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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 57 MIN

Running After 40: Jeffrey Weiss Explains Why Midlife Is Just the Start

from The Ostrich Running Podcast · host Nick Meraz

Racing Against Time isn’t just the title of Jeffrey Weiss’s new book—it’s a roadmap for every runner who’s ever stared down burnout, grief, or the question: Is this all there is? In this deeply personal conversation, Jeffrey sits down with Nick to talk about how Ironman, ultramarathons, and facing loss reshaped his entire life. They explore what it means to suffer on purpose, the surprising transformation of midlife through sport, and why endurance events are becoming the new rites of passage for men trying to heal. Whether you run to race or to repair your soul, this episode will hit hard—and leave you lacing up for something deeper.📘 Pre-order Racing Against Time Here

Racing Against Time isn’t just the title of Jeffrey Weiss’s new book—it’s a roadmap for every runner who’s ever stared down burnout, grief, or the question: Is this all there is? In this deeply personal conversation, Jeffrey sits down with Nick to talk about how Ironman, ultramarathons, and facing loss reshaped his entire life. They explore what it means to suffer on purpose, the surprising transformation of midlife through sport, and why endurance events are becoming the new rites of passage for men trying to heal. Whether you run to race or to repair your soul, this episode will hit hard—and leave you lacing up for something deeper.📘 Pre-order Racing Against Time Here

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