Col Avdhesh Kumar (Retd) , Indian Army Veteran

Col Avdhesh Kumar (Retd) is a respected endurance coach and certified Master Instructor in ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®, with over two decades of experience in leadership, physical training, and holistic wellness. He served with distinction in the Indian Army for 24 years. A graduate of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA), Col Kumar brings a unique combination of discipline, technical insight, and mind-body awareness to his training. He took Pre-Mature Retirement (PMR) in 2021 to dedicate himself fully to running education and injury prevention.

As a passionate marathoner, he has completed numerous international and Indian races, including New York City Marathon (USA), Big Sur Marathon (California, USA), Tata Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai Marathon and others. 

Col Kumar is  ChiRunning Master Instructor, personally trained and certified by Danny Dreyer, founder of the global ChiRunning movement. As Director of ChiRunning India, he has conducted workshops and training sessions for over 2,500 runners, police officers, athletes, and wellness seekers, helping them run more efficiently, reduce injuries, transition into lifelong fitness using safe, natural running techniques.

He has been invited to speak and conduct workshops at premier Institutions across India including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad, AIIMS (Delhi), L&T, Mumbai and various Indian Army training establishment including Officers Training Academy at Chennai & Gaya,  Shimla, Lucknow, Udhampur, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Bhopal and other locations.

Col Kumar travels across India conducting ChiRunning and ChiWalking workshops, especially for those dealing with knee pain, back pain, and running form issues—from senior military officers & physical training instructors to beginners in running.