Is Running Addicting? | Finding Balance, Faith & the Runner’s High | IDKR Episode 174
Description
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive into the question: Is running addicting—or is it just part of who we are?
From the joy of small wins (like stringing together three miles after a long layoff) to the deep lows of injury, we explore how running can shape identity, regulate mood, and even become a coping mechanism. We also talk about:
📚 Ryan Hall’s book Run the Mile You’re In and the connection between faith and running
🤯 The science behind the “runner’s high” (endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and more)
🏃♂️ The psychological and social drivers that keep us lacing up
⚖️ Healthy balance vs. unhealthy obsession when it comes to training
💬 How we talk to new runners and why every mile matters
Whether you’re chasing PRs, rebuilding after injury, or just starting out, this episode is a reminder that running can be life-giving—but it’s all about perspective.
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