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On todays 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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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 suicide 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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The sisters are back! Kylie and Justine document their experiences following the "bad at running" plan. Kylie celebrates a major milestone by completing her first 5K without walking breaks, motivated by a Taylor Swift-themed virtual race and the supportive community on Strava. They discuss their preparations for the Reno Tahoe Odyssey and the 5peaks grit in Canmore, Alberta emphasizing how the plan helps beginners build endurance. They also highlight unconventional training methods, such as a Taco Bell-themed run and a spreadsheet-based treadmill game synchronized to pop music. Ultimately, the hosts advocate for a customizable approach to fitness that focuses on personal progress and finding joy in the journey.
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On todays episode of Hybrid Horizons, Ari talks to Luke Halterman, a dedicated fitness coordinator and athlete. They discuss the current landscape of hybrid racing. He evaluates the differing business models of DECA and Hyrox, noting that while Hyrox aims for the Olympics, DECA offers more accessible opportunities for everyday gym-goers. Halterman shares his passion for his role as a Road Show Coordinator, which involves traveling across the country to help local gyms become affiliates. He also introduces his new venture, the RevStrong Games, an innovative competition at TCU that features a rotating format of functional movements to keep participants challenged. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community and providing diverse athletic options for all fitness levels. He concludes by highlighting his personal motivation, including competing alongside his family and his goal to visit all fifty states.
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On part 1 of my conversation with 5Peaks National Race Director Jacob Puzey, we go back to beginning. Jacob describes his rural upbringing in the American Southwest and Pacific Northwest, explaining how his background in agriculture and community shaped his values. We explore Puzey’s transition to Canada in 2015, motivated in part by his family and desire for a different environment. He reflects on his evolution as a runner, moving from a struggling middle school athlete to an elite competitor focused on personal accountability. Finally, Puzey details his preference for steady, runnable terrain, linking his physiological traits to his success in flat-surface endurance events like his treadmill world record.
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On todays show welcome Lisa Sweetman, the new race director for the Five Peaks Ontario trail running series. Sweetman shares her personal journey, detailing how she used running as a tool for physical and spiritual recovery after surviving a brain tumor. We explore the unique challenges of training in harsh Canadian winters, the importance of safety for female runners, and the logistics of managing inclusive athletic events. Sweetman highlights her commitment to the delicate balance between race direction and environmental stewardship and diversity, aiming to make trail running accessible to athletes of all skill levels. We also discuss affordability in sports and the task of negotiating the rising costs of participating in endurance sports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The stoltzekleiven opp
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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.
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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.
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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.
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