IITian to MARATHON Runner, Learn about His Story | Amarjeet Mehto | Ep 22 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 1H 11M

IITian to MARATHON Runner, Learn about His Story | Amarjeet Mehto | Ep 22

from IIT Podcast with Somenath · host Somenath

🏃‍♂️ From IIT Kharagpur to 100 Marathons – The Inspiring Journey of Amarjeet Mehto 📘🔥------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amarjeet's Insta -   / amarjeetmehto  Amarjeet's LinkedIn -   / amarjeetmehto  Ambedkar Website - https://treasureofambedkar.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amazon Link to Ambedkar's Book - https://amzn.to/4lstEuL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this power-packed episode, I talk to my junior and friend Amarjeet Mehto, who rose from a humble background in rural Uttar Pradesh to study Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.Today, he’s chasing an extraordinary mission — to run 100 marathons in 100 months! 🏅 But this isn’t just about fitness. Amarjeet is also a passionate follower of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and he’s using running as a way to spread awareness and inspire others with Ambedkar’s ideals.This episode is about grit, purpose, and running for change.👉 Like, Share & Subscribe for more such inspiring stories! 🔔#IITKharagpur #MarathonRunner #100Marathons100Months #Ambedkarite #SocialAwareness #InspiringJourney #PodcastIndia #UPToIIT #RunningForChange------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:0:00 Teaser0:57 Introduction - Amarjeet Mehto3:18 Life Before IIT - Preparing for JEE7:52 IIT Results and Expectations11:39 Life at IIT - Extra Curricular Activities15:15 How He Started Running18:02 General Championships at IIT20:16 Running for Elections24:24 Coursework in Mechanical Department26:07 Placement Season - Demonetization Hits29:45 Life after IIT - Startup Journey32:38 What is Career in Operations39:33 Getting into MARATHON Running47:26 International Marathons51:48 Visa Challenges for International Marathons57:00 B. R. Ambedkar and Spreading Awareness1:05:25 Rapid Fire1:09:07 Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

🏃‍♂️ From IIT Kharagpur to 100 Marathons – The Inspiring Journey of Amarjeet Mehto 📘🔥------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amarjeet's Insta -   / amarjeetmehto  Amarjeet's LinkedIn -   / amarjeetmehto  Ambedkar Website - https://treasureofambedkar.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amazon Link to Ambedkar's Book - https://amzn.to/4lstEuL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this power-packed episode, I talk to my junior and friend Amarjeet Mehto, who rose from a humble background in rural Uttar Pradesh to study Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.Today, he’s chasing an extraordinary mission — to run 100 marathons in 100 months! 🏅 But this isn’t just about fitness. Amarjeet is also a passionate follower of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and he’s using running as a way to spread awareness and inspire others with Ambedkar’s ideals.This episode is about grit, purpose, and running for change.👉 Like, Share & Subscribe for more such inspiring stories! 🔔#IITKharagpur #MarathonRunner #100Marathons100Months #Ambedkarite #SocialAwareness #InspiringJourney #PodcastIndia #UPToIIT #RunningForChange------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:0:00 Teaser0:57 Introduction - Amarjeet Mehto3:18 Life Before IIT - Preparing for JEE7:52 IIT Results and Expectations11:39 Life at IIT - Extra Curricular Activities15:15 How He Started Running18:02 General Championships at IIT20:16 Running for Elections24:24 Coursework in Mechanical Department26:07 Placement Season - Demonetization Hits29:45 Life after IIT - Startup Journey32:38 What is Career in Operations39:33 Getting into MARATHON Running47:26 International Marathons51:48 Visa Challenges for International Marathons57:00 B. R. Ambedkar and Spreading Awareness1:05:25 Rapid Fire1:09:07 Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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