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

April 13, 2025 • Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer • Season 4 • Episode 153

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In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive into the generational divide in running. From vintage sweatshirts to Nike shoe pods, we explore how Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z approach running—motivations, tech, fashion, races, and more.

Who’s running for mental health? Who’s chasing PRs? And who’s just trying to make it through the week in New Balance and jean shorts?

We’re not here to judge (okay maybe a little), but we are here to laugh, compare notes, and see where we all fit on the generational running spectrum.

👉 Let us know where you fall—Gen X, Millennial, or Gen Z—and what you think we missed!

📌 Like, comment, and share this episode with your favorite grumpy runner.

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