The Danny Miranda Podcast

#407: Ken Rideout – Marathon Champion Opens Up About His Real Struggles

Sep 25, 2023

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.

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Quick takeaways

Perseverance and refusal to quit are essential for success.

Effort and continuous learning lead to progress and success.

Finding passion outside of work brings fulfillment and personal development.

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Importance of Perseverance and Never Giving Up

The main idea discussed in this podcast episode is the importance of perseverance and never giving up. The speaker emphasizes that the difference between a champion and someone who is not successful is the champion's refusal to quit. They use examples from their own life, such as their experience in running, podcasting, and overcoming addiction, to illustrate this point. The speaker encourages listeners to continue pushing forward, even when things get tough, and to understand that success often comes from putting in the effort and not giving up.

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Standing Up for Yourself

3min

Struggling with Unpreparedness, Regrets, and Addiction

5min

From Finance to Asset Management: A Journey of Opportunities

9min

Effective Communication, Attention to Detail, and Professionalism in Achieving Success

2min

Competition and Resilience

13min

Finding Peace and Overcoming Challenges

10min

Finding Passion and Gratitude

16min

Ken Rideout is one of the fastest runners over the age of 50 in the world. He won the 50-and-over division at the New York City Marathon (2:33:31) in 2021 and the Boston Marathon (2:30:21) in 2022 and he has come in second in that age division in London (2:29:54), Chicago (2:29:53), and Berlin (2:35:48). He also won the 2021 Myrtle Beach Marathon outright in 2:30:58 just before turning 50.

But in this conversation, we focused more on the real pain. How Ken went to trauma healing center, his 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.

0:00 Intro

2:30 On Fighting

7:15 Fighting Mental Demons

10:10 Advice Ken Wish He Got In His 20s

12:40 “I’ve Always Been Willing To Eat What Killed”

19:23 Secret Of Connecting

21:40 How To Flip Switch To Dominate

24:36 Ken Went To Trauma Healing Center

27:50 Ken’s Struggles As A Parent

34:51 Why Did Ken Go To Healing Center?

36:00 Physical Pain Vs. Emotional Pain

37:20 Ken Has The Coolest Friends