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  • The One WIth A History Lesson

    The One WIth A History Lesson
    2025/07/15
    The One WIth A History Lesson
    Why run 100 miles? Why invent races so hard they chew people up? Today on the Ostrich Running Podcast, Nick and Jarett dig deep into the surprising, messy, and weirdly inspiring history of ultramarathons.
    From ancient hunters in the African savanna overheating antelope for dinner to Victorian gamblers betting on men to walk 500 miles without sleep, this is the story of how humans decided “too far” wasn’t far enough. We’ll meet Greek couriers sprinting between city-states, Tarahumara runners navigating canyon trails long before GPS, and South African soldiers who turned grief into a 56-mile memorial.
    We’ll trace the rise of pedestrianism—complete with champagne aid stations—and the gritty American trail boom that spawned Western States, Leadville, and Badwater from bar bets and civic desperation. By the end, you’ll see ultrarunning not just as a sport but as a mirror held up to human nature: stubborn, curious, hungry for meaning through suffering—and always ready to ask, “What if we just... went farther?”

    Pedestrianism Book
    The Bunion Derby
    Grit Guts Determination - Ken Chlouber Story
    Running On The Sun Documentary
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The One Where He Shows Up Anyway

    The One Where He Shows Up Anyway
    2025/07/08
    This week on The Ostrich Running Podcast, we sit down with Wes Cornett—a retired U.S. Air Force Special Warfare operator turned ultrarunner, writer, and storyteller who is running with a diagnosis of early-onset Lewy Body Dementia.
    Wes doesn’t sugarcoat anything. We talk about the real stuff: depression, sobriety, what it’s like to get lost on trail and concussed, finishing a 100-miler after two DNFs, and training for the Western States 100 even as time feels short.
    He shares why he still shows up every damn day, how running helped him get sober, and the role of family—especially Elise and his daughter who crew and pace him. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s exactly the kind of conversation we think matters in the running world.
    We also talk about pizza as the perfect ultra fuel, Monster Rehab pre-run rituals, meeting Elise on the Appalachian Trail, and why kindness on trail goes a long way.
    If you’ve ever felt broken, discouraged, or like the miles are numbered—this one’s for you.

    Lewy Body Dementia Foundation
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    1 時間 30 分
  • The One Where Nick Tells All Pt.1

    The One Where Nick Tells All Pt.1
    2025/07/01
    In this raw and revealing episode, we flip the script. Jarett interviews Nick Meraz, the founder of Ostrich Running—ultrarunner, veteran, and creator of a brand that’s become a home for the broken, the slow, the weirdos, and the wild ones. We talk about where the brand really came from (spoiler: it wasn’t a business plan), what Run Scared really means, and why Ostrich Running is bigger than merch—it’s a movement. Whether you’re new to the flock or you’ve been here since the first black-and-white hat dropped, this one’s for you. 🎧 What you'll hear:
    • Why the brand started in a dark place
    • What it takes to build from zero
    • The real stories behind Run Scared

    Ostrich Running Website
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    57 分
  • The One With Olympic Trial Dreams Pt 1

    The One With Olympic Trial Dreams Pt 1
    2025/06/24
    The One With Olympic Trial Dreams Pt 1
    Xavier Smith is one of the fastest runners you've never heard of—because in the world of elite track and field, if you’re not already a star, you’re on your own. In this episode, we go deep into what it’s like chasing Olympic Trials while balancing fatherhood, physical and mental obstacles, and a system that doesn’t reward even the best. This is for the grinders. The ghosts. The 99% of elite athletes running on hope and hustle. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

    Performance Elite Running
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    1 時間 4 分
  • The One Where the Robots Pace Us

    The One Where the Robots Pace Us
    2025/06/17
    Nick and Jarett unpack eight wild (and maybe terrifying) ways artificial intelligence is about to crash the aid station. Will algorithm-built shoes, real-time pacing bots, and carbon-score race calendars save our legs—or ruin the soul of ultra-running? No guest, just unfiltered debate, occasional tech meltdowns, and plenty of laughter for your next long run.
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    58 分
  • The One Where He Runs For Those Who Cant

    The One Where He Runs For Those Who Cant
    2025/06/10
    The One Where He Runs For Those Who Cant
    Ice-cream miles, surprise ultra wins, and a 75-kilometre mountain-to-mountain fundraiser—Isaac “The Green Runner” Leighninger joins Nick to unpack the joy-first mindset that turns pain into purpose. From jumping cars to praying on start lines, Isaac explains how faith, fun, and community fuel his fight against pediatric brain cancer and his own battles with concussion and COVID heart issues. If you need proof that gratitude and grind can share the same trail, press play.

    Want to try Isaacs go to flavor of mid run ice cream?
    Check out Josh and Johns and ask for the yellow cake!

    Here is also links to the some information on DIPG and research. You can find a list of fundraisers here:
    DIPG Funding Alliance
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    59 分
  • The One Where No One Cares Anymore

    The One Where No One Cares Anymore
    2025/06/03
    🎧 Episode 14: The One Where No One Cares Anymore
    In this episode, Nick and Jarett sit down to explore a quiet truth behind endurance running—what happens when no one claps anymore? We talk about the drive for external validation, the shift in family dynamics after your tenth ultra, and the deeper reasons some runners keep signing up for longer, harder, more painful efforts. Is it self-growth? Is it escape? Or is it unresolved pain we haven’t fully faced? This isn’t a training episode. It’s a heart check. And maybe a little therapy session on the mic.
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    1 時間 6 分
  • The One Where We Walk Before We Run

    The One Where We Walk Before We Run
    2025/05/27
    The One Where We Walk Before We Run
    In this episode, we sit down with Tyson Black—a laid-back, hard-working trail runner from Southeast Tennessee who just last year decided to stop making excuses and start walking. Fast forward a few months, and he’s knocking out 50Ks and 50 milers with oatmeal creme pies in hand (and sometimes on his face).
    We talk about what it’s like to go from walking to ultramarathons in under a year, how self-talk keeps him moving through the pain cave, and why most people underestimate the power of slow, steady, stubborn progress. Tyson gets real about juggling life, family, and the grind, and shares the mindset that’s helping him cross the entire state of Tennessee on foot.
    From ripped shirts at finish lines to UTMB dreams, this one’s full of grit, growth, and straight-up heart.
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    1 時間 14 分