Our Story: This All Started With One Run
In a world of sleek running apps and mass-produced training plans, Pearl Lemon Running was never meant to blend in.
It was born from something much more personal:
A pair of running shoes, a burning desire for change, and one man’s decision to take control of his life — one step at a time.
Meet Deepak: Entrepreneur. Coach. Reluctant Runner Turned Obsessed.
Deepak Shukla wasn’t always a runner.
He was a busy entrepreneur, grinding through 16-hour days, glued to a laptop, neglecting his health, and living life in fast-forward.
Until one day, running became his reset button.
At first, it was just a way to clear his head — a few laps around the block between calls.
But soon, it turned into something more:
A daily ritual. A mindset shift. A transformation.
What began as therapy evolved into a passion — and eventually, a mission.
Why He Started Pearl Lemon Running
Deepak quickly noticed something missing in the running space:
Apps were robotic.
Coaching platforms were intimidating.
And beginners? They were left in the dust.
So he built Pearl Lemon Running to be the anti-app — a place where runners of all levels could access real coaches, get personalized support, and train in a way that fits their real lives.
Today, Deepak still runs daily — often at sunrise — and remains deeply involved in the Pearl Lemon Running community, guiding runners and mentoring coaches from all over the world.
What Makes Us Different
Pearl Lemon Running combines everything Deepak wished he had when he started:
- 1-on-1 coaching with real humans, not faceless apps
- Mindset support, because mental blocks are just as real as physical ones
- Beginner-friendly programs that meet you where you are
- Lifestyle-first planning, because we coach you, not just your mileage
You won’t find cookie-cutter plans here. You’ll find a coaching experience built around you.
From One Man’s Miles to a Global Movement
What started as one man’s personal journey has grown into a global team of passionate coaches and everyday runners who believe in progress over perfection.
We’ve helped people:
- Run their first 5K (even after saying they “weren’t runners”)
- Train around busy family + work schedules
- Recover from injury and come back strongerUse running as a tool for stress relief, clarity, and confidence
And we’re just getting started.
This Isn’t Just Running. This Is Personal.
Whether you’re lacing up for the first time, getting back into it, or training for something big — you’re not alone.
Pearl Lemon Running is here to guide you — every step, every setback, every breakthrough.
From Deepak’s first jog to your next personal best, this is the power of showing up.
For yourself. For your life. For the run.
