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title: "Trail and Ultra Marathon Coaching in Bengaluru | RTC"
description: "Master technical trails and build endurance for ultra marathons with Captain Sujith. Get expert trail coaching, Nandi Hills training, and technical guidance."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/capsujith/running-fitness-coaching/the-trail-ultra-challenge
last_updated: 2025-09-05
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# Trail and Ultra Marathon Coaching

Tribe Verified · Expert coaching for Nandi Hills & Ultras

By [Sujith Kumar](https://mytribe.in/capsujith) · Training at Cubbon Park, Lalbagh & Nandi Hills · ₹2,000 per month (estimate)

Part of [Running & Fitness Coaching](https://mytribe.in/capsujith/running-fitness-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/capsujith/running-fitness-coaching/gallery)

Ready to leave the tarmac behind? I train runners to conquer rugged trails, master technical descents, and build the grit needed for ultra-distance races.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Someone commented that I enjoy races with zero tension. That's my philosophy: train hard, but race with a smile and enjoy the journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c3a7163-c8ea-481c-813f-5e58649526a4)
- [Video: A note to self: don't let the hard days win. Whether it's a tough hill or a long road, the key is to keep pushing forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19b38422-8980-4df0-a2f0-a58b9d29ee99)
- ![Hydration bag on means beast mode is activated. Getting ready for a long trail run, fully equipped for the challenge ahead.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdc6f30f-baea-4b7e-8d5c-642841b79d6c)
- ![New month, same mission. An action shot of me leaping over a stream during a trail run. This is what running in nature is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84d829be-dc64-437b-82e2-450e6003fa1f)
- [Video: While others might walk on an uphill, RTC runners choose to run. This is the mindset we cultivate for conquering hills and trails.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2b196a-65f2-4479-9c92-743550cfc8ee)
- [Video: My love for trail running is endless. The winding paths and natural obstacles make every run an adventure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d89d240-f1e1-47ee-9507-bdd2ea53b8f2)
- [Video: A little timepass among trail runners. The banter and camaraderie make the long miles fly by.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34073bae-7f71-476f-aeba-370db11fe838)
- ![Nature can be tough, but I smile tougher. A candid shot from the BMF Ultra, enjoying the challenge of the trail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b776bffa-20bd-4920-8e96-815d754a43fe)
- ![Running with the pack during a trail race. The shared experience of navigating the terrain together is a core part of ultra running.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c057cce-df62-4415-bc0b-cd648f7d1fe2)
- ![As a coach, I'm always there for my team, even mid-race. Here I am giving some encouragement to my runners during the BMF Ultra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24092a4b-2998-41d9-8951-065f8323fbc9)
- ![A solo moment on the trail. Running through the wilderness, focused and in the zone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78faff6e-ef2a-48eb-b3ca-8ca0a2aeb8cf)
- ![Running alongside one of my athletes during a trail race. We push each other to be our best.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/075abeae-4dc2-4701-b9fd-74284f3e3de1)
- ![The RTC trail team posing for a group photo at the BMF Ultra. We came, we saw, we conquered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e01dc287-a24c-4794-bc1d-a59d6501af0c)
- [Video: Roads teach you speed, but trails teach you soul. A short clip capturing my passion for trail running.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/068ad409-72c7-4996-ad25-69f5eb649603)
- [Video: The BMF Ultra trail tested our minds. A look at my watch showing 31.24km covered in over 4.5 hours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6147d5f2-beac-40f7-8c9f-62ae5ded0ab2)
- ![Done and dusted with the BMF trail race. Posing on the temple stairs that were part of the challenging course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d45d224-9d18-46b0-91f6-5e8771423bcf)
- ![The three of us after the BMF trail race, posing by a lake on the course. The scenery is one of the rewards of trail running.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7b7f034-116b-490a-9db6-336865b48b18)
- ![On top of a hill with my running buddies, enjoying the view after a tough climb during the BMF Ultra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc4ee3ad-7671-445f-aa4c-397c9e25d66d)
- [Video: All set for the BMF Ultra Adventure Festival. Collecting my bib and getting into the race mindset.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b55573b-977c-4104-88be-f86f25a8656c)
- [Video: Getting warmed up for my first trail race of the year. This 30km race is a perfect build-up for the Malnad Ultra 100km.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71de709e-2929-4019-9280-acd255dfda46)
- [Video: Training to conquer the 100km category at the Malnad Ultra this time. The registration announcement gets the adrenaline pumping.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09f61fab-5adf-408c-8bc9-47874f947820)
- [Video: Back to training for ultra races. The dusty trails and open spaces are my happy place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/622ccaf1-f888-4c60-896e-5a6d2af5753a)
- [Video: Just me and my paw friends enjoying a run on the trails. This is my idea of a perfect day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/408b74be-f714-4bc0-89e0-75bd044be116)
- ![A smile carved by winds, a soul shaped by trails. A portrait shot against a beautiful hilly backdrop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ec4e8fb-32fd-4770-ab9d-f0cabf274622)
- [Video: The training for Malnad Ultra begins. A scenic view of my runners on a beautiful trail, getting ready for the 50k and 100k.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0d0dfe8-2ccb-4a5a-afe7-0f0bb961029b)
- [Video: I'm getting that itch again. The call of the trails is strong, and I can't wait to run the Malnad Ultra after a two-year break.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a5703db-0e94-44ea-bd79-89b4fae2077b)
- [Video: Ten days to go for Malnad Ultra. The Road to Trail Club is all geared up for some serious trail running.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f71943e9-3564-4519-b44d-0db8f56e6d56)
- [Video: A point-of-view of what training for an ultra race looks like. It involves a mix of roads, trails, and lots of mental fortitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/257171fc-91e5-4249-b2fb-e69e1952f6a7)
- [Video: "Nasha chhodo, hamare saath run karo." A call to leave other vices and experience the high of endorphins on a beautiful trail run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a8fd2cd-4379-43c0-8b53-5be793f94b45)
- ![15 days to go for the Malnad Ultra 50k. Posing with one of my runners, ready for the challenge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a854d59-5f1e-47bf-9b19-e2a640e5a6c0)
- ![The Nandi Hills training crew. We're all smiles on top of the hill after a grueling training session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44833734-6e1e-470f-bf1d-901df64188d1)
- ![A moment of peace at Nandi Hills during a training run, with the clouds below me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fab6dba-531a-4731-8a29-5710138f0372)
- ![The team posing on the trail steps at Nandi Hills. Training here is essential for preparing for the elevation of ultra-marathons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0745015-dd62-43ef-8990-b1b4bb56d3d7)
- !["Shut up legs." The mantra of every endurance runner, written on the road at Nandi Hills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6457dc5a-4e2f-42f5-8f43-88279f2327dc)
- ![A selfie with the crew on the Nandi Hills trail. The smiles hide the pain of the climb.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cacd4f9c-1eb0-42b6-9c75-d92f16624e76)
- ![My watch stats after a 22km Nandi Hills training run. Over 3 hours of climbing and descending.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d14ce623-6ba7-4f39-8be7-9d534effec08)
- ![An action shot of me running on the rocky terrain of Nandi Hills. This is what trail running is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38ac15f7-6b3a-46a8-b610-bfa08c4e8aa4)
- ![Taking a break with the team at the top of Nandi Hills, enjoying the view and the company.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b15b70a-ee7e-45e4-bb9b-52855db0d898)
- [Video: Made a new run buddy at the base of Nandi Hills. This little guy followed us for 7km uphill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d2810c1-9bda-470c-b3be-b95f26395c2b)
- [Video: Nandi Hill run conquered. 200 minutes of solid running with the team, and we're feeling strong.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6fb9a11-5d4c-47f4-a9f2-84851c6f7ae3)
- [Video: A 22km long run with the squad, with 20 days to go for the Malnad Ultra. Every long run counts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3c047e8-2997-439b-85c8-43b5537b0a0f)

## About The Trail & Ultra Challenge

Transitioning from road to trail requires more than just lung capacity, it demands technical skills like ankle stability, cadence management, and reading uneven terrain. In our Nandi Hills and BMF sessions, I focus on teaching you exactly when to hike, when to power through, and how to manage your effort so you do not burn out before the finish line.

Trail running is a different beast compared to city roads. When I coach, we do not just run; we study the terrain. My approach to the Trail and Ultra Challenge focuses on three pillars: 

### Technical Proficiency
It is not just about moving fast. On trails like Nandi Hills, I teach surface management. This includes how to adjust your cadence for rocky patches, where to place your feet on technical descents, and how to use your core to stay balanced. 

### The Mental Game
Ultra-running is 80 percent mental. Whether you are prepping for the Malnad Ultra or a local trail race, I help you build that 'commando' mindset. You will learn how to break a 50km or 100km race into manageable chunks, so the distance does not feel overwhelming.

### Strength and Nutrition
We don't just run for hours. I incorporate specific strength drills for runners—glute, calf, and core work—to protect your joints against the jarring impact of downhill running. Plus, we cover the real stuff: fueling strategies. What gels work for you, how to manage salt intake, and how to keep your stomach happy when you are six hours deep into a run. 

If you are tired of the same loop in the city and want to test your limits, come join the squad. We train hard, but we also make sure the journey is fun.

## About Sujith Kumar

I am Captain Sujith, and for me, running is meditation in motion. I don't just give you a training plan and walk away. I am there on the ground with you at Nandi Hills, helping you navigate the tough patches and celebrating every trail mile we conquer together.

[See all of Sujith Kumar's services](https://mytribe.in/capsujith)

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