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How do you evolve into an unbreakable champion? Never set limits. Welcome pain. And be ready to die to win.
This is the ethos of Ken Rideout, returning to the podcast to arm you with the tools you need to chase huge dreams and transform your life wholesale anytime, and at any age.
An absolute force of nature, Ken overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—a rough and chaotic childhood and later a battle with opiate addiction—to become one of the world’s pre-eminent master athletes.
He consistently takes the podium at prestigious marathons, including a recent age group world champion title at the Chicago Marathon plus wins in the 50+ division of the New York City, Boston, and Tokyo Marathons.
This summer Ken debuted his ultra career by not only completing the Gobi March, a grueling 155-mile, self-supported, 7-day stage run across the harsh desert terrain of Mongolia, but outright winning it by over 84 minutes.
What’s even more mind-blowing is that before this race, Ken had never slept in a tent, run with a backpack, or had significant experience in the outdoors.
“The reality of the situation doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is what you tell yourself.”
– KEN RIDEOUT
Today we unpack Ken’s extraordinary Gobi March win, his unique strategy in the race, and what motivates his beast-like drive.
We also discuss the mindset tools, discipline, consistency, and humility that fuel his growth and help him get better, faster, and stronger in his 50s.
Ken is one of a kind, bullshit-free, and 100% authentically himself. His vulnerability is refreshing. His perseverance is remarkable. And his message is powerful: nothing good happens when you’re comfortable.
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Note: For those unfamiliar with the details of Ken’s story, consider RRP#701 a primer to today’s exchange.
A reminder that we are all capable of achieving great things, my hope is that Ken’s example inspires you to aim higher, dig deeper, and work harder.
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- Connect with Ken: Website | Instagram | Twitter
- Strava: Ken Rideout
- New York Times: GPS Watch? No Thanks. Top Runners Are Ditching the Data.
- Apple Podcasts: The Fight Podcast
- YouTube: The Fight Podcast
- YouTube: Ken Rideout Wins Gobi March 155-Mile Race — How He Out-Suffered Everyone To Win His First Ultra
- New York Times: How a Former Boxer and Opioid Addict Became the World’s Best Marathoner Over 50
- Gear Junkie: How This 52-Year-Old Crushed His First Ultra, One of the Hardest Races in the World
- Wall Street Journal: How One of the World’s Top Over-50 Runners Got Faster Every Year
- Outside: How to Run a 4:30 Mile (and Crush Four Beers Along the Way)
- Outside: How 51-Year-Old Ken Rideout Runs Sub-2:30 Marathons
- Muscle And Fitness: At Age 51, Ken Rideout Keeps Running Better With Each Mile
- Forbes: Boxing Legend Teddy Atlas’ Podcast Is Growing — So Is His Respect For The UFC
- Outside: All Ken Rideout Does is Set PRs
- Slowtwitch: From Triathlete to Ace Runner
- Slowtwitch: The One and Only Ken Rideout
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