This week’s episode takes a very real — and unexpected — turn.
Lewis and Mitch dive into the chaos of everyday running life, from impatient drivers to moments of pure kindness on the road. But what starts as a lighthearted chat quickly becomes a powerful conversation when Mitch opens up about a sudden stroke that changed everything.
🎙️ In This Episode:
The growing rush of drivers — and how runners can stay safe.
The surprising kindness of strangers (and how we sometimes react).
Mitch’s frightening stroke experience while on vacation — and his incredible recovery story.
What it means to slow down, reevaluate, and find gratitude in the everyday.
A look ahead to the California Fall Classic 100K — training updates, gear talk, and realistic race goals.
A shoutout to Laura for crushing the Mammoth 200 and showing what true endurance looks like.
Check out @TheAthleteSpecial YouTube channel and THIS video for an amazing Half Marathon performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq1G6ViSEHc
It’s an emotional, funny, and deeply human episode — one that reminds us all that life (and running) can change in an instant, and how community helps us through it.
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