Whether you’re an endurance athlete, trying to overcome a challenge, or just wanting to live a long healthy life- Ken Rideout’s mind-set and story is one everyone needs to hear.
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing speaker, runner, and co-host of The Fight with Teddy Atlas Podcast, Ken Rideout. In this discussion, Ken shares his journey from early childhood, to overcoming addiction and becoming an elite endurance athlete. We dive into his most recent wins, including the grueling Ultramarathon in the Gobi Desert, and his mentality for powering through challenges like this.
The conversation shifts to discuss his shocking InsideTracker results- Despite his incredible athletic performances, he was devastated to find out what his data revealed. Although his initial reaction led him to thinking “I’m definitely going to die of a heart attack,” together with InsideTracker's VP of Science Renee Deehan, they discussed actionable next steps for Ken to proactively manage his health through lifestyle changes.
They explore whether genetic predispositions can be overcome, the negative impacts of processed foods and sugars, assessing cardiovascular disease risk, the role of carbs for endurance athletes, and Ken's current training/nutrition protocols.
Ken’s background 0:00-6:18
Overcoming addiction and transitioning to endurance sports 6:19- 16:39
Ken’s Ultramarathon experience in the Gobi Desert 16:40- 23:12
The winning mentality 23:13-31:29
How Ken began his training regimen 31:30-36:48
The value of VO2max and DEXA scans 36:49-42:09
Ken’s shocking InsideTracker results: “I'm definitely going to die of a heart attack” 42:10-46:54
Why taking a proactive approach to your health is critical- 46:55-52:38
How lifestyle interventions can reverse certain health conditions 52:39-57:02
Can you overcome your genetic predispositions? 57:03- 1:01:07
Are processed foods and sugars negatively affecting your health? 1:01:08- 1:06:25
Assessing risk for cardiovascular disease 1:06:26-1:16:37
Do you need carbs? 1:16:38-1:21:34
Ken’s current weekly training & nutrition protocols 1:21:35-1:31:35
Balancing intensity & recovery for longevity 1:31:36-1:34:54
Ken’s advice for his younger self 1:34:55-1:37:48
Rapid fire Q&A 1:37:49-end
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