L&T Sea Bridge Marathon - 18th February 2024
Mr P. Venkatraman is India’s FIRST RRCA ( of USA ) qualified Race Director and has successfully directed over 105 events and managed over 1800 running events in several capacities.
He is also a Level II RRCA Qualified Running coach and a Certified Course Measurer with CPR/ AED Certification.
As an athlete, he runs a Half Marathon (21 kms) every month, tallying over 168 Half Marathons with a personal best timing of 2:16 at the Oxford Half Marathon. He has also served as a pacer in more than 30 leading running events.
He is a complete bibliophile and has built a library of running books over the years. This has enabled him to assimilate vast amounts of knowledge on running which he delights in contributing to various running forums. In order to see that the runners are trained better for long-distance running, he has formulated the ‘Marathon Training Workshop’ which has been conducted at various cities across India.
Mr Venkatraman founded YouTooCanRun Sports Management Company after he underwent an open-heart CABG. Under the name of Zipper’s Club, he trains runners to run with complete precautions post CABG. The Zipper’s Club initiative has touched lives by making a difference to the lives of his trainees’ post they have undergone CABG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtblWvm10C8
He has to his credit, Two Guinness World Records in Individual capacity and Five for YouTooCanRun
Professionally, Mr P. Venkatraman is a qualified CA by profession, who then transitioned into investment banking. Prior to YouTooCanRun, he had founded two BPOs. One International BPO called Vital Link and one Domestic BPO which goes by the name of Shell Transource with 10 offices and over 3000 employees. Both the BPO’s are acquired by US and UK investors.
Active in various memberships including RRCA, RRM, USATF, IMMDA, NCS4, and TiE Mumbai, P. Venkatraman's commitment extends beyond business. He has authored publications such as "Sofa to 5K – A beginners handbook for running," "The Unstoppables," and "Indian Medical Directors Handbook." Additionally, he has contributed to scientific research with a study on the sweat rate of runners in India.
He is also a guest lecturer at reputed educational institutions, an IIT Mentor and Judge, an IIM Visiting Faculty, a Professor in Symbiosis and KJ Somaiya, Ham Radio Operator and TIE Member.YouTooCanRun Sports Management has grown into India’s most accomplished Race Management company. They have a proven track record of delivering outstanding value to brands, sponsors and running event organizers. With a range of products and services they have custom solutions for Brands, Corporates, NGOs, Public bodies, Educational Institutions and public running events
3A,Valmiki,Beside Bombay Pharmacy College,
Behind Muncipal School,
Sunder Nagar, Kalina,
Mumbai 400098
Office :- +91 9920142195
