Meet Our Team
Ion- Managing Director
Ion leads the commercial direction of Pearl Lemon Running with a clear focus on performance outcomes and client progression.
His experience spans sales leadership, revenue systems, and high-value client management, but his approach here is grounded in something more practical: consistency in results. He ensures that every runner entering the programme is not just given a plan, but placed into a structured system that produces measurable improvement over time.
Ion is known for maintaining discipline across operations. That means no reactive coaching, no inconsistent communication, and no gaps in execution.
If your goal is steady progression, improved race performance, and a training structure that holds up under pressure, Ion sets that standard across the entire organisation.
Saurabh Khajuria- Operational Director
Saurabh oversees the delivery side of Pearl Lemon Running, ensuring that coaching translates into execution without delays or breakdowns.
Where most running programmes fail is not in planning, but in delivery. Adjustments come late, communication is inconsistent, and runners are left second-guessing their progress. Saurabh eliminates that.
His role focuses on:
- Maintaining structured coaching workflows
- Ensuring timely updates to training plans
- Monitoring runner performance and adherence
- Keeping communication clear and consistent
With a background in operations and systems management, he ensures that every runner experiences a process that is stable, responsive, and aligned with their goals.
If your schedule changes or your performance shifts, the system adapts quickly. That level of operational control is what keeps progress consistent rather than unpredictable.
Deepak Shukla- Founder
Deepak Shukla is the founder of Pearl Lemon Running and the driving force behind its performance-focused approach.
With a background in building multiple global businesses, he has developed systems centred on accountability, consistency, and measurable outcomes. That same thinking underpins how this running platform operates.
Beyond business, Deepak brings endurance training experience and a strong understanding of what sustained performance actually requires. His philosophy is direct: results come from disciplined execution over time, not short-term motivation or inconsistent effort.
He remains actively involved in shaping the standards of the programme, ensuring that coaching maintains a clear focus on progression, structure, and long-term performance.
Under his direction, the focus remains simple: create a training environment where runners improve consistently, reduce setbacks, and perform when it matters.
