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by Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer
The I Don't Know Running podcast is about how we're all learning to run in some way or another. Whether you're just starting to run a mile or you've ran 100's of marathons and are now in the ultra world, this is for you. We all continue to learn and have something to share. So join us in the discussion and help us make everyone's running experience better. We will talk about our experiences, your experiences, gear, races, and much more.
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- 1 weeks ago26 min
I Thought This Marathon Was Going to Be a Disaster | Episode 216
Send us Fan Mail Marathon #180 is complete... and somehow it turned into one of the most memorable races yet. After months of medical setbacks, almost no training, and serious doubts heading into Alaska, I was convinced this was going to be another difficult marathon. Instead, the Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage became a reminder that running isn't always about fitness or finishing times. Sometimes it's about adapting. Sometimes it's about the people you meet. And sometimes it's about simply ...
- 3 weeks ago27 min
Western States 100 Just Changed Ultrarunning Forever | Episode 215
Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Western States 100 wasn't just another edition of America's most iconic ultramarathon—it completely rewrote the history books. Jim Walmsley's legendary course record that many thought might stand for years? Gone. Courtney Dauwalter's iconic women's record? Gone too. Four men ran faster than the previous course record. Jennifer Lichter became the fastest woman in Western States history in her very first 100-mile race. Meanwhile, trail-running legends Jim Walmsley a...
- Jun 21, 202628 min
Heat Training Might Be Ruining Your Race | Episode 214
Send us Fan Mail A hot race forecast sends a lot of runners into panic mode. Suddenly they're running in sweatshirts, avoiding air conditioning, cutting back on water, and trying to cram heat training into the final two weeks before race day. But does it actually work? In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sports: heat training. We discuss: 🏃 Why last-minute heat training usually backfires 💧 The difference betwe...
- Jun 14, 202626 min
He Won the State Championship... Then Got Disqualified for This | Episode 213
Send us Fan Mail A high school relay team wins the state championship... or so everyone thought. At the North Carolina High School State Championships, Mallard Creek's anchor runner crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead and raised his hand in celebration. Moments later, officials disqualified the team. Not for a false start. Not for an illegal handoff. Not for leaving his lane. For raising his hand before the finish line. The decision erased the relay victory and changed the out...
- Jun 7, 202622 min
The Biggest Race Disasters Ever | Episode 212
Send us Fan Mail When you sign up for a race, you expect a measured course, water stations, timing chips, and a finish line waiting for you. But that's not always what happens. In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest race disasters in running history—from marathons that were too short to count as Boston Qualifiers, to races that disappeared entirely after collecting entry fees. We also discuss empty water stations, open-course nightmares, ghost...
- May 31, 202639 min
Who Really Won at the Bayshore Marathon? | Episode 211
Send us Fan Mail This week on the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into the emotional roller coaster of the Bayshore Marathon through the stories of four very different runners. One ran purely for fun. One fought to keep a Boston Marathon qualifying streak alive. One accidentally qualified thanks to an upcoming age-group change. And one runner achieved what many marathoners spend years chasing: a sub-3-hour marathon. The catch? A 2:59 marathon may still not be enough to get into Bo...
- May 24, 202634 min
The Weirdest Marathon World Records Ever Set | Episode 210
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes marathon running stops being about speed… …and starts becoming something completely different. Because somehow, over a MILLION people apply to run the London Marathon… and some of the people who get in decide to run it: in jeans in full business suits in wooden clogs in four-inch heels or dressed as Thomas the Tank Engine. In this episode, we dive into some of the strangest — and strangely impressive — marathon world records ever set. From sub-2:40 marathons i...
- May 17, 202638 min
The Most Insane Race in America? | Cocodona 250 | Episode 209
Send us Fan Mail The Cocodona 250 might be the most insane ultramarathon in America. 250 miles across Arizona. Nearly 39,000 feet of climbing. Multiple days with almost no sleep. Hallucinations. Desert heat. Mountain cold. And runners pushing themselves far beyond what most people think is possible. In this episode, we break down: the rise of Cocodona 250 Rachel Entrekin making history by winning the entire race outright the brutal physical reality of ultra running Andy Glaze and the “Smil...
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The I Don't Know Running podcast is about how we're all learning to run in some way or another. Whether you're just starting to run a mile or you've ran 100's of marathons and are now in the ultra world, this is for you. We all continue to learn and have something to share. So join us in the discussion and help us make everyone's running experience better. We will talk about our experiences, your experiences, gear, races, and much more.
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