Sub 24: The Kodiak 100 Documentary | Behind the Scenes with Blake Bender-Ellen Bittner

Sub 24: The Kodiak 100 Documentary | Behind the Scenes with Blake Bender-Ellen Bittner

Some races end at the finish line. Others become stories that stay with us forever. This week on the Ostrich Running Podcast, Nick Meraz and Jarett Horton are joined by ultrarunner Blake Bender and filmmaker Ellen Bittner to discuss the making of the Sub-24 documentary and Blake's unforgettable journey through the Kodiak 100. From training for a 100-mile race before ever finishing a marathon, to documenting every emotional moment behind the scenes, this conversation explores what it means to chase a goal that scares you—and what it takes to preserve those moments through film. Whether you're an ultrarunner, filmmaker, or simply someone chasing something difficult, this episode is about more than running. It's about the stories we choose to tell. 🏃 Run Scared.  🦩 Ostrich Running https://www.ostrichrunning.com [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] 📈 Alethia Run Sensor https://aletheia.run/ https://aletheia.run/ [https://aletheia.run/] Use Code: RUNSCARED10

America's Long Run

Two hundred and fifty years ago, running wasn't something you tracked on a GPS watch—it was survival. In this special solo episode, I take you through the forgotten history of running alongside America's story. From Indigenous endurance runners and Revolutionary War couriers to Lewis & Clark, the Oregon Trail, Theodore Roosevelt, the birth of ultrarunning, and the trails we still run today, we'll explore why running has always been part of the American spirit. Maybe every time we step onto a dirt trail, we're reconnecting with something much older than ourselves. This isn't a history lesson. It's a story about curiosity, exploration, endurance, and asking one question that has shaped America for centuries... "What's over the next ridge?" If you've ever felt that pull to leave the pavement and see what's beyond the horizon, this episode is for you. Run Scared Support the Podcast & Our Sponsors  🦩 Ostrich Running https://www.ostrichrunning.com [https://www.ostrichrunning.com] 📈 Alethia Run Sensor https://aletheia.run/ [https://aletheia.run/] Use Code: RUNSCARED10 Follow Ostrich Running: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostrichrunning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OstrichRunning

He Didn't Start Running Until 37-Now He's Finished 110 Marathons

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. Gene's Book: https://genejochen.com/book [https://genejochen.com/book] Ostrich Running: www.ostrichrunning.com [http://www.ostrichrunning.com/] Alethia Run Sensor: https://aletheia.run/ [https://aletheia.run/] Use Code: RUNSCARED10Run Scared.

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]