Train for Trails

This online course is a collection of the best practices to train for trails while living in the city. Our aim is to provide science-backed and proven methods to improve your performance and confidence out on the trails.

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Welcoming all trail enthusiasts, no matter your skill level..

There is no hard trail race. The hard part is bridging the gap in your ability levels - from where you are to where you need to be!

First time trail runners

People who have been running on the roads for a while and are trail curious but don't know where to start.

Advanced athletes

Someone with multiple trail races already under their belt, looking to level up their trail performance.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Racing trail races at the highest level across the country

Having finished at countless podiums across the country, Kieren and Sannat are accomplished trail runners in their own right. 

Kieren D'Souza

Racing Ultras Since 2012 And Trail Races Since 2015. Represented India 🇮🇳 at the Trail World Championships in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022.

Highest ITRA score - 744

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Sannat Sachdev

Racing Trail Races Since 2020 - short distance specialist. Represented India 🇮🇳 at the Trail World Championships in 2023.

Highest ITRA score - 686

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WHY CHOOSE US

More than 10 years of trail running experience

Kieren D'Souza and Sannat Sachdev are not unfamiliar names in the Indian trail running scene. Both of them have represented India at the World Mountain and Trail running Championships. They are both running coaches and passionate athletes training at the highest level.

This course is a compilation of all their learnings from doing both short and long distance trail races all across the globe. 

We're here to cut through the clutter and empower you with practical training information.

OUR COURSES

Choose the course that's right for YOU!

We want to help grow the trail running scene in India by sharing our learnings in a concise manner. The idea is to provide actionable information and remove the barrier to entry so that you can have a smoother transition into this beautiful sport of trail running. The two options below are designed to welcome all kinds of runners — from those just starting out to seasoned athletes eager to explore the finer details!


Train for trails 101

Everything you need to start running on trails!

✔️ Our learnings from 10 years of running on trails
✔️ Necessary tools to create your own training plan
✔️ Engage with the course community
✔️ Beginner Friendly + all abilities of athletes
✔️ Over 90 minutes of lessons
✔️ Affordable Price

❌ 3 additional sessions on Safety+Navigation, Trail running technique and Race Strategy
❌ Over 4 hours of live interaction with us
❌  'Ask us anything' at the end of these 3 live sessions
❌  Bonus ‘Trail Running Trivia’ content of 60 minutes


trail for trails | advanced

Level up your performance on the trails.

✔️ Our learnings from 10 years of running on trails
✔️ Necessary tools to create your own training plan
✔️ Engage with the course community
✔️ For all abilities of athletes
✔️ Over 90 minutes of lessons

✔️ 3 additional sessions on Safety+Navigation, Trail running technique and Race Strategy
✔️Over 4 hours of live interaction with us
✔️ 'Ask us anything' at the end of these 3 live sessions
✔️ Bonus ‘Trail Running Trivia’ content of 60 minutes

Vardhan Goyal, Mumbai

"I love the wilderness, but living in a city, the thought that I could possibly train myself for these fun looking races on the trail, didn't ever cross my mind. The course not only removed these notions, but also also introduced me to concepts and nuances which were alien to me. This crash course on Trail running will help people like me, who with the right guidance can do exciting stuff in this sport." 

Arun Venkatesh, Bangalore

"When I signed up for my first trail race 3 years ago, I felt unsure about where to start. This course offers exactly the structured, practical guidance I wish I’d had back then. It answers the questions I struggled with as a beginner, and even now, with years of trail running behind me, I’ve picked up insights that are helping me race smarter and enjoy the trails even more."

Atul Vartak, Boisar

"For a hybrid runner like me who lives in a semi-urban area - doing both road and trail races, the advanced module gave a comprehensive understanding of race strategy and nutrition, areas where I needed the most help. One of the most valuable aspects of the course was the live interaction with the coaches to address my doubts."

Roshan Harith, Bangalore

"I kept telling myself that trail running wasn’t for me. Too hard on the knees, no access to gear, no trails near Bangalore.. Then I stumbled on this course - and honestly, it changed everything for me. I learnt how you can train in a city and still show up strong on trails. I went from running the occasional 5–10K to pushing my physical and mental blocks by running 50K ultras with a ton of climbing."

Take the next step in your trail running journey!

Frist batch starts in August'25 for a limited number of people. We're here to answer your questions and help you along the way. Happy running!

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FAQs

1. Once you sign-up for the course..

You'll have access to the entire course content library that you can go through at your own pace. Engage with other trail runners enrolled in the course through the community section. Join our Strava club, share training tips and train for races together.

2. What do we bring for you in this course?

We have condensed our learnings from over 10 years of racing and mountain adventures in one single place with this course. Our aim is for you to progress faster in the sport and skip the most common mistakes!

3. How do I get my questions answered?

Being enrolled in the Advanced course allows you to share your questions as you apply learnings from the course in your training. We will address these at the end of the 3 live sessions to cover all queries.

4. How long will I have access to the course for?

The 'Train for Trails 101' course is available for 90 days while the 'Train for Trails | Advanced' course comes with a yearly access!

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Everything you need to build your trail running skills in one single place.

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