Anirudha Joshi
Coach
"Running teaches important life lessons such as resilience, persistence, accountability, respect and patience."
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Ani is an RRCA-certified coach who has been part of the RHWB family since its early part. He lives in Edison, New Jersey, with his wife Arti and their children, Ayush and Arjun. They are a true running family—each of them has been part of the RHWB community for years, and they love every bit of the journey. Together, they have completed numerous races, hikes, and outdoor adventures. Professionally, Ani works for Amazon in New York.
Ani has been involved in sports since childhood, representing his school and college teams in cricket and badminton. His running journey began in 2013 when he was inspired by a friend to make a New Year’s resolution to learn long-distance running and complete a half marathon. In October 2013, he achieved that goal by finishing his first half marathon at the Staten Island Half Marathon.
In Coach Ani’s words, “Crossing the finish line of my first race was one of the best feelings.” He loves the simplicity and convenience of running, and while it can be physically demanding, he finds it mentally and emotionally rejuvenating.
Since then, running has become a passion and a way of life. Over the years, Ani has completed numerous half marathons and multiple full marathons. Most recently, he successfully completed the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek, an experience that further strengthened his belief that perseverance, preparation, teamwork, and resilience can help achieve goals that once seem impossible.
In addition to running, Coach Ani enjoys playing cricket, golf, and badminton, and loves hiking and exploring the outdoors with family and friends.
During the pandemic, Ani witnessed the positive impact that Bala and the RHWB program were making in people’s lives. Inspired by this, he joined the RHWB coaching team with the goal of helping runners discover their own potential and enjoy the journey as much as the finish line. Since then, he has had the privilege of coaching multiple successful seasons and mentoring runners across all experience levels.
Coach Ani’s coaching philosophy is simple: “Slow but steady builds stronger runners. Let’s focus on building a solid foundation, strengthening it step by step, and then letting it roar on race day. Remember—every step counts, and you never achieve great summits alone!”
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