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Everything runners ask about coaching with Amit Gulia: how it starts, what it costs and why, which races, and how to stay safe. Can't find yours? Book a free call, or press / to search the whole site.

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Getting started

Who this is for and how it begins.

Who is Train With Gulia for?

Runners across India (and beyond) who want to take on a bigger distance: a first 10K or marathon, a first 50K, the big Himalayan and desert ultras, or international starts like Badwater and Spartathlon. Working professionals, women, runners in their forties or coming back after a break, and runners from small towns are all welcome on this road.

Do I need to be an ultrarunner to train with Amit?

No. Amit coaches runners stepping up to their first 50K as well as experienced ultra runners. If you can dream the distance, you belong here.

How does coaching start?

Every route starts with a free call with Amit. You talk through your goal race, your week and your questions, then decide what fits. There is no pressure and no pitch.

How do I request a spot?

Use the request form and tell Amit about your goal race and where you are today. Amit reviews it himself and gets back to you to set up your free call.

Can I train properly if I work full-time?

Yes. Amit works full-time as a scientist and trains whenever the day gives him an hour, so plans are built around your real week, not an ideal one. Between the office and everything else, the miles are found, not handed out.

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Coaching and plans

What you get, and how Amit works with you.

Who actually coaches me?

Amit Gulia coaches personally on every tier. Your plan is built from your own Strava data, and Amit reviews and adjusts it himself. There is no algorithm deciding your training.

How is my training plan built?

From your goal race, your week and your own running data on Strava. The plan covers runs, strength, nutrition and rest, and it lives on your trainee platform where Amit adjusts it as you train.

What is on the trainee platform?

Your plan and calendar, your training log with Strava activities, nutrition and strength work, and vitals and wellness check-ins.

How do I reach Amit?

By WhatsApp, by comments on any workout on the platform, on scheduled calls, and by email. He is a message away.

What is the difference between small-group and one-to-one coaching?

Small-group coaching gives a small cohort a shared plan reviewed by Amit. One-to-one coaching is a plan built for you alone, in three depths, with more review and contact as the depth increases. Amit coaches on every tier.

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Money and contribution

Why there is a contribution, and how it works.

Why does coaching cost money?

What you contribute keeps the platform, Amit's time and the systems running, so more runners can be coached well. This is not built to churn revenue. It is built to stay sustainable, keep improving, and still work as a business for Amit.

How much does it cost?

Each coaching option shows a 'contribution from' amount in rupees, and the exact figure is confirmed on your free call. Consult calls, race blocks and add-ons are one-time; ongoing coaching is monthly.

Can I get a reduced or sponsored seat?

Yes. A few sponsored or reduced seats are available. Bring it up on the free call and Amit will work it out with you.

How and when do I pay?

After your free call, never before. Ongoing coaching is contributed monthly. Consult calls, race blocks and add-ons are paid once.

Is GST charged?

Amit's coaching enterprise is currently exempt from GST, so contributions carry no GST line.

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Races and training

Which races, and what they ask of you.

Which races do you coach for?

Ladakh Marathon, Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route Ultra; the Great Himalayan Running Festival's Rohtang Epic, High 5 and Hell Ultra; the Malnad, Ooty and Kalimpong Ultras; White Sand Ultra, Goa Ultra and The Border; and Badwater, Spartathlon and Comrades. Pick a race in the coaching filters to see what fits.

Do Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route Ultra need a qualifier?

Yes. Both Ladakh ultras ask for qualifying finishes, published by the organisers. Tell Amit where you are on the free call and plan from there.

Can you prepare me for altitude and heat?

Yes. The altitude and heat protocol is an add-on that sits on top of any coaching. Ladakh's organisers also ask ultra runners to arrive in Leh 10 to 15 days early to acclimatise, and standard-distance runners 7 to 10 days early.

I want to run my first 50K. Where do I start?

Start with a free call. Amit builds long runs up patiently, gets your fuelling practised before race day, and reviews your training every week.

Do you support runners on race day?

Race-day crew and pacing support is available as an add-on for selected races, with travel billed at actual cost. Race week itself is planned as part of your coaching.

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Health, safety and injuries

Looking after yourself while you chase the miles.

Do I need medical clearance before starting?

Yes. Trainees should have basic medical clearance before starting. Amit coaches training; he is not a doctor, so any health question belongs with your doctor first.

What if I am injured or have a health condition?

Tell Amit on the free call. Training is planned around what your body can do, and health concerns always go to your doctor.

Is there anything special for high-altitude races?

Ladakh Marathon's published rules include mandatory high-altitude medical insurance in the entry fee and early arrival to acclimatise. Amit's altitude protocol covers the training side; medical advice stays with your doctor.

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Gear and tech

What you need to train with Amit.

Do I need a specific running watch?

No. Any Strava-connected watch or phone works.

Do I need Strava?

Strava is the main way your training reaches Amit, and it is where your plan is built from. If something does not come through Strava, you can log it by hand on the platform.

Can I train with Amit from outside India?

Yes. Coaching is delivered online, so runners across India and abroad can apply, across time zones.

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Pausing, cancelling and refunds

What to know before you commit.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

The full policy is being finalised and will be published on the Cancellation & Refund Policy page. Terms for any payment are confirmed with you before you pay.

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Lake to Lake Ultra

Amit's own race in Chandigarh.

What is the Lake to Lake Ultra?

Chandigarh's own ultra, run from New Lake in Sector 42 through the Morni hills to Tikkar Taal. Amit Gulia is the Race Director and his friend Amit Chauhan chairs the Organising Committee. The 2026 edition flagged off more than 500 runners.

How do I register for the Lake to Lake Ultra?

The next edition is not announced yet. Add your name on the event page and we will write first, with dates, entry details and what to do next.

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