Ken Posner, also known as Barefoot Ken, is a versatile individual with a wide range of talents. He is recognized as a financial analyst, runner, writer, and resident of Ulster County, NY. Ken has accomplished an impressive feat of completing 100 marathons and ultramarathons. Notably, he holds fastest known time records for the 358-mile NY Long Path and the 294-mile Badwater Double. As a hiker, he has conquered the Catskills Grid, the Adirondack High Peaks, and the John Muir Trail barefoot. Ken has authored a book titled "Running the Long Path: A Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley" detailing his Long Path thru-run and maintains a blog at www.thelongbrownpath.com. He actively promotes land preservation and stewardship, contributing as a volunteer and director at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Ken currently serves as the race director for the Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run.