Running Scared

About Running Scared

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).

Publisher

Jamie Roberts & Robert Lendrum

Category

education · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 May 2021

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 148 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   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...

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   21 Oct 2026

   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 i...

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   13 Oct 2026

   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 warn...

Inside a recent episode

Sole Sisters - Interview w/ Lindsay Housman (Hettas)

Published 16 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's called Strong is the New Pretty. It's about girls telling their stories, like quotes and beautiful photography from six-year-olds to 18-year-olds. around strength and resilience in sport and why it's so important to them. We bought that book for my twin daughters when they were six or seven. […]

Who has been a guest on Running Scared

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Luke Halterman
• Reid Coolsaet
• Giovanni Svette
• Mary Hulme
• Angie Kemp

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

19 ratings

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