The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Running Toward Vitality: Ken Posner on Energy, Endurance & Aging Boldly


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What if aging wasn’t about slowing down - but about pushing your limits, chasing bold goals, and tapping into more energy than you ever thought possible?

 

In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Kevin sits down with endurance athlete, writer, and barefoot adventurer Ken Posner. From Wall Street cubicles to mountain trails, Ken has discovered that vitality doesn’t fade with age - it expands when you challenge yourself.

 

We dive into:

  • How Ken went from “last kid picked in gym class” to running ultras and summiting mountains barefoot
  • Why exhaustion from the office pales in comparison to the energy gained through movement and nature
  • The role of fasting, simplicity, and minimalism in building strength and resilience after 50
  • How barefoot training restores balance, agility, and natural alignment - critical for staying strong as we age
  • Why pushing your body past “impossible” isn’t about punishment, but about empowerment

 

Ken’s story is a powerful reminder that the second half of life isn’t about decline - it’s about ignition. Whether you’re a weekend walker or dreaming of your first ultra, you’ll walk away inspired to stretch your own “rubber band” and reclaim the energy, confidence, and vitality that are your birthright.

 

👉 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation - it may just change the way you think about aging, fitness, and what’s possible after 50.

 

Connect with Ken:

Website: https://www.barefootken.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/long_brown_path/

X: https://x.com/Long_Brown_Path

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelongbrownpath

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/posnerk123/videos

 

Check out Ken’s new book: Chasing the Grid: An Ultrarunner's Physical and Spiritual Journey in Pursuit of the Ultimate Mountain Challenge

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Grid-Ultrarunners-Spiritual-Challenge-ebook/dp/B0DV6C7NCX

Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Click HERE to book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 


👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life!

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