Mangaluru Triathlon - Race Director

Coach Daniel Vaz

• Respected Coach & Mentor – A well-known figure in the Indian Running Circuit, admired for his humility, knowledge, and ability to mentor countless runners.
• Educational Background – Engineer from IIT Bombay with a strong analytical and disciplined approach to fitness and coaching.
• Professional Role – Currently serves as CEO at Batliboi, balancing corporate leadership with a passion for running and coaching.
• Running Journey – Began running in 1995; first major exposure at the Pune International Marathon. Though he initially missed the 28K cut-off, his perseverance led him to embrace running fully, with no looking back.
• Nike Run Club (NRC) India – Took on the role of Head Coach, Nike India in 2008, and has since played a key role in shaping the Nike Run Club community in India.
• Training Expertise – Specializes in marathon training, strength, endurance, and functional workouts tailored for runners.
• Certifications –
  • Multiple A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) certifications
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA, USA
• Corporate Training – Has worked with corporates to introduce structured marathon training programs, building running culture in workplaces.
• Lockdown Contributions – During the pandemic, designed and shared indoor-friendly workouts for runners via his FB group, blending jump rope, mat training, strength, and endurance work. These were widely adopted by the running community.
• Personal Fitness – Practices what he preaches—continues to stay fit through minimal yet effective workouts like jump rope and mat training.
• Community Impact – Inspired and guided thousands of runners across India, both directly and indirectly, fostering a strong and supportive running ecosystem.