Kanchana Aravindan
Coach
“Happiness begins when you make time for yourself.”
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Meet Kanchana, who believes everyone deserves a little “me time.” For her, that time is running. She finds it incredibly therapeutic, and once you begin to enjoy it, running becomes something you genuinely look forward to. It gives her the satisfaction of doing something just for herself while inspiring others to do the same.
Kanchana has completed multiple half marathons and achieved her first full marathon in October 2025. She is currently training for the New York City Marathon in November 2026.
She has been part of RHWB for the past ten seasons, where she has experienced firsthand the encouragement, friendships, and sense of community that make the group so special. As a new coach, she hopes to give back by supporting, encouraging, and motivating others as they work toward their own running goals.
She lives in Edison, New Jersey, with her beautiful family of five—her husband, Arvind, CTO of RHWB, their three daughters, and their Mini Australian Shepherd, Hazel. She works as an Office Manager and Financial Coordinator in the healthcare industry based in Basking Ridge.
Besides running, Kanchana has developed a passion for hiking and recently completed the Everest Base Camp trek. She also enjoys listening to and learning music, is part of a small book club, and loves taking Hazel on weekly runs.
For Kanchana, running started as “me time” but became a journey of growth, resilience, and community. As a coach, she hopes to help others discover that same journey.
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