Ken Posner: Barefoot Running, 100 Marathons & 600 Mountains EP 216

Ken Posner: Barefoot Running, 100 Marathons & 600 Mountains EP 216

April 13, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 216

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In this episode, Anita Mattu interviews Ken Posner about his experiences with barefoot running and climbing mountains.

Send us Fan Mail What would it feel like to move through the world with nothing between you and the ground? In this episode, I’m joined by Ken Posner—runner, writer, and financial analyst—who has completed over 100 marathons and ultramarathons, including nearly 30 barefoot, and climbed more than 600 mountains without shoes. We explore the reality of barefoot running and hiking—from the sharp pain of gravel to the quiet pleasure of moss—and how moving this way demands focus, balance, and patie...

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