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235 episodes
since Nov. 28, 2021
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Send us Fan Mail South Dakota, State #48, and a Finish Line Beer ScareIt 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 actu…

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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 …
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 roo…
Send us Fan Mail You train for months. You survive the race. You cross the finish line, grab your medal...and discover you're officially a FINSHER. Yep. Missing the "I." And somehow, that's only the beginning. This week on the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we're diving…
Send us Fan Mail Western States gets the attention, the massive lottery numbers, the elite fields, and the biggest spotlight in ultrarunning. But does that actually make it the greatest 100-mile race—or is Hardrock the more demanding, more exclusive, and more unforgettable challenge?In this episode…
Send us Fan Mail Marathon #180 is complete... and somehow it turned into one of the most memorable races yet.After months of medical setbacks, almost no training, and serious doubts heading into Alaska, I was convinced this was going to be another difficult marathon. Instead, the Mayor's Marat…
Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Western States 100 wasn't just another edition of America's most iconic ultramarathon—it completely rewrote the history books.Jim Walmsley's legendary course record that many thought might stand for years? Gone.Courtney Dauwalter's iconic women's r…
Send us Fan Mail A hot race forecast sends a lot of runners into panic mode.Suddenly they're running in sweatshirts, avoiding air conditioning, cutting back on water, and trying to cram heat training into the final two weeks before race day.But does it actually work?In this episode of the I Do…
Send us Fan Mail A high school relay team wins the state championship... or so everyone thought.At the North Carolina High School State Championships, Mallard Creek's anchor runner crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead and raised his hand in celebration. Moments later, officials disq…
Send us Fan Mail When you sign up for a race, you expect a measured course, water stations, timing chips, and a finish line waiting for you.But that's not always what happens.In this episode of the I Don't Know Running Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest race disasters in running hi…
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