--- title: "My Journey as a Runner: Real Athletic Coaching in Noida" description: "Train with a national-level athlete in Noida. From marathon prep to army trials, get expert fitness coaching based on real racing experience." canonical: https://mytribe.in/alokchauhanathlete/athletics-coaching/my-journey-as-a-runner last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # My Journey as a Competitive Runner Tribe Verified · National-level athlete and active marathon runner By [Alok Chauhan](https://mytribe.in/alokchauhanathlete) · In-person coaching across Noida · ₹2,000 per student / month (estimate) Part of [Athletics Coaching](https://mytribe.in/alokchauhanathlete/athletics-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/alokchauhanathlete/athletics-coaching/gallery) I believe a coach must first be an athlete. To guide you through the grind, I continue to compete in marathons and track events, testing my own limits so I can push yours. ## Photos and videos - ![As a coach, I lead by example. This is from my own performance at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, where I ranked 14th in my category. I know the grind because I live the grind.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21896ee9-e9f5-44fc-abe2-2e3f495ba009) - ![The finisher's medal. This isn't just a piece of metal, it's a symbol of months of hard work, discipline, and crossing the finish line. A proud moment from the Vedanta Half Marathon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20561fae-b64e-4f6a-b565-08a438f69e91) - ![Running towards the entrance of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The energy of a marathon day is unmatched. I train my students to be ready for this level of competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04741dea-343a-4864-a2e0-b6dcadf2f1bf) - ![At the 9 KM mark of the Open 10K run. Endurance running is about pacing yourself and pushing through the mental barriers, something I teach in my endurance training sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9924d5c2-6f7d-40e8-91a2-d4b31e97b7fe) - ![At the starting area of the Vedanta Half Marathon. Being surrounded by thousands of fellow runners is a huge motivation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/611b3553-7f0c-4f9d-9ec6-77eed121b825) - ![My stats for the 10K run. A time of 35 minutes is a result of consistent speed and endurance work. I use this experience to design effective training plans for my students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fde8213-65b4-4307-abbf-5fd23418b6cf) - [Video: A short clip of me after a night race, feeling good with my finisher's medal. Every race is a learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/796e3773-e350-40b2-af86-5d97117a0ba4) - ![A selfie from the marathon route. It's important to enjoy the journey, even when it's tough.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b576b39-22ce-41e7-8a57-ee8da72f34ea) - ![Walking through the crowd of runners. The sense of community at these events is incredible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1a99c80-be4b-4dab-8b11-d0e494c92566) - ![Another shot from the race day at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c59e674-98b8-4dec-90c4-bcbce5758869) - ![Thumbs up at the starting gate. Feeling ready and confident to take on the half marathon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bc4c858-e9e5-449a-8327-c142324e5fe5) - ![Posing near one of the event stages. The atmosphere of a big city marathon is electric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99de6894-58f2-46bd-a169-389a8a69981d) - ![At the "Find Out Who You Are" digital board at the marathon expo. It's all about challenging yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d6df66f-628a-4941-8b99-a7458aba617f) - ![Holding up my bib number in front of my race stats. The data shows the result of dedicated training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4832237e-79de-446a-9fd2-1fce7d7fffe0) - ![Another pose with my "Champion Cheetah" race results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f0800df-a86f-4005-9d49-64b7021fb4d6) - ![A full view of the results screen. I was ahead of 86 percent of runners in 2023.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5464b68d-8495-4dc4-b2d0-3620bbaf09c9) - ![Arms crossed, feeling proud of the preparation for the race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4fc67d9-8838-4409-9a86-0d0a77ef7c59) - ![A slightly different angle of my race stats display.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/415fae37-918f-4cf2-b8f5-e9dd8354db25) - ![My bib number and stats for the 10K run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb62f010-912f-46a4-bd9d-e1c883afe9f0) - ![Another photo from the marathon event, with other participants in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64060bd1-f0a5-4340-b0ad-d818ebedb60f) ## About My Journey as a Runner I don't just teach athletics from the sidelines. Whether it's the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon or intense track drills at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, I am constantly training. When I tell you to pace yourself or fix your gait, it’s because I’ve used those same techniques to shave minutes off my own race time. I live the athlete’s life—every early morning run and recovery session—so I know exactly how to prep you for yours. Coaching is more than just shouting instructions. When you train with me, you’re getting plans built on my own experience as a national-level athlete. I know the mental block at the 10K mark and the physical toll of 1600m army trials. ### Why my method works I combine traditional strength building with modern agility drills. We don't just run; we work on biomechanics. I focus on: * **Endurance Conditioning:** We push beyond the comfort zone, mirroring the intensity of actual marathon days. * **Form & Gait:** Small adjustments in your stride can prevent injuries and increase your speed. * **Mental Toughness:** You need more than legs to finish a race. We build the discipline to keep going when your lungs are burning. I’m based in Noida and coach across Sector 45, 50, and 99. Whether you’re training for a marathon, aiming for army recruitment, or just want to get fit without the boredom of a commercial gym, we start with the basics and grind until we get results. *Poore dil se* (with all heart)—that’s the only way to train. ## About Alok Chauhan I’m Alok Chauhan. I treat every student's session like it's my own race because I know the effort it takes to see real results. If you want to train properly, come ready to work—we’ll put in the effort together. 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