EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 43 MIN
A Stroke, Kindness on the Run, and the Road to Recovery | IDKR Episode 178
from I Don't Know Running · host Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer
Send us Fan MailThis 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=iq1G6ViSEHcIt’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.💬 Join the Conversation:Have you ever had a health scare that changed your perspective on running or life? Drop your thoughts in the comments.📲 Follow & Subscribe:🎧 Spotify / Apple: I Don’t Know Running Podcast📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@IDontKnowRunning💬 Facebook: I Don’t Know Running PodcastCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail 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 re...
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