Her story
From Mumbai Doubter to Ultramarathon Coach
Nayana Gadkari is an RRCA-certified coach with RHWB who lives in Hillsborough, NJ. She is a Director in Human Resources in the healthcare diagnostics industry, a career she discovered unexpectedly and has grown to love.
Nayana Gadkari is an RRCA-certified coach with RHWB and lives in Hillsborough, NJ. She is a Director in Human Resources in the healthcare diagnostics industry—a career she discovered unexpectedly and has grown to love.
Nayana finds joy in tending to her many plants, running, strength training, and meditation. A strong advocate of self-care, she believes that to truly care for others, one must first care for oneself. Running is one of her most meaningful self-care rituals, offering a rare moment of presence and grounding in her day.
Growing up in Mumbai, Nayana once believed running was reserved for the strongest and fastest. That perspective changed 18 years ago after the birth of her son, when she discovered how transformative running could be. Since then, she has completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons.
Her recent Boulderfield Ultramarathon and several strength-based fitness races helped her rediscover herself and reshape how she runs and gives back to the community. Season 15 marks her 10th season with RHWB and 8th season as a coach.
- 18 years agoDiscovered running after the birth of her son
- Season 8 of RHWBBegan her 10-season run with RHWB
- Season 1510th season with RHWB and 8th as a coach