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Welcome to Running Scared Media!
In this collection of shows, we will bring you stories straight from the people who live them. Imagine lacing up your shoes, hitting your favourite route, and joining us as we literally go for a run with inspiring athletes. This isn't just a recording; it's an innovative, in-the-moment experience, capturing raw, authentic conversations as they unfold. Our brand is built on these real-time, unscripted interviews with real people, cultivating a trusted community where you're directly with the source, sharing in their journey. Through these unfiltered conversations, you'll hear their triumphs, struggles, and "why"—all while putting in your own miles—and discover what truly motivates someone to push their limits, conquer challenges, and find joy in every step.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next 50K, every step has a story.
Explore all our amazing shows, including:
- Running Buddies: In-depth interviews with incredible runners.-
- Sole Sisters with Justine and Kylie: Candid conversations with inspiring female athletes.
- Rucking Around with Ari: A dedicated show for all things rucking.
We also create original horror audio narratives intended to motivate joggers (aka jogcasts).
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Happy Thanksgiving! Kylie and Justine start by discussing their unique Canadian Thanksgiving tradition celebrated in October, which involves a feast with maple syrup and everyone wearing "Canadian tuxedos."They then dive into the history of Turkey Trots, the popular Thanksgiving Day races, noting the first one in Buffalo, New York, in 1896 as the oldest continuous footrace in North America. They share numerous personal "running scared" stories including a protein shake mistake and a grand sla...
Today’s episode is a fun one. We’re hanging out with friend of the pod, ultra‑runner Michael Wardian. If you’ve been following along, you might remember we teamed up with Mike a while back to create an audio drama about his run at Badwater 135 — called “Inferno.” When we launched Running Buddies, he was all in, so it’s always great to reconnect. This time, we tagged along for a run through the streets of Arlington with one of the true legends in the running world. Mike’s story is wild. H...
On today's show we are thrilled to be running with Ragna Debats a champion who has won major races like the Marathon des Sables and UTMB CCC. We discuss Ragna's transition from the sport of equestrian to her celebrated running career and how her background may have provided a foundational mental fortitude for ultra-running. The discussion also touches on the increased popularity of running, Debats' personal challenges with performance pressure following major wins, and her future goals, inclu...
On todays show, host Ari Fleeman talks to Nick Davis, the innovator behind a new fitness product called the Cinderuck. They discuss the Cinderuck, a backpack designed to incorporate a standard cinder block for rucking and hybrid workouts, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional rucking plates and specialized gear. Davis explains that the product originated from his experiences in the F3 workout community and the need for an easy-to-transport, low-cost weight solution, part...
On todays show, Soul Sisters co-hosts Justine and Kylie do battle in a unique competition combining mental and physical challenges. The hosts devise a game inspired by The New York Times mini-games, challenging each other with Wordle, a custom Crossword puzzle, Strands, and Connections, tallying up their completion times for each game. After the puzzle segment, the hosts compare their cumulative game times to their individual times for running one mile, aiming to determine a final winner base...
It's Halloween - our favourite time of year - and as a special treat we are running with Marnie Kunz, founder of the running website and newsletter Run Street. We catch up with Marnie as she's moving through Brooklyn's spooky, yet peaceful Greenwood Cemetery. Kunz discusses her journey as a runner, coach, and writer, detailing how she connects running with spooky history through initiatives like the Haunted NYC challenge. We talk about New York City's vibrant running culture, scenic run...
It's Halloween and the Sole Sisters are back at it again except this time they have company! On today's show they welcome guest Sarah Raitter for the Halloween-themed "trick-or-treat mile" running event where participants must consume either a piece of candy (treat) or a shot of alcohol (trick) before each of the four laps. The hosts, and Sarah (an organizer of the event), talk through Kylie and Justine's experiences completing the mile, which involves drinking Fireball whiskey and caramel vo...
On todays show we are running with Justin Andreas, a digital creator, runner, and ultra-marathoner stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska! From the moment we began the interview, Justin's positivity and forward thinking mentality shine through. We discuss the unique challenges of running in the Alaskan wilderness, his experiences and overcoming difficulties in races like the Big Horn 100, and his personal philosophy for ultra-running. Justin also shares his goals, such as running an ultra-marat...
On today's episode of Running Buddies we are on the trail with track runner and coach Michael Darazi. We discuss Mike's goal to compete for the Lebanese national track team and get into the process of how it all came about. From joining a running club in Lebanon to competing in their national championships for cross country and track and field, Mike's passion shines through as he shares his future goal of achieving a top-seven finish to qualify for the World Championship. We also discuss his ...
In todays episode of Rucking Around Ari invites functional fitness athlete Luke Halterman, also known as "Luke Skywalker." on to the show. Luke serves as the DEKA Southwest Road Show Coordinator, a hybrid fitness event series that is a subsidiary of Spartan Race. They discuss his role and the growth of hybrid racing, contrasting DEKA with its main competitor, Hyrox. They explore the appeal of hybrid racing, Halterman's unique training regimen, his background in American Ninja Warrior, and the...
Justine, your host, is running for the entire podcast. But this isn't just a simple run—it’s The Trivia Treadmill Torture, a chaotic game designed by one half of the podcast duo who also happen to be trivia hosts at various pubs around town. The rules are simple: Justine must start running at a 3 mph brisk walk pace. Every trivia question she gets wrong, she must increase her speed. Her only hope for survival is to answer the questions correctly! Listen as Justine navigates four catego...
On today's show we are thrilled to be running with two-time Canadian Olympian marathon runner, Reid Coolsaet. Reid shares his personal philosophy on competition, health, enjoyment, and tackling the fear of the unknown in running. We talk about how Hamilton is a hidden running gem, Reid's transition from marathon running to ultra running and his experiences training with elite groups in Kenya. Reid gives his take on the rising popularity of running and finishes off the run by touching on the e...
On today's episode of "Rucking Around," Ari brings on fellow rucker Giovanni Svette to discuss rucking and the growing rucking community. Giovanni details his background in CrossFit and his progression into rucking after a back injury. They talk GoRuck events, and the upcoming Ruck Race League finals in Atlanta. They finish off by talking in depth about workouts, training and the community spirit in rucking. If you're new to rucking or a seasoned vet, this podcast is for you! Use code ARIOCT2...
On todays show, hosts Kylie and Justine, document their experiences before and during a local 8K race - the Journal Jog. First, they perform an "unboxing" of their race packets, reviewing a bunch of swag like snacks, sunscreen, coupons for Jamba Juice, and band-aids. They talk about the concept of a shakeout run, where they debate proper training and race preparation, the difficulty of an 8K and Kylie's last-minute jogging stroller find. Finally, they shift to race day, with both hosts sharin...
On the today's episode of Rucking Around, Ari is out for a ruck in beautiful South Carolina. He begins by talking about the challenges and rewards from his recent duathlon experience! He then details a bunch of rucking events he is involved with. He discusses the September 11th memorial ruck workout from F3, a 40th birthday Go Ruck Light event, a ruck hosted by "Rock Your Balls Off" to raise money for animal population control, a virtual ruck called "Rucktober" and a Spartan Dekka in November...
On todays episode of "Running Buddies, host Jamie Roberts catches up with ultra runner Mary Hulme as she embarks on her two-hour run in scenic Canadian cottage country. We discuss the "why" behind running and discuss her training for a 100-mile race with her daughter. We also explore Mary's running journey, including her start in 2009, her experience with Spartan races, and a challenging rim-to-rim Grand Canyon run. We finish off by talking about Mary's mental prep "game" and future goals! Fi...
In the latest episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie explore the unexpected connection between pickles and running performance, highlighted by a surprising taste test of Sonic's limited-edition pickle - flavoured menu items. They discuss the historical use of pickle juice by athletes, particularly the Philadelphia Eagles in the "Pickle Juice Game," to combat muscle cramps due to its high sodium content. They also explore alternative theories for pickle juice's effectiveness, such as its s...
In the latest episode of Rucking Around, host Ari discusses his preparations for a duathlon in Cleveland, Ohio, and his passion for rucking. He highlights the benefits and versatility of rucking as a workout, and takes us inside a variety of workouts and organizations that promote rucking and fitness, such as F3, the Travis Manion Foundation, Spartan's ruck division, Wadwell, and All American Ruckers. Pick up some weights, put on the pack, grab some water and lets get Rucking Around! Su...
On today's episode of "Running Buddies," Jamie and Rob have an amazing conversation with Angie Kemp, an ultra runner from Surprise, Arizona. Angie shares her incredible journey, detailing how she overcame significant physical and mental health challenges, including a collapsed lung and a rare diagnosis, to continue running into her 50s. She discusses her transition from road to trail running, her experiences in various ultramarathons like the Javalina 100 and Sedona Canyons 125, and the...
In the latest episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie discuss their hiking experience near Donner Lake, Northern Nevada, and Truckee, California. They share some personal stories, hiking tips, and dog etiquette for trails, including advice on cooling vests and picking up poop! They then shift gears to their elaborate plans for a "Taylor Swift Half Marathon," outlining themed challenges, snacks, and activities tied to each of Taylor Swift's albums for every mile of the race. They also talk ...
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