Who is Pooja?
Storyteller by profession. Endurance junkie by passion.
A traveller at heart and a seeker of ideas, Pooja balances her life as an advertising professional and an endurance athlete, measuring it one campaign and one mile at a time. Pooja thrives in both worlds, creating stories for brands, and now, through her own journey as an endurance athlete, becoming a story that inspires.
Athlete & Adventurer
Pooja’s love for the mountains began early, earning her mountaineering certification at just 20. From leading Himalayan expeditions to tackling some of the toughest ultramarathons, she thrives on challenges that push her limits.
In 2023, she joined her coach as a crew member at the Badwater 135 and unexpectedly paced him for 80 km .The spark that launched her ultra-running journey. Since then, she has completed multiple ultras, earned podium finishes, and become the first Indian woman in 21 years to qualify for the Brazil 135 Ultramarathon, one of the most grueling endurance races in the world.
For Pooja, running and adventure are more than sports. They are a way to test limits, inspire others, and turn life into a story worth telling.
Amongst top 6 women finishers at the world’s highest ultra marathon, Khardungla Challenge, 2025.
100 kms finisher at the Bhuj Ultra, 2025.
Winner, Sinhagad Epic Trail, 2025.
100 miles finisher, Hell Race, Jaisalmer to Longewala, 2025.
Winner at debut 100 kms, Pune Ultra, 2023.
Pacer at Badwater to coach Adil Beg, 2023.
Key Milestones
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Top 6 women finishers at the world’s highest ultra marathon, Khardungla Challenge, 2025.
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Winner, Sinhagad Epic Trail, 2025.
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100 kms finisher at the Bhuj Ultra, 2025.
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100 miles finisher, Hell Race, Jaisalmer to Longewala, 2025.
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Winner at debut 100 kms, Pune Ultra, 2023.
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Pacer at Badwater to coach Adil Beg, 2023.
In the Long Run
This is where life & running meet.
It’s where patience outruns speed, where resilience matters more than talent and where every step forward no matter how small becomes a victory.
Because in the long run, it’s about discovering who you are along the way.
Blogs
Brazil 135: Legacy of Endurance
HISTORIC FIRST
India's first woman qualifier in 21 years for Brazil 135, one of world's toughest ultramarathons.
The Challenge
The challenge includes a distance of 135 miles (217 km) and a 30,000 ft elevation gain. There are only 100 qualifiers worldwide for this event. The Brazil 135 is a qualifier for the iconic Badwater ultramarathon
Event Details
The dates are set for January 8-11, 2026, and the location is Brazil. Its significance is that it serves as a gateway to one of the world's most prestigious ultramarathons