Ken Rideout

Ken Rideout, Masters world champion marathoner and recovering opioid addict, shares raw stories of trauma, addiction, endurance racing, and recovery. He talks about confronting buried pain, how relentless discipline both saved and harmed him, Shelby’s cancer battle, and why willingness and community matter. Tough, honest, and unexpectedly tender reflections on resilience and shifting from performance to peace.

Ken Rideout, a master athlete and recent winner of the grueling Gobi March, shares insights from his remarkable journey overcoming addiction and adversity. He emphasizes the necessity of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for transformation and greatness. Listeners will discover Ken's unique strategies for ultramarathoning, the importance of mental resilience, and how humility plays into his competitive spirit. His powerful message? Winning requires welcoming challenges and facing fears head-on, no matter your age.

Ken Rideout, a top masters runner and entrepreneur, shares his compelling journey from addiction to success. He discusses how running transformed his life, fueling mental toughness and ambition. Ken shares insights on overcoming adversity and thriving in competitive environments, showcasing the link between physical health and personal fulfillment. He also recounts his playful rivalry with Lance Armstrong, blending humor with inspiration as he emphasizes the value of integrity and resilience in both sport and business.

Ken Rideout, a remarkable endurance athlete and former prison guard, shares his incredible journey from addiction to athletic triumph. He delves into the mental resilience required in both prison environments and sports, emphasizing the importance of self-accountability. Ken reflects on formative challenges that shaped his competitive spirit, including the loss he experienced on 9/11. His passion for running and structured training drives him toward becoming a champions in marathon running, offering insights on goal-setting and the transformative power of perseverance.

Ken Rideout, author and elite masters runner who ran a 2:28 marathon at 50 and won ultra-endurance races, shares his climb from addiction to extreme running. He talks mindset skills, why he chases brutal multi-day events, the surprise of a celebrity beer mile, and how he built unshakeable confidence and daily recovery routines.

Ken Rideout, endurance athlete and author who beat opioid addiction to become a world-class masters runner. He talks about trading addiction for obsessive training. He explores relentless discipline, choosing hard over easy, and how high-volume endurance work reshaped his life. Short, gritty stories about races, recovery, and the mindset that fuels radical commitment.

Ken Rideout, crowned the “World’s Best Marathoner Over 50” and known for overcoming opioid addiction, discusses his backstory, struggle with addiction, seeking extreme experiences, running the Gobi March in Mongolia, the power of showing up, nutrition and hydration practices, running the 6 major marathons, and what he's obsessing over.

Ken Rideout, author and endurance athlete who overcame addiction to find sobriety and a 2:28 marathon, shares his story. He discusses his new book, winning the Austin Half at 54, and the training and coaching that fueled a major marathon breakthrough. They dig into faith, identity, family trials, and the risks he took to rebuild his life.

Ken Rideout, Marathon world champion with a remarkable transformation story, shares valuable lessons on mental toughness, overcoming defeat, and developing a fighter mindset. He discusses the impact of upbringing, benefits of therapy, and finding appreciation in life. Ken also talks about his work ethic, dealing with negativity, and the pursuit of happiness and purpose. From becoming a world champion marathoner to navigating criticism, this episode is filled with inspiring insights.

Ken Rideout, marathon champion and one of the fastest runners over the age of 50, opens up about his real struggles. Topics include trauma healing, struggles as a parent, physical pain vs. emotional pain, how to hit the next level emotionally and spiritually, and how to flip the switch to dominate.