Ken Rideout shares lessons from winning one of the world’s toughest ultras, becoming a marathon champion in his 50s, and what it takes to chase huge dreams. To read more about Ken and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll793 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Preparing for the Gobi March 00:04:04 Advice from Chris Hauth and Charlie Engle 00:06:18 The Experience of the Gobi March 00:11:53 Meeting the Previous Gobi March Champion Before the Race 00:12:44 Ken's Strategy and Confidence 00:20:32 The Slow and Steady Day 00:21:17 Helping Your Biggest Competition When They're Struggling 00:23:41 The Overwhelming Response from Winning 00:29:24 The Mental Load of Logistics 00:34:29 The Unique Combination of Confidence and Humility 00:35:51 The Beer Mile World Championships 00:39:01 The Dream of Potentially Hosting a Primetime Network TV Show 00:39:58 Reflecting on the Gobi March Experience 00:42:41 The Practice of Perseverance and Putting Oneself in Challenging Positions 00:50:04 Site Workshop: The Trauma Healing Center Experience 00:51:40 Finding Balance Through Trauma as a Parent 00:56:52 The Importance of Trauma Work 00:59:06 Feeling a Desperate Need for Help 01:00:09 Ken's Decision to Go to On Site 01:01:14 The Transformative Impact of On Site 01:09:20 The Fear of Mediocrity 01:11:08 The Happiness of Living a Content Life 01:15:59 Networking and Being Interested in People 01:20:47 The Role of Suffering and Pain 01:22:56 Finding the Right Partner in Life 01:23:50 Overcoming Financial Challenges 01:25:27 Believing in Yourself 01:28:20 Taking Action and Overcoming Fear of Failure 01:34:33 Strategy & Favorite Supplements 01:36:27 Food Conditions and Hunger Challenges of the Gobi March 01:40:43 The Uncontrollable: Genetic Health Concerns 01:43:06 Healing When Your Identity is Movement 01:45:46 Routines for Success: Sleep and Consistency 01:49:30 Question from Viewers: To Motivate Laziness, Exercise like Your Life Depends on It! 01:52:50 Fear of Failure and Accountability 01:54:29 Closing Remarks: Masters-Level Athletics & Endurance Sports 01:59:29 Last Thought: Focus on Positivity & Ignore the Haters 02:02:25 Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast