Running Scared Media

Author: Jamie Roberts & Robert Lendrum

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 milesand 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). 
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Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports

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Running Buddies featuring Michael Wardian
Episode 26
Monday, 17 November, 2025

Today’s episode is a fun one. We’re hanging out with friend of the pod, ultra‑runner Michael Wardian. If you’ve been following along, you might remember we teamed up with Mike a while back to create an audio drama about his run at Badwater 135 — called “Inferno.” When we launched Running Buddies, he was all in, so it’s always great to reconnect. This time, we tagged along for a run through the streets of Arlington with one of the true legends in the running world.Mike’s story is wild. He’s knocked out the Appalachian Trail, pulled off seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, and somehow balances all that with being a dad, an international ship broker, and a competitive athlete across different sports. Pickleball anyone?We got into his training routine, what’s next on his fitness horizon, and even his plan to row across the Atlantic (yup, you heard that right). He opened up about his philosophy on running, what fuels his competitive drive, and how he stares down fear.The big takeaway? Mike keeps coming back to consistency, setting goals, and chasing adventure. And for anyone just starting out, his advice is simple but powerful: make your commitments public — it keeps you accountable.Follow Mike on Instgram @mikewardianSupport the showRunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group