In this episode of The Ostrich Running Podcast, we sit down with Cody Novini—a man on a mission to push himself beyond limits, even when he hates running.
Cody shares his unconventional journey into endurance sports, which began on a whim when he signed up for a half marathon the night before the race. From there, he dove headfirst into the deep end, tackling sprint triathlons, Ironman events, and now training for the Zion 100 Ultra in 2025. Cody opens up about his approach to running—not for love, but as a way to overcome fear and discomfort. He talks about the intense pain of his first race, the mindset shifts that keep him going, and his powerful motivation: raising money to save 100 children’s lives.
Tune in for a raw, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious conversation about embracing the suck, setting big goals, and proving that you don’t have to like running to become an endurance athlete—you just have to show up and get it done.
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