The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Ken Rideout's story, Will Lamar crash out, Could McDonald call offensive plays
Feb 11, 2026
Ken Rideout, elite marathon and ultramarathon runner and author who turned his life around through sobriety and endurance racing. He shares his Boston roots, the road from addiction to daily mileage, and wild races like the self-supported Gobi March. Short, candid stories about training habits, family life, and why running became his recovery ritual.
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From Somerville To High-Stakes Trading
- Ken Rideout described rising from a blue-collar Somerville upbringing to high-paying trading desks in New York and London.
- He recounted getting fired after slapping a hazing trader, then quickly landing a higher-paying trading job and later spiraling into opioid addiction.
From Trails With Reggie To Major Marathon Wins
- Ken described meeting Reggie Miller on mountain trails while training in LA and building a friendship that led to a book endorsement.
- He noted winning several major marathons in the over-50 category, including Boston and New York.
Toughness Comes From Survival, Not Bravado
- Ken reflected that growing up in economically insecure Boston taught thick skin and emotional intelligence.
- He said survival shaped him more than privilege, and fear is universal but must be acted through.
