running your first ever race or targeting sub-25 minutes, our structured programme gives you everything you need. Daiwik (age 8!) won the Bengaluru 5K under our coaching with a 20:30 finish. The right coaching makes all the difference.
Your Goals
- Complete your first 5K without stopping
- Improve 5K personal best significantly
- Develop correct running form and cadence
- Build aerobic base and lung capacity
- Race confidently at Bangalore 5K events
What's Included
- Personalised training plan
- Speed intervals and tempo runs
- Running form video analysis
- Race-day strategy briefing
- WhatsApp coaching support
10K Training
Train specifically for Bangalore's biggest 10K races
The 10K is where serious runners show up. Ankit Rautela dropped from a 70-minute to a 47-minute 10K within a year. Sandeep Jayaram cut his 10K from 1:09 to 54:40 a 15-minute improvement. With structured coaching, these results are normal. Train for TCS 10K, Bengaluru Jaatre, Kaveri Trail, and more.
Your Goals
- Target sub-60, sub-55, or sub-50 minute 10K
- Improve running economy and efficiency
- Build lactate threshold for sustained speed
- Compete confidently at TCS 10K or equivalent
- Master pacing for 10K race strategy
What's Included
- Periodised training plan
- Interval training and tempo sessions
- Lactate threshold development
- Race-pace simulation runs
- Nutrition planning for race week
Half Marathon Training
21.1K with precision and confidence
The half marathon reveals your true running potential. Athletes like Ankit Rautela completed 3 half marathons under 1:50. Mamta Yadav finished 1st runner-up at Mysuru Half Marathon 2025. Our programme is built around the specific demands of 21.1K endurance, threshold work, race tactics, and fuelling strategy.
Your Goals
- Complete your first half marathon
- Target sub-2:15 or sub-2:00 finish
- Build race-specific endurance for 21.1K
- Develop efficient pace management
- Master fuelling strategy for the half
What's Included
- Periodised training plan
- Long run progression to 18-19K
- Race-pace intervals and tempo work
- Nutrition and hydration strategy
- Full race-day preparation
Marathon Training
42.195K Bengaluru Marathon and beyond
The marathon demands months of preparation, a bulletproof aerobic base, and the mental strength to push through the wall at kilometre 30. Our programme is one of the most comprehensive in Bangalore, combining long runs, lactate threshold work, marathon-pace sessions, strength training, and detailed nutrition planning. Ideal for beginners and seasoned runners chasing sub-4:00.
Your Goals
- Complete your first marathon with confidence
- Target sub-4:30, sub-4:00, or sub-3:30
- Develop the aerobic engine for 42K
- Master marathon nutrition and fuelling
- Build resilience through the marathon wall
What's Included
- Periodised marathon plan
- Long run progression to 32-35K
- Marathon-specific strength programme
- Full nutrition and hydration plan
- Race-day strategy and pacing plan
Ultra Marathon Coaching
50K, 75K, 100K beyond the marathon
Ultra marathon running demands a completely different approach. A Pratap completed both the Philippines Full Ironman AND a 75K ultra under Coach Vikas's guidance, with a 3K pace improvement from 7:00 to 4:15. This bespoke coaching programme is built entirely around you your distance target, your race profile, your terrain, and your life outside running.
Your Goals
- Complete 50K, 75K, or 100K ultra
- Develop multi-hour running endurance
- Master ultra nutrition and hydration
- Build mental resilience for long distances
- Trail running and elevation-specific training
What's Included
- Fully bespoke ultra training plan
- Back-to-back long run weekends
- Ultra nutrition protocol
- Mental performance coaching
- Crew and pacer strategy planning
Kids Running Coaching
Building champions aged 6–16
Our juniors don't just run they win. Daiwik won the Bengaluru 5K at age 8 with a 20:30 finish. Anmol Patil won the BUDAA Road Race 10-12 yrs category. Aara was 1st runner-up in the 12-14 yrs category. Under Coach Vikas's age-appropriate, fun, structured coaching, kids build athletic foundations that last a lifetime and win races along the way.
Your Goals
- Develop age-appropriate running fitness
- Compete in school sports and city races
- Build confidence, discipline, and team spirit
- Learn proper form, drills, and warm-up habits
- Safe training with zero overtraining
What's Included
- Daily sessions at 5AM, Mon–Sat
- Age-specific drills and fun activities
- Race preparation for school and city events
- Parent progress communication
- Small group sessions (max 15 kids)
Online / Remote Coaching
Train with Coach Vikas from anywhere in the world
Location is no barrier to world-class coaching. Pranaav Vidhu improved his form, speed, and stamina over 6 months entirely online. A Pratap completed the Philippines Ironman and a 75K ultra with remote coaching. Ankit Rautela went from 70-minute to 47-minute 10K via virtual sessions. Our remote programme delivers the same quality as in-person training.
Your Goals
- Train on your schedule, at your location
- Get personalised plans, not generic templates
- Improve through video form analysis
- Prepare for any race distance remotely
- Direct access to Coach Vikas via WhatsApp
What's Included
- Weekly personalised training plan
- Video form analysis and feedback
- Daily WhatsApp coaching support
- Monthly video call with Coach Vikas
- Race-day pacing and strategy
Train in Bangalore
Morning sessions at Agara Lake, HSR Layout daily at 5AM
Every morning at 5AM, Agara Lake comes alive with Runpundit athletes. Group training runs Monday to Saturday, and it's completely free of cost. Coach Vikas Srinivasan trains runners of all levels: beginners, competitive athletes, and kids. Two sessions each week (Thursday & Saturday) are run in partnership with the Adidas Runners Community. Join the community at Gate 3, Agara Lake, HSR Layout. Rain or shine, the community shows up.
Your Goals
- Train in a focused, structured group environment
- Get real-time coaching and form correction
- Build accountability through a running community
- Train on the same routes used by Bangalore's top runners
- Connect with the Adidas Runners Community (Thu & Sat)
What's Included
- Free group sessions Mon–Sat at Agara Lake
- Thursday & Saturday: Adidas Runners Community sessions
- Warm-up and cool-down routines
- Running form observation and correction
- Strength and mobility exercises
- Access to all Runpundit events and races
Masters Athletics
Competitive coaching for runners aged 35 and above
Coach Vikas Srinivasan is himself a Masters Gold Medalist — he understands the physiology, recovery demands, and competitive ambitions of masters runners from the inside. This programme is built for athletes aged 35 and above who want to compete seriously, set age-group records, and run faster than they ever thought possible at this stage of life. Masters athletes require smarter load management, more targeted recovery, and race strategies built around peak form at the right time. Mamta Yadav, a national-level masters runner and podium finisher, is living proof of what structured masters coaching delivers.
Your Goals
- Compete and podium in masters age-group categories
- Set personal bests at 35, 40, 45, 50+
- Train smart — not just hard — for longevity
- Peak for target races with precise periodisation
- Build resilience and reduce injury risk with age
What's Included
- Masters-specific personalised training plan
- Age-group race strategy and goal setting
- Recovery-focused load management
- Strength and mobility for masters athletes
- Nutrition guidance for masters performance
- WhatsApp daily coaching support
Sprints
Speed development from 100m to 400m
Speed is a skill — and it can be trained at any age. Runpundit's sprints programme covers the full short-distance spectrum from 100m to 400m, focusing on explosive starts, running mechanics, acceleration, and race execution. Whether you are a school-age athlete building athletic foundations, a masters competitor chasing a sprint podium, or a distance runner looking to develop raw leg speed, this programme delivers structured, coach-led sprint development sessions in Bangalore.
Your Goals
- Develop explosive speed and acceleration
- Improve 100m, 200m, and 400m race times
- Master sprint mechanics and start technique
- Build speed endurance for 200m and 400m
- Compete confidently in track and road sprint events
What's Included
- Personalised sprint development plan
- Start mechanics and acceleration drills
- Plyometric and speed-strength training
- Race-specific interval sessions
- Video analysis of sprint technique
- WhatsApp coaching support
How to Get Started
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