Subscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you listen to your pods! On today’s show I welcome Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book The Running Ground to Running Buddies. We talk about Nicks recent trail running experiences and personal updates regarding his media company before diving into his book. This interview was framed around the characters in his book and in this episode we look at Bobbi Gibb and Tony Ruiz. We also discuss demographics of competitive running, debating whether the sport is truly equitable given the geographic and financial barriers associated with ultra-marathons. Ultimately, Nick highlights the emotional and spiritual connections people form with running, framing it as a lens through which to understand larger societal narratives and personal history. Stay tuned for part two!
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06/09/2026
Incredible race with 5peaks this past Saturday. My longest trail race to date didn’t disappoint as the course was beautiful and vibe perfect! Thanks to my fam for supporting me and Glen B for being my 15 years younger “running buddy”! Thanks man! Fuelled with and
Ontario’s awesome race director talks us through the really special course at Crawford Lake along with the rest of the awesome events 5peaks are running this summer! She highlights the deep history of the area and the variety in terrain the loop has to offer! The season is upon us and with 3 events left there is still time to signup for one! Head to 5peaks.com (Runningscared10) for a discount cause we got you covered!
06/05/2026
After another ramp up Team Running Scared x 3 rocks Crawford Lake tomorrow. Really excited for this race and to kick off the summer season with a really nice trail run. Glen B will be my partner in crime along with my two kids who will tackle the kids 3k! It should be a blast as the race team gets bigger and bigger everyday! Repp’n a Canada kit for and and for fuel. And always in .running gear! See you at the start line!
On toadys show, Ari talks to Matt Huff, who represents the Sergeant Bruce Cogley Foundation. The organization honors Huff’s late acquaintance, a Vietnam veteran, by raising awareness for veteran su***de and mental health. To fund fitness scholarships for veterans, the foundation organizes the “Bruce WOD,” a high-intensity workout held annually around Veterans Day. These scholarships provide gym memberships to help veterans combat isolation through group-based functional fitness. Matt also highlights an upcoming partnership with the National Veterans Memorial Museum for a special outdoor event in June as well as discussing how community exercise can serve as a powerful tool for veteran recovery and connection.
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THN make energy gels in Canada with minimal ingredients. If you’re running long and want to actually know what you’re eating, hit them up at thnlabs.com.
Link: HERE
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06/03/2026
05/22/2026
Looks like I got a trail team now! They wanted to run the 3k so we’re doing it. They may have more natural talent than I do! The story just continues…..
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