P. VENKATRAMAN
Race Director – Inorbit Durgam Cheruvu 10K Hyderabad 2021
Mr. P. Venkatraman is India’s FIRST and ONLY, RRCA ( of USA ) qualified Race Director and has successfully directed over 80 events and managed over 1800 running events in several capacities.
He is a running evangelist and to perpetuate physical athleticism, he being an avid runner himself, has run over 159 Half Marathons distance of 21 km in various parts of the world.
He is also a Level II RRCA Qualified Running coach and a Certified Course Measurer with CPR/ AED Certification.
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. To see that the runners are trained better for long-distance running, he has formulated the ‘Marathon Training Workshop’ which has been conducted in 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 Three for YouTooCanRun
Professionally, Mr. P. Venkatraman is a qualified CA by profession, who then transitioned into investment banking. Before 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
He is also a guest lecturer at reputed educational institutions, an IIT Mentor and Judge, an IIM Visiting Faculty, a Professor in Symbiosis, Ham Radio Operator, and TIE Member.