EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 41 MIN
🎯 Finding Joy Beyond the Finish Line | I Don’t Know Running Podcast | Episode 159
from I Don't Know Running · host Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer
Send us Fan MailCan you still love running when you're not chasing a PR? Absolutely.In this episode, Lewis and Mitch dive into how to rediscover joy in the journey—not just the destination. Whether you're toeing the line at your first 5K or your 50th ultra, this conversation is for anyone learning how to run for fun, community, mental health, and personal growth.🗣️ We also respond to listener feedback from California about Courtney Dauwalter and talk stats, 200-mile race history, and why we’re all still learning—even the elites.💬 Topics include:Fan mail about Courtney Dauwalter and the Cocodona 250The energy of starting lines and the power of participationWhy the back of the pack is the heart of every raceRunning without a watch: freedom or fear?The mental and emotional benefits of movementHow to support friends and pace with purposeWhy your best run might be your slowest one👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to join the conversation and help other runners find the joy in just running.📣 Drop us a comment: What helps you stay motivated when you're not chasing a new PR?Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Can you still love running when you're not chasing a PR? Absolutely. In this episode, Lewis and Mitch dive into how to rediscover joy in the journey—not just the destination. Whether you're toeing the line at your first 5K or your 50th ultra, this conversation is for anyone learning how to run for fun, community, mental health, and personal growth. 🗣️ We also respond to listener feedback from California about Courtney Dauwalter and talk stats, 200-mile race history, and why ...
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