I Don't Know Running

About I Don't Know Running

The I Don't Know Running podcast is about how we're all learning to run in some way or another. Whether you're just starting to run a mile or you've ran 100's of marathons and are now in the ultra world, this is for you. We all continue to learn and have something to share. So join us in the discussion and help us make everyone's running experience better. We will talk about our experiences, your experiences, gear, races, and much more.

Publisher

Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer

Category

health & fitness · leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Nov 2021

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

235 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   South Dakota, State #48, and a Finish Line Beer Scare | Episode 221

   Send us Fan Mail South Dakota, State #48, and a Finish Line Beer Scare It took three years to finally get to South Dakota. Between weather cancellations, injuries, health issues, deferrals, and travel problems, this race had already turned into a story long before the starting line. Then race day actually happened. And of course it came with bad food-truck decisions, confusing race logistics, camera issues, chafing, a surprisingly humid morning, and a finish line beer that was almost take...

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   The T-Rex vs. The Whimpy: When Race Day Plans Fall Apart | Epidsode 220

   Send us Fan Mail We had a plan: two runners, two cameras, and 10 brutal miles on the legendary T-Rex trail. Then reality showed up. Between Lewis’s nagging knee, an Achilles that still isn’t quite right, and training that didn’t exactly go according to plan, the T-Rex 10 Miler suddenly seemed like a pretty bad idea. So we did the only logical thing. We signed up for the 4.2-mile race called… **The Whimpy.** In this episode, we talk about the pre-race negotiations, why we finally decided ...

3. 

   23 Aug 2026

   Where Are Runners Actually Supposed to Run? | Episode 219

   Send us Fan Mail Where are runners actually supposed to run? The sidewalk keeps you away from cars—but it’s uneven, cracked, and sometimes feels like it’s actively trying to trip you. The road is smoother—but now you’re sharing space with distracted drivers. Single-track trails are beautiful—but roots, rocks, and technical terrain bring their own risks. And multi-use paths seem like the perfect solution… until a cyclist blows past without warning. In this episode of the **I Don’t Know Runni...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

60,562

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

82

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