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MEET THE COACH

NANU NIMMA CK

The person who gets up earlier than everyone else, so you can run better.

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ACSM Certified Coach
Puma Sponsored Athlete
National Marathon Winner
Procam Slam – All India 2nd Place
AFI Pre Level 1 Certified
CHANDRAKANTH M
Head Coach & Founder · Nanu Nimma CK Run Club

Nanu Nimma CK is both a competitive runner and a running coach based in Bengaluru. His journey began as an athlete, and through years of consistent training and racing, he developed a deep understanding of what it takes to improve as a runner.

Before becoming a coach, he first built his foundation as a runner, achieving strong performances including a sub-2:30 marathon and sub-72-minute half marathon. These experiences shape the way he approaches coaching today.

"Athlete first. Winning comes second." His focus is not only on results but on helping runners develop discipline, consistency, and a long-term approach to training.

Along with his competitive experience, he holds certifications including:

  • ACSM Certified
  • AFI Pre-Level 1

What makes his coaching unique is the balance between scientific knowledge and real racing experience. Having trained as a competitive athlete himself, he understands the demands of structured running training.

As a Physical Education teacher, he also understands the challenges faced by working professionals who want to pursue running seriously while managing their daily responsibilities.

Through Run With Nimma CK, his goal is to build a strong running community where athletes train together, support each other, and continue improving — step by step.

Run Together. Grow Together.
How CK Coaches

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

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ATHLETE-FIRST

No two runners are alike. Every training plan is adapted to the individual — their life schedule, stress load, sleep, injury history, and goals.

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SCIENCE + FEEL

Zone 2 base, periodisation, progressive overload — the fundamentals are non-negotiable. But listening to your body will always overrule a spreadsheet.

03

PROCESS OVER OUTCOME

Chase the habit, not the PR. When the process is right, the results follow. Chandrakanth trains runners to fall in love with the daily work.

04

EASY RUNS MATTER

80% of your mileage should feel almost too easy. Most runners go too hard, too often. Chandrakanth is relentless about protecting recovery.

05

MENTAL EDGE

Race day is 50% physical, 50% mental. Visualisation, race strategy, and managing the inner critic are trained alongside intervals.

06

COMMUNITY POWER

The best performance enhancer is a training partner who shows up. Chandrakanth builds groups, not just athletes.

Working with CK

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you join Nanu Nimma CK, you get direct access to Chandrakanth through the weekly group runs and the club WhatsApp group. He observes your form, helps adjusts your pace zones, and checks in if you've missed a session.

For members on a structured training plan, Chandrakanth provides weekly check-ins, monthly video reviews, and he's more likely to be running next to you telling to slow down and explaining exactly why that's the fastest way to get faster.

He's not the type to yell from the sidelines. He's more likely to be running next to you, telling you to slow down — and explaining exactly why that's the fastest way to get faster.

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WEEKLY

Group runs with coach-led warm-ups and briefings.

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WEEK PLANS

Structured programmes for every race distance.

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ACCESS

Direct coaching support via WhatsApp and run days.

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PATIENCE

No question too small. No pace too slow. Ever.

Train with CK

READY TO Start ?

Join a run, say hello, and experience the difference. No pace requirement. Just show up and lace up.

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