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Running Scared Media

Running Scared Media

Written by: Jamie Roberts & Robert Lendrum
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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).

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Episodes
  • Running Buddies featuring Michael Darazi - The story continued...
    Jan 27 2026

    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

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    Email us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.com

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    30 mins
  • Rucking Around - Interview w/ Danielle Parsons
    Jan 22 2026

    The Ruck is back! Today Ari talks with fitness enthusiast Danielle Parsons about her transition from a sedentary lifestyle to competitive functional racing. A stay-at-home mother of three, Parsons describes her evolution from being unable to perform a single pushup to completing multiple five-kilometer races and training for her first HYROX event. They discuss the technical structure of functional fitness competitions, which combine heavy strength stations with significant running distances. Parsons also highlights her commitment to mental health advocacy, using her upcoming race in Las Vegas to fundraise (Race for Impact) for accessible therapy and medication. Danielle emphasizes that consistency and personal mindset are more important than athletic perfection or speed.

    For details on how to donate to Race for Impact:

    Follow Danielle on TikTok and Instagram @healthy.fit.momx3

    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: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.com

    Follow us:
    Instagram @runningscaredmedia
    Join our FB Running Group

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    33 mins
  • Sole Sisters - NYE Resolutions & The McCarrathon
    Jan 20 2026

    It's 2026 and the sisters are back! Today, hosts Justine and Kylie interview Camille Malmquist, the captain of the Mikkeller Running Club (MRC) Reno, to discuss the intersection of fitness, community, and New Year’s resolutions. Camille recounts her journey from a casual runner in Paris to establishing a local chapter in Nevada, emphasizing how the club’s socially-oriented "no drop" philosophy fosters inclusivity for all skill levels. The conversation highlights the McCarathon, an unofficial "underground" marathon around Reno’s McCarran Boulevard, which began as a personal training run and evolved into a major annual group event. Beyond race logistics, the speakers explore motivational strategies, such as using phone screen time statistics to set weekly mileage goals and the importance of high-quality gear like moisture-wicking socks. They finish it off with personal reflections on safety, including encounters with wildlife and the psychological benefits of group support during ultra-marathons.

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    Full episode 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: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.com

    Follow us:
    Instagram @runningscaredmedia
    Join our FB Running Group

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    49 mins
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