I Don't Know Running
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.
Episodes
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 ...
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:<...
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 UCA...
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 tal...
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.
Becaus...
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 thro...
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.
So...
Did runners really get a marathon medal for only 18 miles?
At the 2026 LA Marathon, race organizers offered runners an early finish at Mile 18 because of extreme heat conditions. Runners who stopped still received a medal — but no official marathon time.
So… does that count as finishing the race?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch break down one of the str...
Imagine leading a national championship race with just over a mile to go… and then the lead vehicle sends you the wrong way.
That’s exactly what happened during the 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta.
With the race nearly decided, the lead convoy turned off the certified course and the front runners followed—costing them nearly two minutes and ultimately the national title. When the a...
If you pull out your phone during an Ironman race in 2026… you could be disqualified.
No selfies.
No GoPros.
No smart glasses recording.
Starting March 2, 2026, Ironman has officially banned athletes from recording photos or video while racing. Violation? Immediate DQ.
You can carry your phone.
You can use it for GPS.
You can call for help.
But you cannot actively ...
He ran 56:42.
He shattered the half marathon world record by 48 seconds.
And it doesn’t count.
World Athletics declined to ratify Jacob Kiplimo’s performance at the Barcelona Half Marathon — not for doping, not for traditional cheating — but because of alleged pacing assistance from the lead vehicle and possible in-race coaching.
So… where’s the line?
In this episode of t...
Trail runners talk about Leave No Trace.
But what about road runners?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we dive into the unwritten rules of road running — the small behaviors that shape how the public sees runners.
Because running isn’t a solo sport.
Drivers see you.
Walkers see you.
Homeowners see you.
Cyclists see you.
And whether we reali...
Endurance isn’t a straight line — it’s a steep curve.
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch break down the “endurance curve”: how each distance milestone (5K → marathon → 50K → 50 miles → 100 miles → 200+) filters runners out for totally different reasons. Past a certain point, it stops being “fitness” and becomes life management — nutrition, decision-making, heat, sleep depri...
Are your running watch numbers telling you the truth — or just a convincing story?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we dig into what your watch can tell you… and where it quietly gets things wrong. From heart rate and VO₂ max to calorie burn, recovery time, and HRV, we talk about why wearable data often feels precise — but isn’t always accurate.
We cover:
Why wrist-base...
What if your next running goal wasn’t about a PR… but about the experience?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch talk through non-traditional running events that are less about racing the clock and more about racing the landscape, navigating terrain, and building unforgettable memories.
We dive into:
🧭 Adventure Racing — team-based navigation, trekking, bik...
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we dig into a question a lot of long-distance runners quietly wonder about:
What does ultrarunning actually do to your body over the long term?
This isn’t an episode meant to scare anyone away from endurance sports. Instead, we talk honestly about what science does know, what it doesn’t, and how real runners experience these things in real life.
We discuss:
- How lo...
Winter running hits different in Michigan—one day you’re “getting it done,” the next you’re sliding around wondering why you even left the house. 😅
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch get into a super practical (and slightly ranty) conversation about treadmills:
Why so many treadmills turn into $2,000 clothes hangers
The real reason specs matter: body weig...
What do your running dreams actually mean?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive into the strange, vivid, and sometimes stressful dreams runners experience — from being late to the starting line, to legs that won’t move, to those magical dreams where you’re flying effortlessly down the trail.
We explore how sleep, training load, stress, and recovery all influence...
Pacing isn’t just about splits, GPS watches, or fitness — it’s about decision-making under stress.
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive deep into the psychology of pacing and why so many runners blow up before fatigue ever truly sets in. From race-day adrenaline and comparison traps to fear-based pacing and watch obsession, we unpack the mental mistakes that quietly sabo...
Running in your 50s is different—and that’s not a bad thing.
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, we talk honestly about what changes as runners get older: slower recovery, new aches and pains, declining speed, shifting motivation, and learning to let go of chasing PRs. We also share what still works, what needs to change, and how adjusting expectations can actually make running more enjoyab...
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