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

The Stuff That Actually Matters

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. Ostrich Running Store [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Alethia Running Sensor (Use Code RUNSCARED10) [https://www.alethia.run] Damn Accident Injury Attorneys [https://www.damnaccident.com]

The Unseen Miles | Route 66, Time Off Running & Building Ostrich Running

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. Thank You to Our Sponsors Alethia Running Sensor [https://www.alethia.run] Damn Accident [https://www.damnaccident.com] and us... Ostrich Running [https://www.ostrichrunning.com]

Run Your Own Race

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. Ostrich Running Store [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] Alethia Run Sensor [https://www.alethia.run]

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]