The Ostrich Running Podcast

I Didn’t Podium… But This Race Changed Me: The Oneil Park 50K Recap

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. Ostrich Running Website [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Alethia Running Sensor- Use Code: RUNSCARED10 [https://www.alethia.run]

He Was Paralyzed as a Kid… Then Ran 100 Miles

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 [https://www.instagram.com/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. Follow Sean: IG: @takethestairs1 [https://www.instagram.com/takethestairs1/] Ostrich Running Store [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Alethia Run Sensor- Use Code: RUNSCARED10 [https://www.alethia.run]

Ask An Ultra Runner-For Ultra Curious Individuals

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. The Ostrich Running Store [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Alethia Run Sensor (Use Code RUNSCARED 10) [https://www.alethia.run]

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

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. Ostrich Running Website [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Altethia Run Sensor [https://www.alethia.run]

Why He’s Running 1,000 Miles on a Track (Buff Runner Story)

What does it actually take to commit to something most people wouldn’t even consider? In this episode, Nick sits down with Mason Wright—also known as The Buff Runner—to break down his next challenge: running 1,000 miles on a track to raise money for the Single Parent Project. After completing 421 miles across Utah, Mason is taking things even further—and this time, removing the scenery, the variation, and everything that usually distracts you. Just a track. Just repetition. Just the decision to keep going. We get into: * Why he chooses these extreme challenges * What goes into planning something like this * The logistics most people never think about * What happens when things start to break down * And the mindset required to keep going when there’s no external pressure to finish This isn’t just about running. It’s about purpose, discipline, and choosing to do hard things. Buff Runner Website [https://www.buffrunner.com/] The Single Parent Project [https://www.singleparentproject.org/]