Coach Pani'- as he is fondly called - took up serious running during his Indian Air Force days. While serving the country for 21 years, he also participated in various middle distance running competition and winning them. He was also head coach Bangalore NRC (Nike Run Club).

He is always looking out to learn newer things and enriching his knowledge. He is a certfied Running Coach (UESCA), Personal Trainer (Americal Council on Exercise - ACE) and Level-1 certified Animal Flow Instructor.