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Back to SearchHe Thought He Wouldn’t Finish This Marathon… | Episode 206
Season 5 Episode 206
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What happens when finishing isn’t guaranteed?
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Mitch shares the story behind one o…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Pregnancy Penalty: Did Running Brands Ever Really Change? | Episode 205
Season 5 Episode 205
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In 2019, it felt like women in sport had forced a turning point.
When Alysia Montaño, Kara Goucher, and Allyson Felix spoke publicly a…
3 months ago
He Was About to Win… Then an Official Sent Him the Wrong Way
Season 5 Episode 204
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Sometimes the hardest part of a marathon…
isn’t the running.
It’s everything that happens around it.
After hearing about a bizarre finis…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Do Normal Runners Cheat? (It’s Not What You Think) | Episode 203
Season 5 Episode 203
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Why would an everyday runner cheat in a race?
Not elites.
Not professionals.
Just… normal people.
In this episode, we take a look at the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Different Types of Runners (Which One Are You?) | Episode 202
Season 5 Episode 202
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What kind of runner are you… really?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of running communities—from Marathon Man…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
“You’re Racing for the Wrong Reason” — Really? | Episode 201
Season 5 Episode 201
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Sometimes the conversation around running isn’t about pace, training plans, or race results.
It’s about something deeper than that.
Why…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
They Gave Marathon Medals at Mile 18?! | Episode 200
Season 5 Episode 200
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Did runners really get a marathon medal for only 18 miles?
At the 2026 LA Marathon, race organizers offered runners an early finish at…
4 months ago
Lead Vehicle Sends Runners the WRONG Way (USATF Championship Chaos) | Episode 199
Season 5 Episode 199
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Imagine leading a national championship race with just over a mile to go… and then the lead vehicle sends you the wrong way.
That’s ex…
4 months, 1 week ago
Ironman Will DQ You for This in 2026 | Episode 198
Season 5 Episode 198
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If you pull out your phone during an Ironman race in 2026… you could be disqualified.
No selfies.
No GoPros.
No smart glasses recording.…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Fastest Half Marathon Ever — But It Doesn’t Count | Episode 197
Season 5 Episode 197
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He ran 56:42.
He shattered the half marathon world record by 48 seconds.
And it doesn’t count.
World Athletics declined to ratify Jacob …
4 months, 4 weeks ago