Aging Athletically

Hilary Cairns and Michael Wardian
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Hosted by pro ultrarunner Michael Wardian and long-time endurance athlete Hilary Cairns, Aging Athletically explores what it means to pursue performance as we age. Through conversations with athletes and experts across sports, we challenge the idea that aging equals slowing down. This show is about resilience, reinvention, and continuing to compete at any age.

Episodes

  1. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 1: Getting to Know the Hosts (Part 1!)

    Welcome to Aging Athletically! In this first episode we introduce ourselves and talk about a little of this and a little of that. Michael is a pro ultrarunner and Hilary is a long-time competitive endurance athlete in triathlon, running and most recently, Hyrox. Thanks for joining us at the beginning!

    51 min

  2. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 2: Getting to Know the Hosts (Part 2!)

    In this episode we go more in-depth on who we are and some goals for the year.

    37 min

  3. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 4: Pacers Running Owner Chris Farley

    We interviewed our longtime friend and pillar of the DC running community, Chris Farley. We discuss Chris's history in the sport, what running means to him, how he keeps at it, while also learning about the growth of Pacers Running.

    50 min

  4. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 3: Winter Olympian, Curler Rich Rouhonen

    In this episode we interview Rich Rouhonen and learn how he defied expectations by competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics at age 54. He shares the physical, mental and strategic approach that has sustained his elite athletic career alongside a demanding role as a trial attorney. From curling strategy to courtroom psychology, Rich reveals how resilience, discipline and adaptability can unlock excellence at any age.

    49 min

  5. 18 HR AGO

    Episode 6: Elite Hyrox Athlete Amy Bevilacqua

    Today we interview Hyrox star and coach Amy Bevilacqua. Amy shares the athletic journey she started as a young girl all the way to her current passion at age 52. In addition to being an elite athlete, Amy is a mom of 5! We discuss all things Hyrox, training and taking on new challenges.

    43 min
  6. Episode 5: Check-In with Hilary and Michael

    3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 5: Check-In with Hilary and Michael

    After the release of 4 episodes and time for some listener feedback, we check in about how the podcast is going, what's going on in our lives, and what's coming up.

    53 min
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About

Hosted by pro ultrarunner Michael Wardian and long-time endurance athlete Hilary Cairns, Aging Athletically explores what it means to pursue performance as we age. Through conversations with athletes and experts across sports, we challenge the idea that aging equals slowing down. This show is about resilience, reinvention, and continuing to compete at any age.

Information

  • Creator
    Hilary Cairns and Michael Wardian
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hilary Cairns and Michael Wardian
  • Show Website
    Aging Athletically