Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

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. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/twelve-thousand-miles-ken-posner-episode-2510 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - 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 r