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I Don"t Know Running

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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23:59

The T-Rex vs. The Whimpy: When Race Day Plans Fall...

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2026/09/20

Send us Fan Mail We had a plan: two runners, two cameras, and 10 brutal miles on the legendary T-Rex trail. Then reality showed up. Between Lewis’s nagging knee, an Achilles that still isn’t quite right, and training that didn’t exactly go according to plan, the T-Rex 10 Miler suddenly seemed like a pretty bad idea. So we did the only logical thing. We signed up for the 4.2-mile race called… **The Whimpy.** In this episode, we talk about the pre-race negotiations, why we finally decided ...

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36:54

Where Are Runners Actually Supposed to Run? | Episode...

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2026/08/23

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 sharing space with distracted drivers. Single-track trails are beautiful—but roots, rocks, and technical terrain bring their own risks. And multi-use paths seem like the perfect solution… until a cyclist blows past without warning. In this episode of the **I Don’t Know Runni...

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23:55

When Race Day Goes Hilariously Wrong | Episode 218

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2026/08/09

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 week on the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we're diving into some of the funniest, strangest, and most unbelievable race-day mistakes we've seen. We're talking about thousands of misspelled finisher medals, runners getting medals featuring the wrong city, marketing ideas that probab...

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29:25

Hardrock vs. Western States: Which 100-Miler Deserves...

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2026/08/02

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 more demanding, more exclusive, and more unforgettable challenge? In this episode, we compare two of the most iconic races in the sport. We break down the entry process, lottery demand, field sizes, altitude, elevation gain, course records, and the completely different experie...

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26:56

I Thought This Marathon Was Going to Be a Disaster |...

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2026/07/19

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 ...

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27:00

Western States 100 Just Changed Ultrarunning Forever...

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2026/07/05

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...

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28:13

Heat Training Might Be Ruining Your Race

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2026/06/21

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

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26:07

He Won the State Championship... Then Got...

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2026/06/14

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...

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22:47

The Biggest Race Disasters Ever | Episode 212

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2026/06/07

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...

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39:24

Who Really Won at the Bayshore Marathon? | Episode 211

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2026/05/31

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...

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34:33

The Weirdest Marathon World Records Ever Set |...

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2026/05/24

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...

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38:20

The Most Insane Race in America? | Cocodona 250 |...

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2026/05/17

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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30:13

The First Official Sub-2 Marathon Just Happened |...

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2026/05/10

Send us Fan Mail For decades, the sub-2-hour marathon felt impossible. At the 2026 London Marathon, that changed forever. Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially break two hours with a 1:59:30 world record… but somehow that wasn’t even the whole story. Yomif Kejelcha also went under two hours in the same race, while Jacob Kiplimo still ran faster than the previous world record and only finished third. Then, while the world focused on London, something unbelievable happened in Tol...

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23:34

They Canceled Again… But Should They Have? | Episode 207

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2026/05/03

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes a race gets canceled… and no matter what the reason is, someone’s going to be upset. In this episode, we’re breaking down the Carmel Marathon cancellation—and the bigger question behind it. Should races cancel early to protect runners… or wait and risk making the wrong call? Because the reality is: there’s no perfect answer. We talk through the race director’s perspective, the runner’s frustration, and the growing divide between the two. From last-minute cance...

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32:15

He Thought He Wouldn’t Finish This Marathon… |...

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2026/04/26

Send us Fan Mail What happens when finishing isn’t guaranteed? 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 Marathon. On paper, it doesn’t stand out. 6 hours and 12 minutes. His slowest marathon ever. But what led up to this race is what makes it different. Over the last few years, Mitch has dealt with: a herniated disc heart monitoring and health scares Achilles surgery a stroke and just days befo...

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20:37

The Pregnancy Penalty: Did Running Brands Ever Really...

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2026/04/19

Send us Fan Mail In 2019, it felt like women in sport had forced a turning point. When Alysia Montaño, Kara Goucher, and Allyson Felix spoke publicly about pregnancy-related sponsorship penalties, major brands promised change. Contracts changed. Protections were added. The sport moved forward… or did it? In this episode, we unpack the “Pregnancy Penalty,” the recent controversy involving Emma Bates and UCAN, and a bigger question: Did this problem go away… or did it just move into the fin...

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18:35

He Was About to Win… Then an Official Sent Him the...

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2026/04/12

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the hardest part of a marathon… isn’t the running. It’s everything that happens around it. After hearing about a bizarre finish at a marathon earlier this year—where the race leader was literally sent the wrong way just meters before the finish—we started digging into how often things like this actually happen. And it turns out… it’s not rare. In this episode, we talk through some of the strangest and most unexpected moments in marathon history—from officials in...

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29:44

Why Do Normal Runners Cheat? (It’s Not What You...

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2026/04/05

Send us Fan Mail Why would an everyday runner cheat in a race? Not elites. Not professionals. Just… normal people. In this episode, we take a look at the strange and surprisingly relatable psychology behind cheating in running—from cutting courses and bib swapping to chasing Strava validation and Boston qualifiers. This isn’t just about the stories. It’s about the why. Because at some level, most runners have faced the same question: What matters more… finishing fast, or finishing hone...

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26:54

The Different Types of Runners (Which One Are You?) |...

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail What kind of runner are you… really? In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of running communities—from Marathon Maniacs chasing finish lines to social run crews meeting for coffee, to performance-focused track clubs grinding through workouts. Because depending on who you run with… running can feel like a competition, a community, or something in between. We talk through: Marathon Maniacs and high-volume racing culture Social run crews and the rise of co...

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23:11

“You’re Racing for the Wrong Reason” — Really? |...

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2026/03/22

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the conversation around running isn’t about pace, training plans, or race results. It’s about something deeper than that. Why are you doing it in the first place? In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch revisit the recent debate around race-day phones and cameras — but this time, they focus on what really stood out: The responses. Some runners believe you should “just follow the rules.” Others argue safety is the priority. And some ...

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