Running Reimagined: Grasshoppers, Golf Ultras & Cultures Who Run Differently | Episode 181

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lewis survives grasshopper season 🌱🦗 and discovers a wild new fitness challenge — combining golf and an ultra run. Yes… someone ran 92 miles and played 810 holes of golf in 24 hours. New life goal? Maybe. 😅Meanwhile, Mitch celebrates a BIG win — not running today — and reflects on rebuilding fitness, embracing rest, and hitting his first 5-mile run again. 👏Then, we dive into the Running Paradox: how different cultures view running — from spiritual journeys in the Himalayas, to barefoot ultrarunners in Mexico, to elite Kenyan and Ethiopian communities, and the disciplined relay traditions in Japan. How does our Western, tech-heavy running culture compare?Topics in this Episode🏃‍♂️ Mitch’s comeback + rest day success🦗 Lewis vs. grasshopper season⛳ Ultra-golf challenge (92 miles + 810 holes!)🌍 Exploring global running cultures🧠 Running as lifestyle vs hobby🎧 What would runners from other cultures think of our GPS watches, headphones & Strava obsession?Challenge for listeners:Try running without your watch or headphones this week — and tell us how it went! 👇👍 Support the ShowLike, subscribe & share with a running friendJoin us on Patreon to keep the podcast growing!👇 Comment of the WeekWhy do you run? Community? Fitness? Adventure? Therapy? Let us know!🎙️ Thanks for listening to the I Don’t Know Running Podcast — where we share what we love about running… and all the things we still don’t know.Happy running! 🏃‍♀️💨Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show