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Jul 5, 2024

Episode 2510 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with barefoot runner Ken Posner about running over twelve thousand miles, mindfulness in nature, and more.

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Twelve Thousand Miles

  • Barefoot running is a trend that has slowed down, but not for Ken. (2:00)
  • An hour of cardio per day is recommended for good cardiac health. (8:00)
    • Sitting is the new smoking.
  • We get used to setting a new normal for ourselves that is so comfortable, we move further away from what our bodies were meant to do (10:30)
  • Ken describes his transition to barefoot running (15:00)
    • There are difficulties to it that people need help getting used to, but Ken loves it.
  • Ken has logged approximately 12,000 miles running barefoot! (22:30)
    • He used to wear orthotics but his feet have changed due to barefoot running.
    • Our feet aren’t meant to wear shoes with heels or run in shoes with too much cushion.
  • They swap stories about certain popular processed foods and how our brains adjust to them (or not). (37:00)
  • Vinnie asks about injuries. (47:00)
    • They discuss the challenges along the John Muir Trail.
  • Getting out in nature reconnects us to being mindful. (55:00)
  • Ken has a personal goal of climbing a thousand mountains.
  • You can follow Ken on his website and blog: https://www.barefootken.com
  • There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00)
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  • Vinnie's new documentary "Dirty Keto" is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/!

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