Triathlon Legend Brad Kearns on Born to Walk, Avoiding Burnout, and Living Vibrantly to 123

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You’re not out of shape because you don’t work hard enough. You might just be doing the wrong kind of hard.

Brad Kearns was once ranked #3 in the world as a professional triathlete. He’s a two-time US national champion, a Guinness World Record holder, and most recently took second place in the USA Masters National High Jump at 58. He has trained with the greats, written 14 books, and co-founded Peluva, a minimalist footwear company born out of everything he's learned about performance, longevity, and movement.

But Brad didn’t always win.

After burning out in college as a D1 runner, he spent years crashing from injury to illness, chasing performance but ignoring the signs. Then came the recalibration—one that shaped his career, his coaching, and his message for every fitness-minded overachiever who thinks “more” is the answer.

In this episode, Brad shares a brutally honest look at what it really takes to thrive in the long term and why most people train too hard. You'll learn why recovery, not intensity, is the new secret weapon.

“ Control yourself. Do what works for you and do your best rather than get sucked in to the overly-competitive modern world.”~ Brad Kearns

About Brad Kearns:

Brad Kearns is a former professional triathlete, world-ranked #3, two-time US national champion, and Guinness World Record holder. He’s the co-author of bestsellers, including The Primal Blueprint, host of the B.Rad Podcast, and co-founder of Peluva minimalist footwear. Brad’s work bridges high-performance athletics with real-life longevity—helping people train smarter, feel better, and live longer through movement, mindset, and metabolic health.

Connect with Brad Kearns:

- Website: https://bradkearns.com 

- Book: https://borntowalkbook.com/ 

- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-rad-podcast/id1430171257 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/ 

- Peluva Shoes: https://peluva.com 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/