The Running Story | Marathon Handbook News
The Running Story is the weekly running news show from Marathon Handbook. It is hosted by senior news editor Jessy Carveth and Editor-in-Chief Michael Doyle. Each episode covers the latest developments in running, from race results and elite performances to gear, training, and community stories. The podcast offers a concise roundup for runners who want to stay informed.
Episodes
Influencer CHEATED During Berlin Marathon
Recorded live and in person in Chicago, hours after the finish, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the 2026 Chicago Marathon and the week’s other top running stories.TORONTO MILE ZERO LIVE SHOW, 17th Oct:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marathon-handbook-live-mile-zero-toronto-2026-tickets-2002512056467NYC MILE ZERO LIVE SHOW, 31st Oct:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marathon-handbook-li
Chicago 2026 Preview: Will Kiplimo Break 2 Hours?
The 2026 Chicago Marathon is almost here, and in this bonus episode of The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth cover everything you need to know before race day.We love Wahoo’s KICKR RUN treadmill – go to https://wahoofitness.com and use promo code MHRUN to get a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order.Join our Chicago Shakeout Run on 10th Oct: https://www.even
Clayton Young Will Run Chicago INJURED + New Boston Cutoff Time
It's Chicago Marathon week! Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth go through the week's top running news.Join our Chicago Shakeout Run on 10th Oct: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002027257420Tickets for our live show, MILE ZERO presented by Zappos: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marathon-handbook-live-mile-zero-presented-by-zappos-chicago-2026-tickets-2001880670976TORONTO MILE ZERO LIVE SHOW, 17th
Tigst Assefa's Berlin Heartbreak, Josh Kerr's Near World Record & the Lightest Super Shoe Ever
In this week's episode of The Running Story, who cover how Tigst Assefa was on world record pace at the 2026 Berlin Marathon until the final 2K. Assefa still won in a course record of 2:11:04, even though she appeared to suffer an Achilles injury around 40K. Early reports suggest a partial tear. Guye Adola won the men's race in 2:02:50, his first personal best in almost ten years. We also
Bonus: Berlin Marathon 2026 Preview
In this bonus episode of The Running Story, Michael checks in with Jessy who is on the ground in Berlin ahead of the 52nd BMW Berlin Marathon. Jessy reports from the expo inside the old Tempelhof Airport, gives her verdict on the 2026 Adidas Berlin Marathon jacket and merch, and goes hands-on with the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 (the sub-2 shoe), the new hot-pink Adios Pro 5, and Mizun
Runners Swim Through Flooded Half Marathon
Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down this week's biggest stories in the running world. From a half marathon that turned into a flash-flood disaster, to a new sub-2-hour marathon attempt announced for Valencia, to a shoe-logo lawsuit shaking up the industry.Join our Chicago Shakeout Run on 10th Oct: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002027257420Tickets for our live show, MILE ZERO presen
10K Lost Because of TV Car, 30,000 Burpee Marathon & 636 Miles in 6 Days
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world: a runner who followed the TV camera car off course in the final stretch of a Prague 10K, ultra star Tom Evans racing cyclist Tom Pidcock up Mount Snowdon on foot vs. bike, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr headlining the first-ever World Athletics Ultimate Championships
Ingebrigtsen's Name-Calling, Kiplimo's Record Drama & Missing Skyrunner
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in running. Jakob Ingebrigtsen finished fourth at the Brussels Diamond League final and called his rivals "a bunch of cowards" and we unpack the fallout. Jacob Kiplimo's half marathon world record was finally ratified by World Athletics... except it's already been passed, so it's not actual
Sawe OUT of Berlin, UTMB's Historic Weekend & Kerr vs. Ingebrigtsen Is On
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth cover a jam-packed week in the sport: Sabastian Sawe's shock withdrawal from the Berlin Marathon, a historic weekend at UTMB, the full 2026 Sydney Marathon results, and the Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen showdown that's now officially on the books.Join Marathon Handbook’s RunClub for access to our members-only podcast, trai
UTMB 2026 Preview (Live from Chamonix!)
In this bonus episode of The Running Story, Michael and Jessy (reporting live from Chamonix) provide a full UTMB preview. They break down the insane three-way sprint finish at OCC (Lauren Gregory, Naomi Lang, and Sarah Alonzo separated by just 3 seconds after 60+ km), the men's OCC results, shoe and brand talk (carbon plates in trail shoes... yes or no?), and look ahead to the CCC and the
Kejelcha's New World Record + Walmsley & Jornet OUT of UTMB
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest headlines in the running world: Yomif Kejelcha's stunning half marathon world record in Buenos Aires, the Sydney Marathon's viral medal mix-up, a brutal week of UTMB withdrawals, the loaded 2026 New York City Marathon elite field, and the fallout from the Edmonton Marathon's course-length error and
Grand Slam Track Athletes Payment Drama & UTMB/Berlin Elite Fields Revealed
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the 5 biggest stories in running: Grand Slam Track's ongoing payment scandal, a new Guinness World Record for most shirts worn in a marathon, the stacked Berlin Marathon 2026 elite fields, an early preview of the UTMB 2026 elite fields, and what the Prague Half Marathon's first-ever ballot says about the running bo
NYC Marathon's New Lottery, Stroller Mile Record & Cambridge Professor's Running Claims Unravel
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world. The New York Road Runners have quietly added a new lottery to their guaranteed-entry 9+1 program, making it even harder to get a guaranteed bib into the New York City Marathon. Grand Slam Track founder Michael Johnson breaks his silence for the first time since the lea
Josh Kerr Wins Gold, Alpine FKT & Brazil's Missing Marathoner Found
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five of the biggest stories in running: Josh Kerr's emotional "Miracle Mile 2" win at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sophie Woods' jaw-dropping overall fastest known time (FKT) across the Via Alpina, the safe return of Brazil's missing marathoner Daniel do Nascimento, both course records falling at the brutally
Boston Marathon Adds a Lottery, Sub-2 Marathon Officially Ratified & UTMB Backlash
Boston Marathon just added a second-chance lottery for runners stuck in the qualifying gray zone... and that's just the start.This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the BAA's new 1,000-spot lottery for rejected BQ qualifiers, Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa's newly ratified world records from London (plus why Jacob Kiplimo's half marathon record is stil
Chicago Marathon 2026 Elite Field Preview
Jacob Kiplimo returns to defend his Chicago Marathon title, but can he break two hours without Kejelcha and Sawe pushing him like they did in London? Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the full 2026 Chicago Marathon elite field: the men's race, the wide-open women's field led by Brigid Kosgei and dark horse Sharon Lokedi, the American record chases on both sides, Galen Rupp's mast
Josh Kerr & Keely Hodgkinson's HUGE Wins, New Running ADHD Study + Track & Field Broadcast Rules
Josh Kerr just did the unthinkable: he broke the men's mile world record in London, erasing Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mark.Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the race, plus the rest of this week's biggest stories in running: Keely Hodgkinson's statement win (and new Nike collection), Conner and Kylie Mantz welcoming their first child days after Kylie's jaw-dropping pregnant
Dauwalter’s Brutal Hardrock Win, Kipchoge in Brazil, and Why Messi Never Runs
Courtney Dauwalter breaks her own Hardrock 100 course record while sick on the trail, and Ludo Pommeret wins his third straight at age 50. Eliud Kipchoge’s seven continent world tour rolls through Brazil. Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks a 1K world record that stood since 1999. Barkley founder Laz Lake voids two backyard ultra world records. And Jessy went down a Strava rabbit hole to find out wh
7-Eleven Sues Nike, a Sub-2:30 Treadmill Marathon, & Kipchoge's Wife Runs Again
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five huge stories from the running world: 7-Eleven's lawsuit against Nike over a suspiciously familiar Air Max 95 colorway, Eliud Kipchoge's wife Grace Segut lining up for her second marathon, an American's jaw-dropping sub-2:30 marathon workout on a Planet Fitness treadmill, the new "lactate gel" fueling technolog
This Will Be The Race Of The Year
Valencia just dropped its elite headliners for the December 2026 marathon, and it might be the biggest race of the year. Thomas Watson and Jessy Carveth break down why Valencia, not a World Marathon Major, has become the sport's premier speed showcase, built around a €1 million bonus for anyone who breaks the world record.On the men's side, Yomif Kejelcha (runner-up to Sebastian Sawe's su
Sydney Marathon 2026 Elite Preview: Jepchirchir, Simbu & Predictions
The 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon just dropped its elite fields and it's the deepest lineup in the race's history. Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down every big name in the men's and women's fields, the biggest storylines heading into Sydney's second year as a World Marathon Major, and their way-too-early predictions for who wins on August 30.Reigning world champions Alphonce Simbu (Tan
Western States 100 World Records, IOC Pays Olympic Athletes & Upcoming IKEA Marathon
Another big week in running news! Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the wild weekend at the Western States 100 where Vincent Bouillard became the first man under 14 hours and Jen Lichter took down Courtney Dauwalter's course record in her 100-mile debut. Plus: new Backyard Ultra world records out of Russia, the first-ever marathon held inside an IKEA store, the IOC's new $10,000
Fake Paramedic CANCELS Dutch Marathon, 8th Grader's World Record & Jenny Simpson Update
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world including a scary medical emergency involving one of the greatest track runners of all time, a jaw-dropping performance from an eighth grader, a Dutch marathon canceled over a fake paramedic scam, and why Berlin 2026 is shaping up to be the most anticipated marathon of
BREAKING: 2027 London Marathon Is Going to TWO DAYS: 100,000 Runners, & Ballot Impact
The 2027 London Marathon has officially confirmed it will become a two-day event and Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth are breaking it all down in an emergency episode of The Running Story by Marathon Handbook. On Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th, 2027, London will host 100,000 runners across two days on the same course, making it the largest marathon event in history and the big
The Marathon Lottery Crisis, a 13-Year-Old Mile World Record & Kejelcha's Half Marathon Record Bid
A 13-year-old from Utah just broke a mile world record that had stood since 1973. Plus: Olympic triathlon gold medalists are hitting the track, a runner completed every single street in Chicago, Yomif Kejelcha could break the half marathon world record in Buenos Aires and the marathon lottery crisis is getting very real. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro & show announcements 2:53 — Story 1: 13-y
Emergency Pod: Cape Town Is Officially the 8th World Marathon Major | Analysis
It's official, and it's historic: the Cape Town Marathon has been named the 8th Abbott World Marathon Major — the first ever on the continent of Africa. In this surprise emergency episode, Michael Doyle and news editor Jesse Carveth break down the announcement the running world saw coming but couldn't stop talking about (00:37). They walk the full eight-major calendar from Tokyo to New Yo
Trump's D.C. Golf Course Could Change the Marine Corps Marathon's Blue Mile, CIM Doubles & Rory Linkletter Goes Trail
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth dig into five stories you need to know about: from a politically charged threat to two iconic American road races, to a milestone 22 years in the making, to an elite marathoner trading the roads for a near-vertical mountain race. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro & New Independent Podcast Feed Announcement 2:42 — Story 1: Trump Golf
The Fastest 10K That Won't Count, Kejelcha to Valencia Exclusive, Boulder Boulder DQ & More
A packed week in running. Michael and Jessy cover five big stories including a time that would have rewritten the record books and an exclusive from the CEO of one of the world's best marathons. 0:00 Intro & Jessy's Unbound Gravel 200 3:00 10K in 26:01 — The Fastest in Human History (Unofficial) 5:30 Yomif Kejelcha Signs With Valencia Marathon 6:30 Exclusive Interview: Valencia CEO on
Cam Hanes Doping Controversy, Enhanced Games & Cape Town Marathon 2026 | The Running Story
Thomas Watson fills in for Michael Doyle this week as he and Jessy Carveth run through five stories dominating the running world right now — from a doping controversy that broke the internet to a heartwarming marathon moment featuring the sport's greatest athlete. Cape Town Marathon emerged as one of the most significant races of the year, not just for the performances on the day but beca
1,000 Miles on a Track, Sawe to Berlin, Kejelcha to Valencia, Soweto Pay Scandal & Is Bolt the GOAT?
The fall marathon season is already taking shape and Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth are here to break it all down. On this episode of The Running Story, the team runs through the five biggest stories from the past week in running. In this episode: The Soweto Marathon prize-money scandal — six months after the November 2025 race, the winners are still owed roughly $15,000, runners-up abou
Rachel Entrekin SHOCKS Cocodona, London Marathon Ballot Breaks 1.3M & Cross Country DENIED at 2030 Olympics
Michael and Jessy run through the five most intriguing stories in running this week. Rachel Entrekin became the first woman to win Cocodona 250 outright, demolishing the overall course record and finishing nearly 10 miles ahead of the next runner. We dig into the body-composition science behind why women keep closing — and surpassing — men at extreme ultra distances, and acknowledge the t
An 11-Year-Old's Viral Half Marathon, Vinny Mauri's 2:05 Debut, Steiner vs. Puma & the Brand Quietly Crushing Running
Michael and Jessy are back after covering Boston and London, and this week's five stories cover everything from a polarizing youth running debate to one of the most shocking marathon debuts in American history. An 11-year-old from Indiana, Ben Dick, ran 1:20:14 at the IU Health 500 Festival mini marathon — reportedly the fastest half ever run by a boy his age. He dropped his dad at mile s
Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?
Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth sit down for their full elite preview of the 2026 London Marathon, breaking down the top five storylines ahead of Sunday's race. Sebastian Sawe and Jacob Kiplimo headline a men's field that Sawe himself says will require a course record to win: 2:01:25, set by the late Kelvin Kiptum in 2024. Kiplimo arrives fresh off a ratified 57:20 half marathon world rec
130th Boston Marathon Preview: 5 Must-Watch Storylines + Our Bold Winner Picks
Patriots Day is almost here — and Michael and Jessy are in full Boston Marathon mode. In this episode, they break down the five biggest stories heading into the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20th, before laying out their bold picks for the men's and women's race winners and top American finishers. Story 1 – Kipruto vs. Korir: The Headliner Matchup Past champion Benson Kipruto (Bo
Is Gout Gout the Next Usain Bolt? + Des Linden's Ultra Debut, Blind Runner History & World Marathon News
Come to our LIVE SHOW in Boston! Join Alex, Katelyn and Michael and some very special guests, + giveaways and prizes! 📅 Saturday, April 18, at 6:45 p.m 📍 Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street 🎟️ It's free to attend, but make sure to RSVP now, as space is limited: https://forms.gle/sFk28hfMYznrsNxMA Five big stories this week — strap in. Des Linden | Marathon des Sables The 20
Conner Mantz OUT of Boston + NYC Champ Hit With 5-Year Doping Ban | The Running Story
Come to our LIVE SHOW in Boston! Join Alex, Katelyn and Michael and some very special guests, + giveaways and prizes! 📅 Saturday, April 18, at 6:45 p.m 📍 Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street 🎟️ It's free to attend, but make sure to RSVP now, as space is limited: https://forms.gle/sFk28hfMYznrsNxMA It's been a dramatic week in the world of distance running and Michael and Jes
London Two-Day Marathon Plan? Emma Bates Sponsor Drama & More Race Chaos
Come to our LIVE SHOW in Boston! Join Alex, Katelyn and Michael and some very special guests, + giveaways and prizes! 📅 Saturday, April 18, at 6:45 p.m 📍 Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street 🎟️ It's free to attend, but make sure to RSVP now, as space is limited: https://forms.gle/sFk28hfMYznrsNxMA Boston Article: https://marathonhandbook.com/could-boston-marathons-qualifier-
Sifan Hassan OUT of London + NCAA Doping Scandal, Strava Leak & Race Chaos
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth dive into one of the wildest weeks in running news. We cover a major shake-up ahead of the London Marathon as Sifan Hassan withdraws due to injury — and what it means for the elite field. Then, a controversial NCAA doping case explodes into the spotlight after athletes stage a dramatic podium walk-off in protest. Plus: • A bi
Possible Women's Marathon World Record + Kipchoge's 2026 Marathon Tour
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down one of the most chaotic weeks in running news this year. A little-known Ethiopian runner stunned the world at the Barcelona Marathon, running 2:10:53 in her marathon debut — the fastest debut ever and the second-fastest women's marathon in history. But with the current world record clouded by doping controversy, wh
Kiplimo's 57:20 Half Marathon, Kipchoge's Next Race, LA Marathon Controversies & NYC Lottery Odds | The Running Story
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories shaping the running world. First up: Jacob Kiplimo runs 57:20 at the Lisbon Half Marathon, potentially reclaiming the half marathon world record pending ratification after last year's controversy over pacing vehicles. Next, Eliud Kipchoge announces he'll run the Cape Town Marathon, marking
US Half Marathon Controversy, Ironman's Camera Crackdown & Tokyo Marathon Fireworks
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth unpack one of the most dramatic weeks in running so far this year. We start in Tokyo, where the first World Marathon Major of 2026 delivered a blistering three-man sprint finish and a stunning women's course record performance. Then we dive into the chaos at the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, where a lead vehicle
Boston's 2026 Medal Revealed, Two World Records & A Wild Week in Running
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five of the biggest headlines in distance running. The NYC Half Marathon elite fields are officially set, and the matchups are electric. Grant Fisher makes his highly anticipated half marathon debut, while Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri renew one of the sport's fiercest rivalries. On the track, Keely Hodgkinson tak
Cole Hocker's Record Mile, Faith Kipyegon's Road Debut & The Jeans Marathon Phenomenon
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the biggest stories in the running world. Cole Hocker runs 3:45.94 to set a new American indoor mile record — the second-fastest indoor mile ever. What does it mean for the global mile scene? Faith Kipyegon surprises everyone by racing her first-ever road 10K in Monaco. After dominating the 1,500m for years, is thi
Barkley Marathons 2026: Why No One Finished (Again)
The 2026 Barkley Marathons delivered one of the most brutal editions in race history — and for the second year in a row, no one finished. In this episode of The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth unpack everything that happened at this year's Barkley Marathons in Tennessee's Frozen Head State Park. They discuss: Why the February start made this year historic How cold rain, fog
World Record Chaos, Kipchoge at the Olympics & the Rise of Brooks
This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth unpack one of the strangest controversies in recent running history. A men's half marathon world record — the fastest ever run — has officially been disqualified nearly a year later. We break down why World Athletics made the call, how much advantage pacing vehicles really provide, and what it means for the sport moving forwa
Who Is Sam Ruthe, the 16-Year-Old Who Ran a 3:48 Mile? + Olympians Get Paid, The Highest VO₂ Max Score Ever
Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth return with five of the most intriguing running stories of the week: King Charles III makes a surprise appearance at a parkrun in Norfolk (0:56). A billionaire pledges $100M to support U.S. Olympic athletes — with delayed payouts and major conditions (6:16). Sha'Carri Richardson faces legal trouble after being clocked at 100 mph (12:00). Triathlon star Kris
A Runner Ran a Marathon Carrying... A Baby?!, Des Linden's Crazy Spring Plans, and Where Will Harry Styles Race Next?
Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five most compelling stories in running this week — starting with one of the most bizarre marathon disqualifications ever, after a runner was spotted racing the Hong Kong Marathon with a baby strapped to his chest. From there, they dive into Des Linden's jaw-dropping spring race schedule, which somehow includes the Marathon des Sables, Boston
Des Linden & Molly Seidel Go Ultra, a 49-Year-Old Olympic Trials Qualifier, and Ed Sheeran Is a Runner
The Running Story is Marathon Handbook's weekly news recap show with Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth. This week we break down Des Linden's big 2026 announcement—she's heading to the Sahara for the Marathon des Sables (00:35), then celebrate Dot McMahan's remarkable Houston Marathon performance as the 49-year-old hits the U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying standard for a record sixth Trials ap
Houston Marathon Shockers, a Burrito League Launches & Records Fall Worldwide | The Running Story
The Running Story returns with a jam-packed week in running. Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down a stunning Houston Half Marathon debut (00:45), major American and Canadian breakthroughs (02:55), and standout performances across both Houston marathons, including Sarah Hall's incredible run at age 42 (04:10). The show then pivots to the rise of the grassroots Burrito League replacin
Bonus Podcast: The Running Story | This Week's Biggest Running News Explained
NOTE FOR SUBSCRIBERS: This is a bonus, inaugural episode of a new weekly podcast we're piloting called The Running Story. For the next few weeks, you'll receive this show in the Marathon Handbook feed on Mondays alongside our regular Thursday podcast. We'd love your feedback — email us at podcast@marathonhandbook.com. More new podcast projects are coming in 2026. Welcome to the first epis
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