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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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
I Don't Know Running is hosted by Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer. The show has published 236 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "6:30 Means RUNNING! | The Unwritten Rules of Running Together | Episode 222" (18 October 2026, 30 minutes), "South Dakota, State #48, and a Finish Line Beer Scare | Episode 221" (4 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Where Are Runners Actually Supposed to Run? | Episode 219" (23 August 2026, 37 minutes).
I Don't Know Running publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 236 episodes.
Booking probability for I Don't Know Running is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. I Don't Know Running requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. I Don't Know Running's contact route on record: verified email.
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Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer hosts I Don't Know Running, a sports podcast with 236 episodes published.
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Episode #222
Send us Fan Mail If a group run starts at 6:30 AM, what does that actually mean? Are your shoes tied, GPS connected, and feet moving at 6:30 sharp? Or is 6:30 just the time everyone starts rolling into the parking lot...
Episode #221
Send us Fan Mail South Dakota, State #48, and a Finish Line Beer Scare It took three years to finally get to South Dakota. Between weather cancellations, injuries, health issues, deferrals, and travel problems, this...
Episode #219
Send us Fan Mail Where are runners actually supposed to run? The sidewalk keeps you away from cars—but it’s uneven, cracked, and sometimes feels like it’s actively trying to trip you. The road is smoother—but now you’re...
Episode #218
Send us Fan Mail You train for months. You survive the race. You cross the finish line, grab your medal...and discover you're officially a FINSHER . Yep. Missing the "I." And somehow, that's only the beginning. This...
Episode #217
Send us Fan Mail Western States gets the attention, the massive lottery numbers, the elite fields, and the biggest spotlight in ultrarunning. But does that actually make it the greatest 100-mile race—or is Hardrock the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Episode #211
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>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.<br/><br/>One ran purely for...
Episode #210
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sometimes marathon running stops being about speed…<br/><br/>…and starts becoming something completely different.<br/><br/>Because somehow, over a MILLION people apply to run the London...
Episode #209
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The Cocodona 250 might be the most insane ultramarathon in America.<br/><br/>250 miles across Arizona.<br/>Nearly 39,000 feet of climbing.<br/>Multiple days with almost no...
Episode #208
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>For decades, the sub-2-hour marathon felt impossible.<br/><br/>At the 2026 London Marathon, that changed forever.<br/><br/>Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially break two hours with...
Episode #207
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sometimes a race gets canceled…<br/><br/>and no matter what the reason is,<br/>someone’s going to be upset.<br/><br/>In this episode, we’re breaking down the Carmel Marathon cancellation—and...
Episode #206
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What happens when finishing isn’t guaranteed?<br/><br/>In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Mitch shares the story behind one of the hardest races of his life—the Jersey City...
Episode #205
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 2019, it felt like women in sport had forced a turning point.<br/><br/>When Alysia Montaño, Kara Goucher, and Allyson Felix spoke publicly about pregnancy-related sponsorship penalties...
Episode #204
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sometimes the hardest part of a marathon…<br/>isn’t the running.<br/><br/>It’s everything that happens around it.<br/><br/>After hearing about a bizarre finish at a marathon earlier this...
Episode #203
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Why would an everyday runner cheat in a race?<br/><br/>Not elites.<br/>Not professionals.<br/><br/>Just… normal people.<br/><br/>In this episode, we take a look at the strange and surprisingly...
Episode #202
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What kind of runner are you… really?<br/><br/>In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of running communities—from Marathon Maniacs chasing finish lines to social run crews...
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