--- title: "Join the Champions Tribe: Expert Running Coaching in Bengaluru" description: "Join the Champions running tribe in Bengaluru. We offer personalized marathon coaching, race preparation, and a supportive community for all levels. Get fit today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/coach_neera/running-coaching/more-than-a-running-group-the-champions-tribe last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # The Champions Tribe: More Than Just a Running Group Tribe Verified · Podium finishes across Bengaluru's marathons. By [Neera Katwal](https://mytribe.in/coach_neera) · Training sessions at Whitefield & Cubbon Park · ₹1,500 Per Person / Month (estimate) Part of [Running Coaching](https://mytribe.in/coach_neera/running-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/coach_neera/running-coaching/gallery) We aren’t just a running group. We’re a family that trains hard, travels for races, and celebrates every personal best with malai maar ke lassi. If you want a community that helps you become FITTER, FASTER, STRONGER, you belong here. ## Photos and videos - ![An official poster for the Tuffman Bengaluru Half Marathon featuring me. It's an honor to be associated with great running events in our city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a43615a4-15b5-4ac6-a62d-6500546ce77b) - ![An energetic jump for joy at the Tuffman launch event. This is the kind of energy I bring to my coaching and my life!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/977916fb-d3f2-4fab-b700-fdb8f35703b5) - ![The Tuffwomen at the Tuffman launch event. It's inspiring to see so many strong women in the running community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04619e11-ef9d-4531-8025-bf711ed1e507) - ![A group photo from the Tuffman "Greet, Meet & Eat" event. It's always great to connect with the larger running community in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1a94f78-869b-423b-8b92-301f3e5f29df) - ![More fun from the Tuffman launch. We're serious about our training, but we never miss a chance to have a good time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e96d2df4-932b-4d9e-8bde-b3dcc9812284) - ![Posing with a fellow runner at the Tuffman event. The running community is all about support and friendship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/850ff266-dec7-474e-b520-a10958c473aa) - ![A portrait from the Tuffman launch event. Proud to be a part of the Tuffman family and promote running in Namma Bengaluru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfb747f2-77a2-416b-9d02-77eeb30ce03f) - ![One of our runners posing with the iconic wings at the Mangalore Marathon. Race trips are a chance to explore new places and make memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a2b48dd-e9cb-438f-a55c-a33d5644bcd5) - ![Having some fun with the Kambala-themed display at the Mangalore Marathon. We love how races incorporate local culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b7b1179-63bd-4b95-b413-395a6be2d7ce) - ![Enjoying a well-deserved post-race meal in Mangalore. Refueling together is part of the race experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f7de3dd-7215-4e18-8c56-44468d5d6a02) - [Video: A video of our Independence Day run. We love celebrating national holidays together as a team, running with the flag held high.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2a92c03-220f-4745-a20f-6b7c53d10807) - ![Enjoying a post-run "malai maar ke" lassi. This is our favorite way to celebrate a good training session or a race win.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60e95a05-4687-4c26-b598-a6840ac2ad38) - [Video: A video from my 48th birthday celebration. I'm so grateful to my Champions tribe for making it so special with cake, dancing, and lots of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bdb1bcd5-b36d-4f0f-a7e8-940dfa62742b) - ![A selfie with a fellow runner at the Kochi Marathon. It was a race on my birthday, and the running community made it a celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/498edda5-52ce-44ac-85af-3a3de3249faf) - ![A duplicate of media 79, capturing the happy vibes of a birthday race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbf5ed8b-2c45-4941-b3c1-3a9ecb48e23e) - ![Enjoying a post-race breakfast with friends after the Vrukshathon Heritage Run. Good food and good company are the best rewards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cfa3300-4689-4b4c-a4f9-cd1d37d9db1b) - ![A selfie with the group during our post-race meal in Bijapur. We travel, we race, we eat!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68b7505d-9790-4514-9068-5814507617d6) - ![A duplicate of media 94, another angle of our post-race celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/775a8e34-a761-4304-8e78-0aa95ed2a083) - ![Posing at the Vrukshathon Heritage Run backdrop. Race trips are always a great adventure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9636ef41-581d-4f83-9dae-7ec243b34ca8) - ![A duplicate of media 91, sharing a meal after a hard-fought race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b580c109-2d41-40b4-9dd1-081bdc5d00da) - ![A duplicate of media 98, capturing the memory of our trip to Bijapur.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5a0356f-4c7f-4963-9c4e-32a4e14c6d22) - ![A duplicate of media 118, another shot of our post-race dance-off in Goa.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6125eec7-bb28-4119-b8a4-a60fe08b511b) - ![A selfie with some of the team in Goa. These trips are what strengthen our bond as a group.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c54dc65d-6eba-4bf1-ab6e-f170f4d60828) - ![A duplicate of media 128, more smiles from our Goa trip.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b91e5101-3822-46b8-9ced-364ef0b1b275) - ![A group of Champions posing together after the Bengaluru Ultra. Supporting each other through tough challenges is what our tribe is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5850687-9c44-48bc-b847-9e64f7856aaf) - ![A collage celebrating Global Running Day. Running is a journey of self-discovery, and we love celebrating it with the worldwide running community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2b36a9b-39e6-4cec-990a-5d590d9df14d) - ![Saying farewell to a valued member of our team. It's always sad to say goodbye, but we wish him the best on his next chapter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c122b9f1-297d-4be0-b5ea-76f152c4d02d) - ![The team giving Sanjay a fun and memorable send-off after our Thursday training run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/080c9655-0dac-4046-98c1-dc70e94614ea) - ![A quirky selfie during the farewell. We'll miss our teammate, but the memories and friendships last forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bff3143-1a61-4fd4-9068-8a0c334ea25f) - ![One last group photo with Sanjay. The Champions tribe is a family, and he will always be a part of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5449a748-ea71-4d7e-8631-088b9b68fad8) - ![A selfie with a trainee who has become a great friend. This is what coaching is all about, building connections and helping people achieve their dreams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50b96799-96e7-4737-9b78-cd0322fcdee2) - ![Running alongside one of my athletes during a race. This shows the personal connection and support that is a hallmark of my coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b5c7727-2876-4601-af49-31a18648d6ea) - [Video: A collage showing our Saturday group workouts in different locations, from KTPO to Cubbon Park. We are stronger together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ea577bc-5bb4-40b8-bfea-6c1ae70b0e32) - ![A selfie from our Tata Mumbai Marathon celebration dinner. Sharing stories and laughs after a big race is the best feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ceff842-fd8d-40a6-a745-14c6b633819c) - [Video: A video recap of our trip to Goa. From the train journey to the beach, it captures the fun and adventure of a race-cation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9acdef15-ff32-432c-9762-84949f1f9496) - [Video: A collage celebrating new Personal Records and our group workouts. We recognize and reward hard work and improvement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09968eff-d1d3-4e8f-b2a1-df968668491c) - ![A selfie with my amazing athlete friends at the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon. It's a joy to race alongside such talented and dedicated runners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1901f0c-1562-4ce4-8dfd-4c057cf193af) - ![Posing with friends after the Ahmedabad race. We support each other's goals and celebrate each other's successes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30a2e340-d522-48e8-aeee-5711cedbe0b3) - ![A proud moment with a fellow runner who achieved her Boston Qualification time. Her success is my success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce842b89-3060-4996-b7a5-ab70d7309b2e) - [Video: A promotional video for the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon. We don't just run races, we run for a cause and encourage others to join us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b44e2cff-09ec-4fc6-b8e6-086d8b347a2e) ## About More Than a Running Group: The Champions Tribe Being part of the Champions isn't just about showing up for a run. It’s about the accountability of a 5 AM start at Cubbon Park or KTPO and the shared relief of that post-run stretch. We balance the intensity of interval sessions with genuine friendships, ensuring you have a support system that cares whether you hit your PB or just made it through a tough training block. ### Why We Are Different Many people think running is a solitary sport, but at Champions, we know it's a team effort. Whether we are traveling to Mangalore for a marathon, celebrating a birthday, or just grabbing that post-run lassi, the tribe keeps us going when the training gets tough. Our community is built on consistency and mutual support. ### Our Philosophy We don't just share training plans; we share the struggle of 3:30 AM wake-ups and the triumph of finishing strong. Our training sessions aren't copy-paste routines. We focus on biomechanics, proper form, and injury prevention so you can actually enjoy the journey rather than just clocking miles. * **Community:** We run together, celebrate together, and push each other through the hard days. * **Expertise:** With my background and real-world racing experience, you get coaching that’s been tested on the road. * **Variety:** From interval speed work in Whitefield to weekend long runs at Cubbon Park, we keep the training dynamic. Whether you are aiming for your first 10K or training for a Boston qualification, you need people who will hold you accountable and pick you up when you're tired. That’s the Champions tribe. Join us, and let’s get moving. ## About Neera Katwal I’m Neera, and while I have the academic degrees, my heart is on the track. I’m a coach who runs with you, races to win, and keeps it real about the highs and lows of the sport. Join me, and let’s get FITTER, FASTER, STRONGER together. 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