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Indu Iyer: Running Her Own Race, Around the World
Indu Iyer, an RRCA-certified coach with RHWB, lives in Hillsborough, NJ, with her husband, Bala Mahadevan, and daughters, Nitya and Ananya. Her passion for running, hiking, and traveling drives her desire to explore the world through destination runs.
Indu Iyer, an RRCA-certified coach with RHWB, lives in Hillsborough, NJ, with her husband, Bala Mahadevan and daughters, Nitya and Ananya. Her passion for running, hiking, and traveling drives her desire to explore the world through destination runs. What began as a fitness journey in 2011 to lose weight has turned into a love for marathons, with Indu completing five full marathons, including Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and Tokyo.
For Indu, running is both an escape from stress and a personal challenge. “It’s always ME versus ME,” she says. She joined RHWB in 2021, completing her first marathon in Philadelphia, followed by her first World Majors , which she describes as a “Running a world major is a dream come true.”
Indu’s passion for running has also led her to take on a new role as a coach within RHWB, starting in Season 6. She plans to continue coaching for as long as she can, finding joy in helping others achieve their goals while staying committed to her own.
Beyond the races and personal victories, the friendships she has built through running are something she holds dear. “I’ve made so many wonderful friends along the way, and running together has created bonds that go far beyond the track. I truly believe that running strengthens friendships,” Indu shares with a smile.
- 2011Began a fitness journey to lose weight
- 2021Joined RHWB and completed first marathon in Philadelphia
- Season 6Started as a coach within RHWB