Venkat Madapala

I started my running and fitness journey in 2017 with Couch to 5K program organised by HR at IDL near Kukatpally.

I started my baby steps with 5K graduation run at the end of this program and slowly graduated to 10K, 21K and Marathon in 2019 at Tata Mumbai Marathon. Key milestones: First 10K at AHM 2017 (59:36), first half at AHM 2018 (2:16:06), first marathon at TMM 2019 (4:42:37).

My major achievement was completing the Delhi Marathon last month with a career best timing of 03:26:00. My proudest moment was mentoring around 20 Runners from Kukatpally Runners group participated in 2025 NMDC run and 2026 Delhi Marathon.

Most of them have achieved their personal best timings. Running has transformed my life. In this journey I have made so many friends and well wishers. I am thankful to Hyderabad Runners and Kukatpally Runners group for making my running journey a memorable one.