Running Scared Media

Jamie Roberts & Robert Lendrum
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Fitness
  • Biweekly

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). 

  1. 2d ago

    Running Buddies featuring Ray Zahab

    On this episode of Running Buddies, we talk with acclaimed Canadian explorer and ultrarunner Ray Zahab. Ray discovered his newfound passion for extreme endurance in 2004 when he unexpectedly won his first race, a 100-mile ultramarathon in the Yukon. Since then, he has traversed some of the world's most unforgiving landscapes on foot, including a 7,500 km trek across the Sahara Desert and grueling expeditions through the Gobi, Atacama, and polar regions.  Zahab explains that preparing for these remote ventures demands intense planning, ranging from high-fat nutritional adaptations for self-contained Arctic crossings to intricate water caching in arid deserts. Throughout his polar travels, he emphasizes the invaluable survival skills and generational wisdom shared with him by local Inuit communities. Beyond personal athletic feats, Zahab finds his true purpose as an educator and founder of the non-profit organization impossible2Possible, which takes youth ambassadors on fully funded, experiential learning expeditions.  Reflecting on shifting media landscapes, he notes how modern technology and social platforms make sharing expeditions instantaneous compared to the massive film crews of his early career. Recalling terrifying moments like baboon confrontations in Namibia and breaking through Arctic ice, he jokingly admits that he spends roughly 80% of his career "running scared". Ultimately, Zahab encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones, embrace the possibility of failure, and discover their true human potential.  Follow ray on Instagram @rayzahab Check out impossibe2possible at: https://www.impossible2possible.com/ Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCARED Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

    Running Buddies featuring Ray Zahab

  2. Oct 21

    Inferno - Mike Wardian's Run Through Death Valley (Full Jogcast)

    “If I had to describe Badwater 135 in one word, it would be: Inferno.” - Mike Wardian Ultra-marathon legend Mike Wardian, a 4-time USATF Ultra Runner of the Year, has shattered records and pushed boundaries across the globe. But nothing compares to the brutal challenge of the Badwater 135—a grueling 135-mile race through Death Valley, where temperatures soar to 130°F, starting at the lowest point in the U.S. and climbing to over 8,000 feet. Inferno is an immersive docudrama that plunges you into Mike's punishing journey as he battles searing heat and relentless fatigue, while his crew fights to keep him on his feet. Part true story, part dramatized experience, this Running Scared jogcast captures every intense moment of the race Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

  3. Oct 13

    Insulam Creatura - Full Episode

    On an isolated island, four components of a gene-altering formula have been hidden. Colonel Ken Capstone deploys his best runner to retrieve the parts: you. Codename: Jack Rabbit. But the island is undergoing unimaginable changes - the flora and fauna are mutating and seem to be acting to protect the components you need. With the aid of the grizzled Capstone and brilliant Dr. Malcolm Burr you will traverse through jungle terrain, over waterfalls and into caves to complete the mission. Be warned, not everything on this island is as it seems. This is also the week 4 story in our Six Feet and Running Challenge! Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

  4. Oct 7 ·  Video

    True Course - Haliburton is done!

    Haliburton is done, and everything about the next training block just changed. This episode breaks down the new program heading into the second 50K on November 15 — a fourth gym day added specifically because of what Haliburton exposed, and the lessons from that race that reshaped how this block is built. The Schedule Running Days — Tuesday: Easy run, 45–60 minutes (30 in cutback/taper weeks) — Wednesday: Hill intervals, 45–60 minutes, building from 4 up to 6 rounds of climb-and-descent — Friday: Recovery run — Saturday: Nothing for the first few weeks, then progressively added sessions to build fatigue heading into Sunday's long run — simulating what the body feels like deep into race distance — Sunday: Long run, starting at 60 minutes and building to 4.5 hours at peak, then tapering down Gym Days — Tuesday: Strength A — lower body, downhill/eccentric-specific (step-downs, single-leg control, tempo lunges) — Thursday: Strength B — posterior chain + core (glutes, hamstrings, planks, rotational work) — Saturday: Strength C — full-body durability (calves, tibialis, ankles, single-leg stability) True Course is a trail running and ultramarathon show for the mid-pack — working professionals and weekend warriors, not the sponsored elite. Part of the RSM Podcast Network. New episodes every other Thursday. Your true course is never the line you planned. It's the one you actually run. TO SAVE BIG on shoes, nutrition and a whole lot more. ACCESS our AFFORDABILITY FLYER at runningscaredmedia.com  Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCARED Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

    True Course - Haliburton is done!

  5. Sep 29

    Sole Sisters - Run to Roll

    On todays instalment of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie introduce their "Roll to Run" concept. Inspired by the viral "Roll for Sandwich" series and tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, the hosts create tiered lists to determine their running partners, locations, times, and fueling options. They use dice rolls to blind-rank various challenges, ranging from pleasant solo runs to difficult tasks like hill repeats or achieving a Strava local legend status. Throughout the discussion, they debate the fairness of digital versus physical dice and share personal anecdotes about their experiences with fitness and gaming. The episode finishes off with the hosts performing their own rolls, resulting in randomized assignments they must complete and film for their audience.  TO SAVE BIG on shoes, nutrition and a whole lot more. ACCESS our AFFORDABILITY FLYER at runningscaredmedia.com  Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCARED Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

    Sole Sisters - Run to Roll

  6. Sep 22

    Hybrid Horizons - Chelsie Grant

    On todays show Ari sits down with Chelsea Grant, a world-class athlete and DECA champion, who discusses the rapidly growing landscape of fitness racing. Grant explores the distinctions between major platforms like Hyrox, which focuses on large-scale endurance, and DECA, which emphasizes smaller, community-driven events and high-intensity output. Throughout the conversation, she details her transition from competitive hockey to functional fitness, highlighting the vital role of specialized coaching and data-driven race strategies. As a professional trainer and business owner, she advocates for a training philosophy rooted in consistency and enjoyment, viewing competitions as a celebratory display of hard work.  TO SAVE BIG on shoes, nutrition and a whole lot more. ACCESS our AFFORDABILITY FLYER at runningscaredmedia.com  Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCAREDSupport the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

  7. Sep 17 ·  Video

    True Course - Post Race Haliburton 50k

    Nine months of training came down to one day at Haliburton Forest — and it didn't go the way it was planned. In this episode, Adam Melnick tells the full story of race day: a strong first 35 kilometers, followed by a stretch where his body pushed back hard enough that walking wasn't a strategy, it was the only option left. He breaks down what actually happened out there, what he got wrong in his preparation, and what carried him through when things got difficult — including the people who showed up to crew him at exactly the moment he needed it most. This episode also marks a turn for the show: with Haliburton complete, the build now shifts toward the second 50K on November 15, carrying forward everything this first race exposed. Your true course is never the line you planned. It's the one you actually run — and this is the episode where that stops being a tagline and starts being true. New episodes every other Thursday. Part of the RSM Podcast Network. TO SAVE BIG on shoes, nutrition and a whole lot more. ACCESS our AFFORDABILITY FLYER at runningscaredmedia.com  Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCAREDSupport the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

    True Course - Post Race Haliburton 50k

  8. Sep 16 ·  Video

    True Course - My Plan for Race Day!

    As host Adam approaches race day, he discusses his plan and where it can all fall apart! TO SAVE BIG on shoes, nutrition and a whole lot more. ACCESS our AFFORDABILITY FLYER at runningscaredmedia.com  Partners: THN Labs - THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you're running long and want to actually know what you're eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com. Code: RSP15 Hettas - Performance footwear for women Shop HereCode: HCN-RUNSCAREDSupport the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Email us at: media@therunningscaredpodcast.com Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group

    True Course - My Plan for Race Day!
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About

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). 

Information

  • Creator
    Jamie Roberts & Robert Lendrum
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Running Scared Media
  • Show Website
    Running Scared Media

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