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I Don't Know Running — 226 episodes

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1

The Biggest Race Disasters Ever | Episode 212

2

Who Really Won at the Bayshore Marathon? | Episode 211

3

The Weirdest Marathon World Records Ever Set | Episode 210

4

The Most Insane Race in America? | Cocodona 250 | Episode 209

5

The First Official Sub-2 Marathon Just Happened | Episode 208

6

They Canceled Again… But Should They Have? | Episode 207

7

He Thought He Wouldn’t Finish This Marathon… | Episode 206

8

The Pregnancy Penalty: Did Running Brands Ever Really Change? | Episode 205

9

He Was About to Win… Then an Official Sent Him the Wrong Way

10

Why Do Normal Runners Cheat? (It’s Not What You Think) | Episode 203

11

The Different Types of Runners (Which One Are You?) | Episode 202

12

“You’re Racing for the Wrong Reason” — Really? | Episode 201

13

They Gave Marathon Medals at Mile 18?! | Episode 200

14

Lead Vehicle Sends Runners the WRONG Way (USATF Championship Chaos) | Episode 199

15

Ironman Will DQ You for This in 2026 | Episode 198

16

Fastest Half Marathon Ever — But It Doesn’t Count | Episode 197

17

Running Etiquette 101: What Every Runner Needs to Remember | Episode 196

18

How Rare Is a 100-Mile Finish? (The Endurance Curve Explained) | IDKR Episode 195

19

The Illusion of Precision: Why Your Running Watch Might Be Lying to You | IDKR Episode 194

20

If You Had $1,000–$6,000 to Run Anywhere… Where Would You Go? | IDKR Episode 193

21

Is Ultrarunning Healthy Long-Term? What Science Still Can’t Answer | IDKR Episode 192

22

Treadmills: Why They Become $2,000 Clothes Hangers (And What To Buy Instead) | IDKR Episode 191

23

Decoding Runner’s Dreams: What Your Sleep Reveals About Performance | IDKR Episode 190

24

The Psychology of Pacing: How Runners Blow It Early (And How to Fix It) | IDKR Episode 189

25

Running in Your 50s: What Changes, What Hurts, and What Still Works | IDKR Episode 188

26

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Runners (From $5 to “Are You Serious?”) | IDKR Episode 187

27

Are You Ready for Remote Runs? | 3 Safety Pillars | IDKR Episode 186

28

Runner vs Non-Runner Language: Why Our “Easy Run” Isn’t Easy | IDKR Episode 185

29

The Crazy Foods That Keep Ultrarunners Moving (Coke, Broth & Grilled Cheese) | IDKR Episode 184

30

The Craziest Olympic Marathon Ever: The Insane 1904 St. Louis Disaster | IDKR Episode 183

31

The World’s Most Iconic Marathons | Historic Races Every Runner Should Know | IDKR Episode 182

32

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

33

CFC 100K Recap: 50 Miles, 11k’ Vert, and the Mental Game I Lost (and Learned From) | Episode 180

34

Trail Running: Escaping Urban Overload - Finding Peace Beyond the Pavement | IDKR Episode 179

35

A Stroke, Kindness on the Run, and the Road to Recovery | IDKR Episode 178

36

The Hidden Costs of Running Races | Are You Paying More Than You Think? | IDKR Episode 177

37

👉 Why Rest & Recovery Might Be Your Secret Weapon | IDKR Episode 176

38

Are Virtual Races the Future of Running? | IDKR Episode 175

39

Is Running Addicting? | Finding Balance, Faith & the Runner’s High | IDKR Episode 174

40

AI Training Plans vs. Human Coaches (and Why UTMB’s Website Drives Us Crazy) | IDKR Episode 173

41

Run-Walk Recovery, Zone 2 Training & Updates from the Trail | IDKR Podcast Episode 172

42

Stop Doing This on the Trails! | Trail Running Etiquette | IDKR Podcast Episode 171

43

First Ironman Journey + 130-Time Triathlete Stories | IDKR Podcast | Episode 170

44

Toenails, Vomit & Dehydration: How Far Would You Go to Finish an Ultra? | IDKR Podcast | Episode 169

45

🎽 From Gear Fail to $900 Watch: How to Actually Research a Race | IDKR Podcast | Episode 168

46

Boston Changes the Rules! New Qualifying Standards Stir Controversy | IDKR Podcast | Episode 167

47

Back to the Start: Signing Up for a 100K After a Long Break | IDKR Podcast | Episode 166

48

Western States Mayhem: Near Records, Meltdowns & Massive Comebacks - IDKR Podcast | Episode 165

49

He’s Chasing the Fastest Appalachian Trail Record | I Don’t Know Running Podcast - Episode 164

50

Losing Running: When Injury Shakes Your Identity | Episode 163

51

Why Western States 100 Gives Us All the Feels | Race Preview + Big News! IDKR Podcast | Episode 162

52

These 10 Marathons Are Totally Insane — Would You Run Them?! | IDKR Podcast | Episode 161

53

🎽 How to Run a Marathon on a Budget | Save Big Without Skimping on Your Race! | Episode 160

54

🎯 Finding Joy Beyond the Finish Line | I Don’t Know Running Podcast | Episode 159

55

Conquering the Manitou Incline: The Steepest Mile You’ll Ever Hike | IDKR Podcast | Episode 158

56

Inside the Cocodona 250: Course Records, Crazy Weather & Ultra Drama| | Episode 157

57

Lunch Money, Lobster Butter & Running Motivation | I Don't Know Running Ep. 156

58

Running with Dogs, Internet Comments, and Grumpy Old Men Vibes | IDKR Podcast | Episode 155

59

Running Then vs Now: How 5Ks, Marathons & Races Have Totally Changed | Episode 154

60

Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z: Who Runs It Best? 🏃‍♂️💬 | Episode 153

61

🎙️ Marathon Gear & Pre-Race Jitters: What You Really Need to Know! IDKR Podcast | Episode 152

62

📉 Running Myths Busted! | Marathon Training Misconceptions Debunked | Episode 151

63

Her First Black Canyon 100k..After Two "Failed" 100Ks | Brutal Course, Big Redemption | Episode 150

64

Why Trail Running is BOOMING in 2025! 🌲🏃‍♂️ | Episode 149

65

🚀 Run Longer, Feel Stronger! How to Run Without Getting Tired (Even Beginners!) 🏃‍♂️💨 | Episode 148

66

How to Improve Your Running Form & Maybe Even Break a World Record! 🏃‍♂️🎯 | Episode 147

67

🏃‍♂️ Breaking Records & Bouncing Back – A Runner’s Road to Recovery! 🏅 IDKR Podcast 🎙️| Episode 146

68

🏃‍♂️ How to Find the Perfect Running Shoes | I Don’t Know Running Podcast 🎙️ | Episode 145

69

😂 The 30 Funniest Running Excuses (You’ve Definitely Used Some!) IDKR Podcast 🎙️ | Episode 144

70

🏃‍♂️ Controversial Houston Half Finish & The Crazy Chipotle Challenge 2025! 🌯🔥 | Episode 143

71

Running a Marathon with NO Training? Here’s What to Expect | Episode 142

72

Marathon Training 101: Mitch’s Bingo Moment, Fueling Tips, and Race-Day Readiness | Episode 141

73

Should You Run A Marathon? | Episode 140

74

How To Start Your Running Journey | Episode 139

75

What Do You Wear - Nike, Hoka, Brooks And Is Running Getting Faster Or Slower? | Episode 138

76

Chicago Marathon Lottery Record and Running Growth Spurt | Episode 137

77

The Christmas List For Your Runner In 2024! | Episode 136

78

Strava...What Have You Done!!?? Time To Reconsider? | Episode 135

79

FREE 5k Race? Training? Whatever! Go Check Out A Parkrun | Episode 134

80

Casey Neistat, Matthew Choi, NYC Marathon And The Winter Blues...What A Mix! | Episode 133

81

Big Dogs Back Yard Ultra...What's It All About? | Episode 132

82

PT Sports Pro Packages!! Become A VIP And Get Yours Now | Episode 1012

83

Busted! How Do You Build Your Mental Strength? | Episode 131

84

The Chowdah Challenge at Cape Cod Marathon (Review Time) | Episode 130

85

Triathlon Training Time! Zero To Sports Pro | Episode 1011

86

World Record Set At Chicago Marathon and Camille Herron Update | Episode 129

87

Running Injuries And What To Do!? | Episode 128

88

FREE Marathon!! Check out the Northeast Kingdom Marathon | Episode 127

89

BREAKING NEWS in the World of Ultra Running the Camille Herron Story | Episode 126

90

Movie Review Time "26.2 To Life: Inside The San Quentin Prison Marathon" | Episode 125

91

The 50 Mile Race!! What Does It Take? | Episode 124

92

How Hot Is Too Hot...Sioux Falls Marathon Canceled | Episode 123

93

Testing at PT Sports Pro...And Why You Should Know | Episode 1010

94

Tech and Running...How Much Is Too Much? | Episode 122

95

Idaho Falls Marathon Race Recap and more! | Episode 121

96

Summer Injuries and Looking Ahead with You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Episode 1009

97

Crewing Tahoe 100 miler and Skydiving! | Episode 120

98

What's the Latest... Any Updates...What's the State of the Podcast? | Episode 119

99

The Mummy Marathon Race Recap | Episode 118

100

What Hydration Pack Do You Use for Running?? | Episode 117

101

Western States Endurance Run Race Recap with Brian Steinberg | Episode 116

102

T-Rex Race Recap! Also some Western States Talk | Episode 115

103

Western States 100 Special | Episode 114

104

Charlevoix Marathon Race Recap and More | Episode 113

105

Girls On The Run, Riverbank, Bayshore and more! | Episode 112

106

Why So Complicated?? Strip It All Back! | Episode 111

107

White Mountains Race Recap | Episode 110

108

Solo Run!! On the podcast today | Episode 109

109

Boston Recap Time with Marc Vander Kooi | Episode 108

110

Glass City Marathon Race Recap and Pacing Talk | Episode 107

111

It's TIME!! Final Race Prep with You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Episode 1008

112

Bling You Earn and Swag You Get For...Free? | Episode 106

113

Boston Marathon 2024...and World Majors | Episode 105

114

You Don't Know What You Don't Know about Recovery | Episode 1007

115

Salisbury Marathon Race Recap!! | Episode 104

116

Big Things Happening In Running!! | Episode 103

117

You Don't Know What You Don't Know about Strength Training | Episode 1006

118

Surprise Race Recap!! Sort of... | Episode 102

119

Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon Recap | Episode 101

120

You Don't Know What You Don't Know in Stretching | Episode 1005

121

Largest 25k Race in the Nation! | Episode 100

122

Training Tips and Techniques!! | Episode 099

123

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Episode 1004

124

Stranger Things...Runners Do | Episode 098

125

Warm Sandy Beaches...Race Recap Time!! | Episode 097

126

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Episode 1003

127

Race Websites and IDKR Race UPDATE!! | Episode 096

128

Who Doesn't Like New Shoes!!?? | Episode 095

129

You Don't Know What You Don't Know by PT Sports Pro | Episode 1002

130

Groundhog Day Race Recap...and more | Episode 094

131

What to do with the Winter Blues!! | Episode 093

132

Ironman Kona competitors Team Agar!!! | Episode 092

133

You Don't Know What You Don't Know by PT Sports Pro | Episode 1001

134

From Fighting Depression to Saving the Planet...One Hiccup Earth Cup at a time | Episode 091

135

Join One Today!! | Episode 090

136

Setting Some New Goals; An Interview with Keri Sameic | Episode 089

137

What Happened!?? Plus a New Year means New Goals!! | Episode 088

138

Getting Started or RE-Started | Episode 087

139

Christmas Gifts For Runners | Episode 086

140

Tis the Season for Cold Weather Talk | Episode 085

141

Let's talk about Race Day Etiquette | Episode 084

142

Finding A New Happy | Episode 083

143

Welcome Back...Back Again | Episode 082

144

We Are Back!! | Episode 081

145

How do YOU recharge!? Summer Vacation? | Episode 080

146

Boston Qualifier or NO?? | Episode 079

147

Ironman World Championship...what's it like? Replay | Episode 078

148

Race Photography Replay | Episode 77

149

Crewing for a 100 mile race!! | Episode 076

150

Let's talk about summer running again! | Episode 075

151

Kidney Donor and Athlete Brandy Loseke | Episode 074

152

Double Marathon Recap | Episode 073

153

What does donating a Kidney do to your running? | Episode 072

154

Race recap time! Boston Marathon 2023 | Episode 071

155

Running, Walking, History, Touring and more | Episode 070

156

It's Marathon Season!! | Episode 069

157

Boston Bombing 10 year Anniversary Discussion | Episode 068

158

2:30 Marathon!! | Episode 067

159

Big NEWS about PT Sports Pro!! | Episode 066

160

Amway Riverbank Run Training Run Round 3 | Episode 065

161

Amway Riverbank Run Training Run Round 2 | Episode 064

162

Amway Riverbank Run Training Run | Episode 063

163

We (all runners) Need Your Help!! | Episode 062

164

Race Director Ron Knoll - IDKR Podcast | Episode 061

165

Gregg and Dennis join us so Listen and Learn! | Episode 060

166

Groundhog Day Marathon (and half) Review!! | Episode 059

167

Whiskey, Rolling, Running and Mt. Everest | Episode 058

168

Grand Rapids Marathon Race Director Marathon Don | Episode 057

169

Exciting News for the I Don't Know Running Podcast | Episode 056

170

Ben Braman shares what it's like to be a Trail Builder | Episode 055

171

Stryd pod...what is it and what can it do for your running | Episode 054

172

Happy New Year!! What's going to happen to the podcast in 2023?? | Episode 053

173

Merry Christmas!! Catra Corbett joins us for her birthday! | Episode 052

174

Talk about some Stupid Ideas! Let's talk to Matt Frazier | Episode 051

175

Ultra distance runner and Alpine climber Jack Ogilvie | Episode 050

176

We talk with Functional Nutritionist Christy Middleton | Episode 049

177

Turkey Trots to Dreaming of Black Friday Half Marathons and more | Episode 048

178

Dads and Daughters and Running | Episode 047

179

We join Martha from the Martha Runs the World podcast | Episode 046

180

From health insurance discounts to aspirations of running Boston | Episode 045

181

We talk with the founder of Orange Mud, Josh Sprague | Episode 044

182

Let's talk about My Team Triumph | Episode 043

183

What is it like to race the World Championship Ironman triathlon? | Episode 042

184

Saturday Morning Run Chat...Join Us | Episode 041

185

World records in running are getting broken!! | Episode 040

186

Matt and Linnae join us to talk about The Marquette Trail 50 | Episode 039

187

Mitch returns from the John Muir Trail | Episode 038

188

Let's get Funky!! | Episode 037

189

Let's do some quick updates....and where's Mitch again? | Episode 036

190

The journey of 2,190+ miles of the Appalachian Trail with Joe and Linda | Episode 035

191

We talk to "The Pusher" | Episode 034

192

We have a chat with some "Seasoned" runners | Episode 033

193

Training runs matter...ouch that hurt today | Episode 032

194

We get interviewed this week | Episode 031

195

Where's Mitch and who are we talking to this week? | Episode 030

196

Let's talk about summer heat and running!! | Episode 029

197

We sit down with Shawn H&K | Episode 028

198

We talk Western States and 100 milers | Episode 027

199

We all hate tech issues... | Episode 026

200

We are on location at Charlevoix Marathon | Episode 025

201

Bayshore Recap, Health issues, Injury's and more | Episode 024

202

Special Episode | Episode 023

203

We continue our discussion with Tony and explore his Western States experience | Episode 022

204

We chat with Tony Nguyen aka Endorphin Dude Pt 1 | Episode 021

205

More salt please? | Episode 020

206

A Mother Runner special! | Episode 019

207

What happened in April?? | Episode 018

208

Some of our favorite races Pt 2 | Episode 017

209

Some of our favorite races Pt 1 | Episode 016

210

First time experiences with running race distances Pt2 | Episode 015

211

First time experiences with running race distances Pt1 | Episode 014

212

Talking with Rob: a High School Running Coach | Episode 013

213

Let's talk race photography with Laura and Rudy | Episode 012

214

A talk with Teresa about She Runs Grand Rapids Half Marathon | Episode 011

215

Groundhog Day Marathon Race Recap and More Winter Running | Episode 010

216

Winter Running Experiences Pt2 | Episode 009

217

Winter Running Experiences Pt1 | Episode 008

218

On Location at the Groundhog Day Marathon Pt2 | Episode 007

219

On Location at the Groundhog Day Marathon Pt1 | Episode 007

220

Happy with where you're at! Pt 2 | Episode 006

221

Happy with where you're at! Pt 1 | Episode 005

222

Fun Experiences with Winter Races | Episode 004

223

Preparing for the unexpected Pt 2 | Episode 003

224

Preparing for the unexpected | Episode 002

225

Introduction to the I Don't Know Running Podcast | Episode 001

226

I Don't Know Running Teaser | Episode 000