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In this episode of the I Donāt Know Running Podcast, Lewis shares how one small heart rate monitor issue spiraled into a full-blown shopping spreeāincluding a new Garmin watch, trail shoes, and more (thanks, Mark š
).
Then, we break down the ultimate race research checklistāeverything you should know before signing up for your next race:
ā
Where to find legit race info
ā
What every race website should include (but often doesn't)
ā
How to avoid race-day surprises (like no bathrooms or mystery start lines)
ā
Course maps, aid stations, crew rules, and more
ā
Swag, finish line vibes, and what really makes a race worth the entry fee
Whether you're running your first 5K or training for your next 100K, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and a few rants to help you prepare smarter and race better.
š What do you always look for when researching a race? Drop it in the comments!
š Listen on your favorite podcast platform or right here on YouTube.
š² Follow us on Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.
Until next timeāhappy running!
#RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #RaceDayTips #GarminWatch #TrailRunning #IDontKnowRunning #MarathonTraining
Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKR
Support the show
By Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer4.7
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Send us a text
In this episode of the I Donāt Know Running Podcast, Lewis shares how one small heart rate monitor issue spiraled into a full-blown shopping spreeāincluding a new Garmin watch, trail shoes, and more (thanks, Mark š
).
Then, we break down the ultimate race research checklistāeverything you should know before signing up for your next race:
ā
Where to find legit race info
ā
What every race website should include (but often doesn't)
ā
How to avoid race-day surprises (like no bathrooms or mystery start lines)
ā
Course maps, aid stations, crew rules, and more
ā
Swag, finish line vibes, and what really makes a race worth the entry fee
Whether you're running your first 5K or training for your next 100K, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and a few rants to help you prepare smarter and race better.
š What do you always look for when researching a race? Drop it in the comments!
š Listen on your favorite podcast platform or right here on YouTube.
š² Follow us on Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.
Until next timeāhappy running!
#RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #RaceDayTips #GarminWatch #TrailRunning #IDontKnowRunning #MarathonTraining
Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IDKR
Support the show

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