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The Ostrich Running Podcast

The Ostrich Running Podcast

By: Nick Meraz
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Join host Nick Meraz, an amateur ultra marathon runner obsessed with pushing limits, and his skeptical co-host Jarett Horton, who can’t quite grasp why anyone would run for fun. Together, they bring a fresh, funny, and unfiltered take on the world of running. From wild race stories and training mishaps to interviews with what Jarett calls "nuts people"—those who run for fun, competition, and every other wild reason—they dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between of the running community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just here for the laughs, this podcast is your backstage pass to the craziness of running culture.Copyright Nick meraz Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • He Didn't Start Running Until 37-Now He's Finished 110 Marathons

    He Didn't Start Running Until 37-Now He's Finished 110 Marathons
    Jun 26 2026
    He didn't start running until he was 37 years old. Today, Gene Jochen has completed 109 marathons, 11 Ironman Championships, earned the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal, and maintained a 10-year Boston Marathon streak.I

    n this episode of The Ostrich Running Podcast, Gene shares the lessons that transformed his life through running. We discuss longevity, consistency, staying healthy as we age, overcoming self-doubt, and why your best running years may still be ahead of you.

    Whether you're just getting started or chasing your next PR, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Stuff That Actually Matters

    The Stuff That Actually Matters
    Jun 19 2026
    Burnout doesn't happen overnight.

    It sneaks up on runners when every run becomes a workout, every workout becomes a measurement, and every measurement becomes a judgment.

    This week Nick and Jarett talk about how to recognize burnout before it steals your love of running, answer listener questions about running 100 miles, and break down the mental framework Nick uses during races when things start falling apart.

    The Next Aid Station Rule has helped save races, training cycles, and more than a few difficult moments in life.

    If you've ever felt burned out, wondered if you could run 100 miles, or found yourself looking for an exit when things got hard, this episode is for you.

    Run Scared.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Unseen Miles | Route 66, Time Off Running & Building Ostrich Running

    The Unseen Miles | Route 66, Time Off Running & Building Ostrich Running
    Jun 5 2026
    We recorded an entire podcast and forgot to hit record.

    After getting over our frustration, we sat down and did it again. Somehow the second version ended up being even better.

    This week we're talking about the launch of the new X Country Reflective Performance Tee, where Ostrich Running is headed, why Nick has taken more time away from running recently, what that has done mentally and physically, Route 66 race plans, and the ongoing debate of lean runners versus stronger runners.

    A candid conversation about running, business, fatherhood, fitness, and the miles nobody records.
    Run Scared.

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    41 mins
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