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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 34 MIN

America's Long Run

from The Ostrich Running Podcast · host Nick Meraz

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 Runninghttps://www.ostrichrunning.com📈 Alethia Run Sensorhttps://aletheia.run/Use Code: RUNSCARED10 FollowOstrich Running:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostrichrunningYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OstrichRunning

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