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šļø Courage Talks Season 10 Episode 5
From leading high-stakes operations at one of the worldās most respected education organisations to conquering some of Indiaās toughest ultras, this episode is pure proof that leadership and endurance are the same game.
Meet Gaurav PantSenior Director ā India Operations, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Ex-Citibank & Fullerton India | Certified Marathon Coach (REVOāLUTION / ISSA)
In 2014, inspired by Mumbaiās running culture and the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Gaurav started running as simple āME TIMEā. What began as fitness quietly became his greatest teacher.
His extraordinary journey includes:
- 100+ Half Marathons (PB 1:42)
- 15+ Full Marathons (PB 3:41:52 ā New Delhi Marathon 2025)
- 30 consecutive days of 21.1 km (for safer Gurugram)
- 215 km GurugramāJaipur Pink Purple Run (cancer awareness)
- Khardung La Challenge ā 72 km at 17,810 ft + Full Marathon in Ladakh
- Border 100 Miles | 24-hour stadium run (167 km) | 100 km Fort Ultra 2026 š„
As a coach, he guides runners with a holistic approach ā structured plans, strength conditioning, yoga, mental discipline & mindful nutrition.
But the deepest conversation is about what the trails taught him about the boardroom:
āLife, leadership, and running are all endurance sports.True courage is not in dramatic moments , itās in showing up every single day, doing the work, and trusting the process when quitting feels easier.ā
If youāre a leader, a runner, a parent, or anyone balancing ambition with well-being ā this episode will recharge and rewire you.
Drop a š„ if this resonates, and tag a leader or runner who needs to hear this today š
#CourageTalks #UltraRunning #LeadershipLessons #EnduranceMindset #MarathonCoach #KhardungLa #Border100 #StayInTheGame #IndianRunners
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By Hetal Sonpalšļø Courage Talks Season 10 Episode 5
From leading high-stakes operations at one of the worldās most respected education organisations to conquering some of Indiaās toughest ultras, this episode is pure proof that leadership and endurance are the same game.
Meet Gaurav PantSenior Director ā India Operations, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Ex-Citibank & Fullerton India | Certified Marathon Coach (REVOāLUTION / ISSA)
In 2014, inspired by Mumbaiās running culture and the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Gaurav started running as simple āME TIMEā. What began as fitness quietly became his greatest teacher.
His extraordinary journey includes:
- 100+ Half Marathons (PB 1:42)
- 15+ Full Marathons (PB 3:41:52 ā New Delhi Marathon 2025)
- 30 consecutive days of 21.1 km (for safer Gurugram)
- 215 km GurugramāJaipur Pink Purple Run (cancer awareness)
- Khardung La Challenge ā 72 km at 17,810 ft + Full Marathon in Ladakh
- Border 100 Miles | 24-hour stadium run (167 km) | 100 km Fort Ultra 2026 š„
As a coach, he guides runners with a holistic approach ā structured plans, strength conditioning, yoga, mental discipline & mindful nutrition.
But the deepest conversation is about what the trails taught him about the boardroom:
āLife, leadership, and running are all endurance sports.True courage is not in dramatic moments , itās in showing up every single day, doing the work, and trusting the process when quitting feels easier.ā
If youāre a leader, a runner, a parent, or anyone balancing ambition with well-being ā this episode will recharge and rewire you.
Drop a š„ if this resonates, and tag a leader or runner who needs to hear this today š
#CourageTalks #UltraRunning #LeadershipLessons #EnduranceMindset #MarathonCoach #KhardungLa #Border100 #StayInTheGame #IndianRunners