Crowned "World's Fastest Marathoner Over 50" by the NYT, Ken Rideout is a Jedi of mid-life athleticism and mindset here today to share his improbable story of self-transformation—overcoming a chaotic childhood, a stint as a prison guard, and the an opioid addiction that derailed his life. It's an epic saga for the ages, laced with practical wisdom and tools to tackle setbacks and chase audacious dreams. Read more about Ken👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll701 ✌🏼🌱 - 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 00:01:37 - Ken's Early Years 00:08:18 - College and Prison Guard Job 00:12:50 - Ken on toughness 00:17:47 - Where Ken's Confidence Comes From 00:19:26 - Wall Street 00:28:15 - New York After 9/11 00:30:46 - Addiction Enters Ken's Life 00:40:25 - Ken's Recovery + Lessons Learned 00:46:10 - Ken's Gratitude For His Life Now 00:46:54 - Ad Break 00:48:30 - Ken's Second Life As An Athlete 01:03:15 - What Ken Learned From Hiring Coaches 01:11:22 - Ken on Transferring His Addiction to Running. 01:19:02 - Ken's Mindset Tools 01:28:46 - Wrap Up * * * * * 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: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 #richroll #richrollpodcast