Connected StepsConnected Steps
NIS Certified Coaching · Hyderabad

First 5K.
First Marathon.
One Community.

Join Hyderabad's growing running community with structured coaching, weekly sessions and marathon training — from your first kilometre to your finish-line moment.

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Your Running Journey

Every runner starts somewhere.

We meet you at your level. Whether you can't run a block or are chasing a PB, Connected Steps has a structured path for you.

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Week 1–2
Start Walking
0–2 km

No experience needed. We start where you are.

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Month 1–3
First 5K
5 km

Run-walk intervals guided by coaches.

Month 3–6
10K Strong
10 km

Speed work and longer weekend runs.

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Month 6–9
Half Marathon
21.1 km

Tempo runs, long runs, race-day strategy.

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Month 9–12
Full Marathon
42.2 km

NIS-certified coaches take you all the way.

Why Connected Steps

Why Runners Choose Connected Steps

From your first group run to your first marathon, we give you structure, NIS-certified coaching, and a community that shows up every weekend — rain or shine.

We are not an app. We are a club. Real coaches. Real routes. Real accountability.

Training Programs
  • Beginner Running Program
  • 5K & 10K Training
  • Half Marathon Preparation
  • Marathon Coaching
  • Strength & Conditioning
Every Week
  • Weekly Long Runs
  • Track Workouts
  • Recovery Runs
  • Race Day Support
  • Community Challenges
Meet the Coaches

Trained by champions.
Coached by the best.

Our coaches are national-level athletes and certified professionals who've competed and won at the highest levels.

Ashokan K
Head Athletics & Conditioning Coach
Ashokan K

Former Army athlete turned elite coach with over 25 years of experience. NIS Patiala certified, National Gold Medallist (1999) and three-time Services Gold Medallist. Has coached CWG Bronze medallist Harminder Singh and multiple national-level athletes across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

25+ Yrs ExperienceNIS CertifiedNational Gold Medallist
Durga Rao Vana
Marathon Coach & Personal Trainer
Durga Rao Vana

Professional athlete and certified marathon coach with 4 years of experience. Certified by Netaji Subash NIS Bangalore and trained at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Gachibowli. Currently coaching at Connected Steps and TCS Hyderabad. National Games 2022 participant in 1600m at Gujarat.

4+ Yrs CoachingNIS CertifiedNational Games Athlete
Achyuta Kumari Kolli
Sprint & Strength Coach
Achyuta Kumari Kolli

National medalist and professional athlete with a PG Diploma in Strength & Conditioning from Indira Gandhi University. Represented Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in 100m and Long Jump at national level. Currently coaching at TCS Striders Miles and Skechers Running Club.

17 National MedalsPG Diploma S&CNational Medallist
Runner Stories

Real runners. Real results.

I went from 'I can't run a kilometre' to finishing my first 10K in four months. The coaches and community made all the difference.

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Priya Sharma
Ran first 10K in 2025

The plan adapted around my work travel. I shaved 14 minutes off my PB. Best part — the people I run with are now my closest friends.

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Rohan Mehta
Hyderabad Marathon finisher

We ran a 6-week challenge for 80 employees. Engagement was through the roof. Connected Steps made the rollout effortless.

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Anjali Reddy
Corporate wellness lead
Community

Questions & Discussions

Recovery tips, shoe advice, race info — answered by our community.

Membership Plans

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FAQ

Common Questions

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Absolutely not. We welcome complete beginners. Our coaches design programs specifically for people who have never run before. If you can walk, you can start with us.

We run sessions every weekend morning (typically Saturday or Sunday, 5:30–7:30 AM) at various locations across Hyderabad. Sessions include warm-up, structured run, cool-down, and coach feedback. Mid-week virtual check-ins are included with paid plans.

Your free account lets you browse all upcoming sessions, see sample training plans, join community discussions and track your progress. You can attend your first session as a guest to experience the community before upgrading.

Most beginners complete their first 5K within 8–12 weeks of consistent training. With our structured program and coach accountability, many members have done it faster. Consistency is the key factor.

Yes. All Connected Steps head coaches hold NIS (National Institute of Sports) certifications. Our coaching team includes national-level athletes and marathon finishers with combined experience of 40+ years.

Life happens — our program is designed around it. Paid members get access to digital training plans they can follow independently, plus make-up session options. Your coach will also adapt your plan around your schedule.

Yes. We build our annual calendar around major races including the Hyderabad Marathon, Airtel Delhi Marathon, and TATA Mumbai Marathon. Many of our members have completed these events with personal bests.

Yes — we offer tailored wellness programs for companies. Reach out at corporate@connectedsteps.in for a custom quote based on your team size and goals.

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