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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 1H 3M

The One With Olympic Trial Dreams Pt 1

from The Ostrich Running Podcast · host Nick Meraz

The One With Olympic Trial Dreams Pt 1Xavier Smith is one of the fastest runners you've never heard of—because in the world of elite track and field, if you’re not already a star, you’re on your own. In this episode, we go deep into what it’s like chasing Olympic Trials while balancing fatherhood, physical and mental obstacles, and a system that doesn’t reward even the best. This is for the grinders. The ghosts. The 99% of elite athletes running on hope and hustle. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Performance Elite Running

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