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Savio D'Souza is Mumbai's first international marathon winner, who is now a full time coach to long distance athletes as well as sportspersons following other disciplines. Since the inception of the Standard Chartered Mumbai marathon in 2004, Savio has coached scores of runners, inspiring them to graduate from the Dream Run to the Half Marathon and then the Full Marathon.

Savio D'Souza's main objective is to have the opportunity to train people of different backgrounds and sports and help them achieve their optimum fitness levels.

As an Athletics Coach, he has trained several state level athletes for various athletic events. As a private fitness trainer, he has trained a number of international tennis players who have represented the country, like, Harsh Mankad, Manisha Malhotra and Mahesh Bhupathi. He has also trained players in various other faculties like cricket (at the Elf Vengsarkar and Garden Cricket Academy), Badminton and football.

His sports achievements include:

• Recipient of the "Shiv Chatrapati Award" for excellence in sports in 1984-85
• Represented India in the Singapore International Marathon in 1984
• Represented India in the Hong Kong International Marathon in 1985 & 1986
• National Champion in the Marathon event from 1984 to 1988
• Winner of the Pune International Marathon from 1984 to 1986

If you have any questions on training for the marathon/half marathon, you can send these to Savio D'Souza.

Disclaimer: The expert views/suggestions/comments by Savio Dsouza are purely of recommendatory in nature. You are advised to consult your physician before adhering to the expert views/suggestions/comments. Procam International, Savio Dsouza, sponsors/partners of the event or any of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon Committee persons, officials or volunteers or any persons or entities associated with the event or the directors, employees, agents or representatives of all or any of the aforementioned shall not be held liable for any injury, damage or even death which may occur by virtue of following views/ suggestions/comments expressed herein.

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Dead Fish Breathing Pattern Hello Sir, I'm looking for resources on 'Dead Fish Breathing Pattern'. Google and other running sites do not spawn any results for the same. Do let me know if you are aware of any sites/pdfs/books... Thank you in advance By, shyam Posted On : 24 May 2013 ,1:38 AM0No replies
when can i start half marathon? i am 42 years of age have been doing alternate day run (mild speed) for past 6 years; have run the 10k bangalore twice . post this years maraton on may 19 i would like to start training for the half maraton 10 week schedule. is this advisable or shd i do some more 10k training? any other? By, avi Posted On : 06 May 2013 ,10:27 PM0No replies
What type of shorts to wear while running? I have been practicing for 10k. Currently I am running 5kms on treadmill regularly. Now, I wear loose shorts while running. After running, I realized that the skin that touches scrotum has been bruised because of long running. How can I avoid further pains? By, sourabh jaiswal Posted On : 07 Apr 2013 ,2:29 PM0No replies
runners knee and pain Hello Coach, I am practising for half marathon. Have practiced the distance many times. This is my first HM. Recently I am feeling pain in my knees when I run or when going on stairs. I am able to walk properly. I googled it found to be runners knee. I am doing stretches shown in videos on internet. Also icing the muscles. But noa that I am not running since a week taking complete rest and just a week left want to recover fast. Please suggest what else I can do for recovery. By, AlokN Posted On : 09 Jan 2013 ,8:14 PM1 reply hi you have not mentioned your name. continue doing the exercises. and keep and icing your knee atleast 4-5 times a day. keep fit by cycling and swimming. on the race day take a painkiller (anti-inflamation tablet [ask the doctor]) and eat before you take the tablet. Posted On : 14 Jan 2013 ,9:42 AM Reply by, Coach
Pain in the ball of the foot Hello Doctor, I'm 42 years old male candidate and running first time in the marathon. Since last 3 months I started to feel pain (occasionally) in the ball of the foot. I always walk 100 minutes (to and fro) a day. I don't know why this pain has started suddenly. I've habit to walk a lot per day so that won't be the reason. I started running since last 2 months. Doctor suggested me to use vulgus pad (what kind of vulgus pad I should go for) in the shoes. Please advice. Thanks Regards By, Shailendrakumar Posted On : 07 Jan 2013 ,3:55 AM1 reply i think you have asked the question to the wrong person go to ask the doctor Posted On : 12 Jan 2013 ,10:33 PM Reply by, Coach
Half Marathon to Full marathon ? Hello Coach, I recently finished my ADHM with 3.15 hrs. it was my fourth half marathon. Unfortunately I was not able to enrol for SCMM 2013 half marathon. It seems the Full marathon category is open. I am kind of interested to take part in full marathon but it looks too difficult at this point of time from preparation perspective as only 85 odd days are left. Do you think I should go for it ? Also Will I be eligible for full marathon (I mean i don't have any timing certificate for full marathon) ? If you think I can, then please provide me some tips as well. looking positively for your reply. By, Ashu Posted On : 22 Oct 2012 ,3:12 AM2 replies Hi Coach, I did it in around 06:35 hours. It was a memorable moment for me. No matter how late I was, but atleast now I don't have a fear of that distance and will definitely be more prepared next time. Thanks. Posted On : 21 Jan 2013 ,2:15 AM Reply by, Ashu
My heels paining Hi Coach, I've actively participated in ADHM 2010, 2011 and SCMM 2011. Now I'm preparing for ADHM 2012 which is scheduled on 30th September 2012. Off lately, I'm feeling pain on my heels. I am 5'10" and weighing 86 Kgs. I wear ASICS Gel Kayano shoes and i have normal pronation. Let me know what can be the possible causes of the heel pain and how can it be cured ? By, Ashu Posted On : 06 Sep 2012 ,1:34 AM2 replies Thanks a lot Coach... Your very first point seems to be the main cause. Usually I used to jog on roads but off lately i shifted my training to Gym on trademill. After that only i started feeling pain. Once this ADHM is over, i'll take some rest and follow your lead to get relief. Later on will try again slowly on roads. Thanks a lot once again.... Posted On : 27 Sep 2012 ,5:33 AM Reply by, Ashu
Any reference for a good coach Hi I am 45 years male and would like to start running for overall fitness can anyone recommend a good coach I stay in Bandra west hill rd Thanks my cell no is 9821412512 By, abdeali Posted On : 24 Aug 2012 ,2:11 AM1 reply hi abdeali, you can contact Mr Gelies Drego- 9819264894. he coaches at Carter road Bandra west on tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays. regards, savio- 9619968873 Posted On : 30 Aug 2012 ,7:01 AM Reply by, Coach
running in marathon hi prasad i think you should join a running group so that you get all the help and advice from the coach and the experienced runners in the group.You have more than enough time(five months) to prepare for the mumbai marathon. All the best. By, Coach Posted On : 16 Aug 2012 ,8:51 AM0No replies
pace Hi Sir, I complete 13 km, 4 times a week at 8.14 min/km. & cross train other days. pls guide how to improve it for half marathon ? & should i continue 13 km or run more kms.? regards Vicky By, vijay Posted On : 10 Aug 2012 ,4:35 AM2 replies Hi Sir, Thanks..i did 21 km in 2.55 on tuesday., how to reduce time to say 2.15 or 2.20.., please explain reg. interval traning session. many thanks, regards vicky Posted On : 07 Sep 2012 ,4:33 AM Reply by, vijay