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On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, host Ari talks to Janie Stel, a world-class athlete and leader within the calisthenics community. Stel recounts her transition from competitive gymnastics and cheerleading to the raw, creative world of bodyweight movement, highlighting her preference for freestyle competition over rigid traditional forms. She details her efforts to formalize the sport through Calisthenics Canada and her entrepreneurial mission to empower women via the Women’s Calisthenics Organization. They discuss the various disciplines of the sport—including street lifting and endurance-based sets—while examining its potential for Olympic recognition. Ultimately, Stel emphasizes how shifting her focus from aesthetic fitness to functional skill has transformed her physical capabilities and personal confidence. Follow Janie on Instagram @stellarcalisthenics Follow Calisthentics Canada on Instagram @calisthenics_canada Follow womens calisthenics on Instgram @womenscalisthenics Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On todays episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie welcome a very special guest, Lindsay Housman, the CEO and founder of Hettas. They begin with a conversations surrounding the development of her athletic shoe brand specifically tailored to women’s anatomy. After experiencing foot injuries from running in shoes designed for men, Housman partnered with experts to conduct extensive bio-mechanical research and community-led studies in Vancouver. They talk about the brand’s commitment to addressing unconscious design bias in the sports industry while fostering a supportive community for female athletes. Beyond footwear, Housman explores the importance of modeling an active lifestyle for the next generation to encourage lifelong participation in sports. The sisters also big up her direct-to-consumer business model and the always challenging journey of balancing entrepreneurship with family and various recreational sports. Follow Hettas on Instagram @wear_hettas SPECIAL EVENT and GIVEAWAY Register for our special Hettas Demo Shoe Run (Reno, Nevada): HERE SPONSORS For awesome bar trivia head to: https://djtriviasierranevada.com/ For amazingTrail Hats and Visors head to: https://keapeak.com/ Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On today's show the conversation takes us to Italy where we have an excellent chat with ultra runner Michele Graglia. I had never met Michele before but the conversation really flowed and we ended speaking for over an hour! Michelle is an elite ultramarathoner who transitioned into the sport after a successful career as a professional model. He discusses his upbringing in the Italian Alps, explaining how his childhood connection to the mountains eventually led to leave the high-fashion industry for the world of extreme racing.  Graglia details his victories in prestigious events like Badwater 135 and his record-setting run across the Atacama Desert, emphasizing the mental discipline and logistical precision required for such feats. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of ultrarunning, touching on the financial challenges professional athletes face as the sport grows more commercial. He also recounts a harrowing encounter with an Arctic wolf during a race in the Yukon, illustrating the profound solitude and primal nature of her adventures. Finally, Graglia shares his future aspirations, including her current training for the Tor des Géants, a notoriously difficult 220-mile mountain race. For the FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY ENTER: HERE Ostrich Running: HERE Hettas Running: HERE Full Transcript: HERE Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

For deals, giveaways, discounts join the RSM Affordability Flyer: HERE Every night, Martin Haelstrom has the same nightmare: he runs to save his father trapped in a burning cabin, but never makes it in time. Just like that night all those years ago. Now, Martin returns as an adult to Washington State to rebuild the cabin and beat his time in a 5-mile race. The same time he’s beat all over the world on different terrain, but this time it’s not the environment that will challenge him. Something from the past wants to push him to his limits. Something wants him dead. Haunted by a horrible family secret, Martin must unravel the mystery of the cabin fire before his time is up. An immersive audio-thriller, this Running Scared Jogcast will motivate and entertain you on your next jog! Best experienced with headphones on a long run. Contains gory violence and coarse language. Not recommended for children. Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On today's show we welcome ultra runner Nicolas Lehmann. Lehmann shares his perspective on professional athletics, describing his rigorous mountain training as a lifestyle rather than a chore. He recounts his victories in the PTL, a notoriously difficult 300-kilometer race, and explains the importance of mental fortitude and partnership during such grueling events. We cover his transition from playing rugby to trail running and his preference for solitary, technical routes over crowded mainstream races. Looking ahead, Lehmann reveals plans for a documentary focused on a high-altitude challenge at Mont Blanc. We also hype up the Mount to Coast footwear giveaway a brand with which Layman has recently partnered. To enter into the Giveaway for the FREE pair of Mount to Coast shoes enter: HERE MTC Website: HERE For your running needs go to: https://www.ostrichrunning.com/ Full Transcript: HERE Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, host Ari Fleman sits down with Scott Malloy, the founder of Summit Athletic Academy in Ohio. Scott talks about his transition from corporate marketing to the fitness industry, where he now manages large-scale events like the Summit Stadium Games. They discuss the evolution of functional fitness, specifically the rising popularity of Spartan DECA and Hyrox as alternatives to traditional CrossFit. Malloy also shares his impactful work coaching fitness within the Ohio juvenile justice system to provide structure and discipline to incarcerated youth. Ultimately, Malloy outlines how community-driven competitions and diverse training methods are making high-level fitness more accessible to the general public. Follow Scott on Instagram @scottmalloy1 Follow his gym on Instagram@summit_athletic_academy_cvcf EXCLUSIVE   1. SIGN UP FOR A MARCH 28th EVENT : HERE 2. Reference this podcast 3. Get a chnace to win FREE entry to a June DEKA event! For discounts, giveaways and deals, JOIN the Running Scared Rundown AFFORDABILITY flyer: HERE Full Transcript: HERE Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

Justine and Kylie are back and going down to the Amazon! Join the Soul Sisters as they engage in a "running watch party" for the 1997 horror film Anaconda. Instead of a traditional drinking game, they increase their treadmill speed during jump scares, deaths, and point-of-view shots, while decreasing it when the characters say the film's title. How diabolical! They talk movie’s plot, cast, and special effects while testing each other with behind-the-scenes trivia.  Visit Kea Peak at: https://keapeak.com/ Visit Ostrich Running at: https://www.ostrichrunning.com/ Sign up the exclusive deals, giveaways and announcements on the Running Scared Rundown at: Running Scared Rundown Full Transcript HERE Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On today's show we are running with So Cal favourite ultra runner, business owner (Ostrich Running) and podcast host Nick Meraz. After establishing that fact that his weather is better than where I live, we dive into an in depth conversation that took us through a wide spectrum of topics. We talk about his personal journey of finding sobriety and mental resilience through distance running after serving in the military. We talk about his - and my -  "run scared" philosophy, which encourages athletes to find growth through discomfort and intimidating challenges. We then shift gears and get into Nicks world as an entrepreneur where he discusses the authenticity of the running community and his desire to provide better financial support for non-elite athletes. We talk professionalization of Trail and ultra running and discuss who holds the power currently and in the future in the sport of running. We finish off with our "Running Scared" question, where Nick describes the scenic but occasionally eerie trail systems of Orange County, emphasizing how patience and service to others help runners overcome physical and mental exhaustion. Full Transcript here Follow Nick on Instagram @ostrich.running Check out his business at: ostrichrunning.com Join our News letter here Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

FOR a CHANCE TO WIN an INSULAM CREATURA PRIZE PACK, ENTER HERE 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.  An immersive audio-drama, this Running Scared Jogcast will motivate and entertain you on your next jog! Best experienced with great headphones on a long run.  Contains gory violence and coarse language. Not recommended for children. To Purchase more jogcasts go to: runningscaredmedia.com Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On today's show we turn inward to highlight one of our own great athletes! Today's guest is Vegard Jarvis Westergard, a Norwegian-Canadian athlete who competes for the Canadian National Orienteering Team. We discuss his background growing up in Norway, explaining how his father’s Canadian roots and a love for the outdoors led him to represent Canada on the world stage.  Vegard describes orienteering as a complex sport that blends high-speed physical endurance with intricate navigation skills, where the fastest runner is not always the winner. We then turn to his recent success at the 2025 World Games in China, where he secured a third-place finish. Westergard shares insights into his training routines in Oslo and expresses his desire to see the sport grow through grassroots efforts in Canada. We really dive into his love of navigating the unpredictable nature of the wilderness and the mental challenge of solving puzzles while racing through rugged terrain. Vegard also introduces us to the maybe the "steepest race in the world"  The stoltzekleiven opp Learn more about this race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTtH7UeQdFA Also, if you're interested in Orienteering check out Squadrats. Learn more about Squadrats here Visit Orienteering Canada here Sponsors: Ostrich Running here Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

We have a new name and we have new guest! On todays show host Ari welcomes  Jeremy Brown, the founder of Life by Design, discussing his transition from traditional personal training to a holistic wellness and movement brand. Brown advocates for a "movement weirdo" philosophy, which encourages playful, intuitive physical activity over the rigid structure of typical gym routines. He explains that incorporating functional modalities like animal flows, floor rolling, and hand-eye coordination drills can improve athleticism and coordination for people of all ages. They discuss how neurodivergent individuals often thrive in these flexible environments where they can explore various options rather than following a strict script. Ultimately, Brown aims to foster a movement culture in Milwaukee and beyond that balances intense strength training with mindful, dynamic play. Follow Jeremey on Instagram @lyfebydzyne Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On today's show we do some hill sprints with John Calabrese, an ultrarunner from Fredericksburg, Virginia. We begin by discussing the intersectionality of running and personal resilience. John explains how he utilizes the sport as a form of meditative therapy to navigate life’s hardships, including divorce, the loss of friends, and his journey toward sobriety. The conversation highlights his preference for grassroots trail races over corporate events, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's personal motivations. Throughout the exchange, he offers a candid look at the ultra-running community, describing it as a "tribe" for those who often feel they do not belong elsewhere. We finish off with reflections on parenting, the value of failure for personal growth, and recommendations for historic running trails in the Virginia area.  Follow John on Instagram @breezytrailhead Clips: John C Original Music: Jamie Roberts Transcript here ***Audio improves after a few mins of runtime*** Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

It's a first for Running Buddies and we are so pleased to have legendary French snowboarder Xavier de Le Rue on the show. We caught up with Xavier for a conversation while he was out for a stroll on the snowy slopes of Verbier, Switzerland. Getting to know Xavier was a great learning experience and we covered a lot in the talk, mostly notably his transition from Olympian and Freeride World Champion to an introspective filmmaker and adventurer. Xavier details his unique psychological process for navigating dangerous mountain faces, emphasizing a balance between rational analysis and following one's instinct. We finish up by touching on his work - and interesting reveal - on Point Break and his spectacular piece "Of a Lifetime," which chronicles an expedition to Antarctica with his daughter and brother. Xavier is extremely thoughtful human being that advocates for a connection with nature as a vital remedy for the pressures of a technology-driven world. Subscribe to Xavier's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@XVDLR View his movie 'Of a Lifetime": HERE Follow Xavier on Instagram: @xavierdelerue Full Transcript: HERE Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

On this valentines day inspired episode of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie run with Ally and Michael Ball, who discuss the Cupid’s Undie Run, a charity event held in Reno and various other cities. Basically participants complete a one-mile run in their underclothing to raise funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation and support research for neurofibromatosis (NF). The couple shares their personal connection to the cause through their son’s diagnosis and emphasizes the community support the event provides to families. They then switch it up to play a "newlywed game" style challenge while walking on treadmills. To sign up for the Cupid's Undie Run in your select city go to: https://cupids.org/ Use discount code: solesisters for a 30% discount For great trail headwear go to Kea Peak at: https://keapeak.com/ Use code: runningscared for a 20% discount For fun and entertaining Bar Trivia head to: https://www.djtrivia.com/ For the Full Transcript find it:  here Make sure to give us a review - 5 starts is always nice! Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group 

When we first met Mike, we found out that he had a dream to compete for Team Lebanon at the Cross Country World Championships. After some challenges and missed opportunities, we got word that Mike had moved closer to his dream. So, we caught up with him to go for a run and learn what exactly has been happening over the last couple months. On today's show Mike shares his journey of qualifying for and competing with the Lebanese national team at the World Cross Country Championships. He recounts the intense physical and mental preparation required to earn his spot, including a pivotal 10K qualifying race where he significantly improved his personal best. Despite facing challenges like illness and travel fatigue, he describes the profound experience of racing against elite global athletes on a grueling course in Tallahassee, Florida. While his performance was hampered by heat and obstacles, he emphasizes that the personal growth and the honour of representing Lebanon outweighed the final race time. We finished off by discussing how this experience will influence his coaching philosophy and his future goals in marathon running Follow Mike on Instagram @thedarazi Find the full transcript here Support the show Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.com Visit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merch Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: Instagram @runningscaredmedia Join our FB Running Group