Marathon Coach & Personal Trainer

Durga Rao Vana

📍 Hyderabad

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Credentials

Honours

About

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.

Qualifications

🎓Diploma in Strength & Conditioning

🎓Certified Coach – Netaji Subash National Institute of Sports, Bangalore

🎓Trained at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Gachibowli

🎓Trained at Telangana State Sports School, Medchal

Experience & Credentials

›Marathon Coach – Connected Steps

›Personal Trainer – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hyderabad

›Coach – Go Alpha Kids

›Specialist in Cricket Strength & Conditioning

Athletic Achievements

🥇South Zone Gold – 600m (2017)

🥉Youth Nationals Bronze – Medley Relay (2019)

🏅National Games 2022 Participant – 1600m, Gujarat

What athletes say

★★★★★

"Durga's marathon-specific plans are detailed yet flexible. He adjusted my training when work got busy without losing the overall goal. Crossed the finish line with energy to spare."

Karthik N.

First marathon sub-5 hours

★★★★★

"As someone who had never run before, I was nervous. Durga started me slow and built me up week by week. Three months later I ran a 10K — I still can't believe it."

Ananya T.

Lost 6kg and ran her first 10K

★★★★★

"The strength work Durga built into my plan made the difference in the final 10km. Best improvement I've seen in 5 years of running."

Suresh P.

Improved marathon PB by 28 minutes

Instagram: @trainer_durga

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