#997: Michelin Star Chef Turned Marathon Runner – with Jitin Joshi

NOV 13, 202555 MIN
The InnerFight Podcast

#997: Michelin Star Chef Turned Marathon Runner – with Jitin Joshi

NOV 13, 202555 MIN

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<p>Jitin Joshi isn’t “just” one of the world’s most respected Michelin-star chefs. He’s also a multiple-marathon finisher who’s raced across several continents and, for his 50th birthday, took on the highest marathon in the world – the Ladakh Marathon.</p><p>In this conversation we dive into:</p><ul><li>What it’s <em>really</em> like behind the scenes in top kitchens around the world</li><li>Long hours, brutal schedules, poor nutrition… and how he turned that around</li><li>How running his first 10K at 40 led to 21 marathons in 10 years</li><li>The mindset shift from “no time to train” to making endurance a non-negotiable</li><li>Training at sea level in Dubai for a high-altitude race with very little oxygen</li><li>The emotional story behind Ladakh, his family, and why this marathon meant so much</li><li>How Jitin uses food, curiosity and stories to create unforgettable experiences for his guests at Revolver in Dubai</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you work long hours, struggle with balance, or think “my job doesn’t allow me to train,” this episode will challenge that story in the best way.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit play to hear how a world-class chef rebuilt his health, his mindset and his running – while still operating at the very top of his industry.</p>