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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.
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- Ken shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose in endurance sports, serving as an inspiration for others facing similar struggles.
- Ken emphasizes the importance of consistency in training, proactive injury management, and self-care to build resilience and sustain high strain levels for peak performance in endurance events.
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Ken Rideout's Journey: From Addiction to Marathon Success
Ken Rideout, a top master athlete and former addict, shares his inspiring story of overcoming addiction and finding purpose in endurance sports. He discusses his background growing up in a challenging environment, working in finance, and how he turned to running and other endurance sports as a new outlet for his energy and purpose. Ken shares how technology, like Woop data, has helped him improve as a top marathon runner over the age of 50. He also highlights the importance of having distractions and passions outside of the running community. Ken's message of resilience, perseverance, and the power of choice serves as an inspiration to others who may be facing similar struggles.
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