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.

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  1. 6 UUR GELEDEN

    Episode 7: Chat with CEO, Ultrarunner and Author Nick Thompson

    Nicholas Thompson is the editor of The Atlantic, an accomplished ultrarunner, and proof that getting older doesn’t mean backing off big goals. In this episode of Aging Athletically, Nick talks with us about balancing high-level work and high-level training, what still drives him to compete, and how curiosity, discipline, and endurance continue to fuel performance in midlife and beyond. He also shares insights into his new book, The Running Ground, a great read for runners and non-runners alike!

    43 min.

  2. 5 DGN GELEDEN

    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.

  3. 5 DGN GELEDEN

    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.

  4. 5 DGN GELEDEN

    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.

  5. 5 DGN GELEDEN

    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.

  6. 5 DGN GELEDEN

    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.
  7. Episode 5: Check-In with Hilary and Michael

    1 APR

    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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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.

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    Hilary Cairns and Michael Wardian
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    © 2026 Hilary Cairns and Michael Wardian
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