Sustainable everyday endurance
Jaskirat Panjrath
- 24 years
- Brooklyn
I started running in 2020 like many others during the early days of the pandemic, simply as a way to get out of the house and move. Initially, my training was irregular, self-guided, and lacking in structure. I managed to complete a half marathon in Delhi, but the recovery was long and my body constantly felt fatigued. That was when my father introduced me to Avdesh Sir and Chi Running India in early 2022.
Since then, my relationship with running has changed completely. Under Avdesh Sir’s guidance, we focused on correcting my posture, cadence, and the fundamental biomechanics of my stride. This was not surface-level coaching. It was a meticulous, detail-oriented process of unlearning poor habits and rebuilding from the ground up. The difference was visible within months: the lingering fatigue from disorganized training plans and improper form disappeared, and running became more efficient and less injury-prone.
Chi Running, as taught here, emphasizes core engagement and alignment. It taught me how to be stiff where I needed stability and soft where I needed flow. Without that grounding, my form would often collapse in long runs. Shoulders would tense, hips would wobble, feet would slap the ground. Today, my movement feels more cohesive, like one system rather than a set of disconnected parts.
In the middle of this journey, I had to take time off after undergoing wrist surgery. Despite the break, the recovery was faster than expected. I was able to return to running safely, with confidence in my form and without the setbacks that typically follow time off. That return was only possible because of the foundation built through consistent technique work and body awareness.
To date, I have completed three half marathons and am now training for the 2026 NYC Marathon with long-term consistency. My current pacing averages around 9:00 minutes per mile, and I have been integrating tempo runs, long runs, and recovery blocks with intention, not guesswork. This has translated into both physical results and a stronger mindset.
Running, to me now, is more than exercise. It is a daily discipline that has influenced how I approach work, manage stress, and build resilience. Chi Running India did not just make me a better runner. It gave me a structure for longevity in the sport.
This is not casual fitness advice. It is technical and military-grade in its precision. If you are serious about running for the long term, this is the place to learn how to do it right.
Since then, my relationship with running has changed completely. Under Avdesh Sir’s guidance, we focused on correcting my posture, cadence, and the fundamental biomechanics of my stride. This was not surface-level coaching. It was a meticulous, detail-oriented process of unlearning poor habits and rebuilding from the ground up. The difference was visible within months: the lingering fatigue from disorganized training plans and improper form disappeared, and running became more efficient and less injury-prone.
Chi Running, as taught here, emphasizes core engagement and alignment. It taught me how to be stiff where I needed stability and soft where I needed flow. Without that grounding, my form would often collapse in long runs. Shoulders would tense, hips would wobble, feet would slap the ground. Today, my movement feels more cohesive, like one system rather than a set of disconnected parts.
In the middle of this journey, I had to take time off after undergoing wrist surgery. Despite the break, the recovery was faster than expected. I was able to return to running safely, with confidence in my form and without the setbacks that typically follow time off. That return was only possible because of the foundation built through consistent technique work and body awareness.
To date, I have completed three half marathons and am now training for the 2026 NYC Marathon with long-term consistency. My current pacing averages around 9:00 minutes per mile, and I have been integrating tempo runs, long runs, and recovery blocks with intention, not guesswork. This has translated into both physical results and a stronger mindset.
Running, to me now, is more than exercise. It is a daily discipline that has influenced how I approach work, manage stress, and build resilience. Chi Running India did not just make me a better runner. It gave me a structure for longevity in the sport.
This is not casual fitness advice. It is technical and military-grade in its precision. If you are serious about running for the long term, this is the place to learn how to do it right.