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Episode 5 – The Buff Runner: Mason Wright on Breaking the Mold and Running with Purpose This week on The Ostrich Running Podcast, we’re joined by Mason Wright, better known as The Buff Runner—a powerlifting football player turned ultra athlete who’s rewriting the rules of endurance sports. Mason doesn’t fit the typical runner mold, and he doesn’t want to. From facing judgment in the community to finishing the grueling Whiskey Basin 60-miler, he’s been pushing back against expectations and leaning into the unorthodox. In this episode, we talk about:

• How Mason’s football and powerlifting background shaped his ultra mindset
• Why he hosted a 24-hour run to launch Project 3434, his mission to run across America
• The challenges of running at over 200 lbs—and how it’s become his superpower
• His 430 Mile Run Across Utah
• The Single Parent Project

Mason’s story is raw, inspiring, and packed with hard-earned wisdom. If you've ever felt like you don't belong in the running world—this one's for you.

Meet Mason
The Single Parent Project
Ostrich Running