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In the Media

Feature in the Shawangunk Journal.

(Article link to come shortly)

Stash and Tad talk with Ken about his book, barefoot hiking, and adventures beyond the Catskills.

Caught on the run during the Fat Ox 24-Hour Endurance Run

Ken chats with Carol "Cheer" Coyne about barefoot hiking and his time on the John Muir trail.

Two articles on how Run Wild (Ken is Board Chairman) helped to secure protection for Verkeerderkill Falls.

Teaser Video: Dr. Jeff Armstrong chats with Ken about barefoot hiking.

Teaser Video: Dr. Jeff Armstrong chats with Ken about control--the key to aging well.

Ken's appearance on Fox5 NY 6 News talking about barefoot hiking on the Catskill Grid.

The Nifty 50+ profiles Ken for their You're Too Old For That series.

ATRA's Review of Chasing the Grid

Alan and Liz talk with Ken about Chasing the Grid and his experiences and insights.

Ken chats with Steve Adams about his book and his transition to barefoot running and its advantages.

Ken's interview with Trail Runner's Tayte Pollman about how the physical and spiritual aspects of trail running go deeper than records and victories. 

Ken talks with Brett Barry about how his experiences on the Catskill Grid became a spiritual journey shaped by minimalism, transcendentalist thinking, and a deep connection to the land.

Book review of Chasing the Grid by Michael Bongar at The Catskill Canister. Click on the image to read it.

Chronogram Interview & Book Review:

"Ultrarunner Ken Posner Explores Ego, Endurance,

and the Catskill Mountains in Chasing the Grid."

Ken talks with Josh Self about barefoot Running, the Badwater Double FKT, and his book, Chasing the Grid .

Ken chats with Kevin English about how vitality doesn’t fade with age – it expands when you challenge yourself

Craig Lewis from Running Tales (on Substack) interviews Ken about his book, Chasing the Grid. (Click on image for article)

Ken joins Jason Bahamundi about going from boardroom to barefoot, and his personal transformation through endurance sports.

Ken joins Martin Armitage to talk about his quest to conquer the 420 peaks of the Catskill Grid, the subject of his latest book.

Ken joins Jake Bushman to discuss pushing boundaries by running and hiking completely barefoot and why he ditched the shoes and reconnected with the ground beneath him.

Ken sits down with Doc to talk trail,

transcendentalism, and multi-year projects.

Ken contributes his longevity secrets in Runner's World.

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Ken joins Donna Fellenberg on Catskill Character on WJFF-90.5 May 17, 2025 to discuss the Catskill Grid.

Ken joins Dr. Jordan B. Goldstein to discuss how we challenge ourselves through running .

Interview with Ken Posner on

Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast.

Interview with Ken Posner on Sassquad Trail Runners.

Vinnie Tortorich speaks with barefoot runner Ken Posner

about running over twelve thousand miles, mindfulness

in nature, and more.

Ken and Hank from the NY/NJ Trail Conference on Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast.

In the "Think Inclusive" podcast from the Maryland

Coalition for Inclusive Education, Ken Posner delves

into the fascinating world of barefoot living and its unique connection to the autistic community.

Ken Posner and Charlie Gadol of Run Wild, Inc. raise funds

for land conservation in the Hudson Valley through races

and other outdoor activities.

Barefoot Ken chats about his Ultra/Half Marathon run, the Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run!

The Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run with Ken Posner

Interview with Doc on Hiker Trash Radio.

Interview on Rocks and Roots as Ken discusses his lifetime of adventure and his passion for running, hiking, and books.

Ken featured on Fox 5 News NYC about the

"Barefoot Autism Challenge" at the Guggenheim Museum.

Interview on Running Tales podcast on running barefoot, Badwater and being a minimalist.

Interview with Tony Fletcher on barefoot hiking.

Interview with Stash Rusin, on Inside the Line Podcast.

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Interview with fellow barefooter and blogger, Thea Gavin.

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"American ultrarunner completes barefoot trek of California's John Muir Trail."

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A random encounter with friendly bloggers on the

John Muir trail.

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A book review of Running the Long Path.

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A book review of Running the Long Path.

Ep. 15: Who was Diogenes and why should we care?One Step Beyond
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A live interview while bushwhacking up a Catskills Mountain with Tony Fletcher.

Presentation at Slabsides on the legacy of John Burroughs and his friend

and mentor, Walt Whitman.

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