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
  • Run Your Own Race

    Run Your Own Race
    May 29 2026
    Most of us spend our lives racing people who don't even know we're competing with them.
    The runner chasing a PR.
    The entrepreneur chasing success.
    The parent trying to keep up.
    The creator chasing numbers.

    But what if we've been running the wrong race all along?

    In this solo episode, Nick explores the race nobody talks about—the internal battle between who you are and who you're capable of becoming.

    From ultrarunning and business ownership to fatherhood and personal growth, this conversation examines why comparison steals our joy and why courage matters more than finishing position.

    Because maybe success isn't about beating other people.
    Maybe it's about refusing to quit on yourself.

    For the Flock.
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    18 mins
  • I Didn’t Podium… But This Race Changed Me: The Oneil Park 50K Recap

    I Didn’t Podium… But This Race Changed Me: The Oneil Park 50K Recap
    May 22 2026
    I didn’t podium at the O’Neill Park 50K.But honestly… this race changed the way I look at racing, suffering, fueling, and even why I run in the first place.In this solo episode, I break down the entire experience from the KH Races O’Neill Park 50K:
    • battling for 3rd place
    • realizing what “racing” actually feels like
    • going head-to-head with Thomas Demartino
    • completely cramping up on the climb
    • learning hard lessons about sodium and fueling
    • and why this race left me feeling more fulfilled than disappointed
    I also talk openly about the irony of owning an electrolyte company while mismanaging my sodium intake during one of the hardest efforts I’ve ever put out.But the biggest takeaway from the weekend had nothing to do with placement.Seeing Ostrich Running at the race… watching runners support the brand… having my wife and family there helping at the booth… that meant more to me than any podium ever could.Huge shoutout to:
    • KH Races
    • Ethan Meza for an incredible performance and almost breaking the course record
    • Melody Cox for dominating the women’s field
    • Thomas Demartino for pushing me all race long
    • and everyone who came by the booth and supported the vision
    This one is about racing, community, and learning to appreciate the effort regardless of the outcome.Run scared.
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    34 mins
  • He Was Paralyzed as a Kid… Then Ran 100 Miles

    He Was Paralyzed as a Kid… Then Ran 100 Miles
    May 15 2026
    What if the thing you take for granted every single day… was almost taken away from you completely?In this episode of the Ostrich Running Podcast, we sit down with ultra runner Sean Casey (@takethestairs1), whose story completely changed the way we think about movement, pain, and endurance.Sean was paralyzed as a kid and had to relearn how to walk. Years later, he would go on to run one of the hardest ultramarathons in the world: the Leadville 100.But this conversation goes far beyond ultra running.We talk about:
    • learning to appreciate movement
    • why suffering changes people
    • running for fulfillment instead of validation
    • the mental side of ultras
    • why trails changed his relationship with running
    • intentional training vs ego mileage
    • and what “Take the Stairs” really means
    This is one of the most honest and perspective-shifting conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Ask An Ultra Runner-For Ultra Curious Individuals

    Ask An Ultra Runner-For Ultra Curious Individuals
    May 8 2026
    Ultra runners are weird… and today Jarett is asking all the questions every normal person has been thinking.

    How do you even become an ultra runner?
    How much do you eat during a race?
    Do you need a crew?
    How do people run through the night?

    And honestly… what do you even win for doing this?

    In this episode (and reoccuring throughout season 2) of the Ostrich Running Podcast, Nick and Jarett break down ultra running in the most approachable way possible—covering gear, fueling, training, recovery, race day insanity, and the mindset behind running extreme distances.Whether you’re an experienced runner, curious beginner, or someone who thinks ultra runners are completely insane… this episode is for you.

    This is Ask an Ultra Runner.

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    52 mins
  • Your Fitness Didn’t Disappear—You’re Under-Fueled

    Your Fitness Didn’t Disappear—You’re Under-Fueled
    May 1 2026
    Your fitness didn’t disappear… your fuel did.

    In this solo episode, Nick shares a recent experience with under-fueling that led to a failed tempo run—and breaks down what’s actually happening in your body when you’re not eating enough.

    From glycogen depletion to muscle performance, this episode explains why fueling is critical not just during your runs, but across your entire training cycle.

    If your legs are giving out before your lungs, this is a lesson you don’t want to miss.

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    40 mins