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The Running Story | Marathon Handbook News

The Running Story | Marathon Handbook News

Marathon Handbook 45 episodes Nov 9, 2026

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

Wrong Runner Accused of Doping & Should There Be Half Marathon Age Minimum?
Wrong Runner Accused of Doping & Should There Be Half Marathon Age Minimum? Nov 9, 2026 33:21 This week on The Running Story, Michael and Jessy cover the week’s top stories in running. They start with the death of Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old charity runner who collapsed at mile 24 of the 2026 New York City Marathon. Her father said the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition. Next, the TCS New York City Marathon reclaims the title of the world’s largest marathon. It’s the first m
Runner Banned from Marathon for Tying Son to Waist
Runner Banned from Marathon for Tying Son to Waist Nov 2, 2026 46:59 The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is in the books, and Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break it all down after a huge race week in NYC. Andreas Almgren pulled off one of the most hyped marathon debuts ever and won with a big negative split. Sheila Chepkirui held off Hellen Obiri for the women’s title, and Jess McClain came back late to take second, the first American woman on the NYC po
2026 NYC Marathon Preview: Picks, Predictions and Storylines!
2026 NYC Marathon Preview: Picks, Predictions and Storylines! Oct 27, 2026 44:35 The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is this Sunday, November 1, and Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth preview the men’s and women’s elite races in this bonus episode of The Running Story.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.Come see us live! NYC MILE ZERO LIVE SHOW, Oct
Peres Jepchirchir SUSPENDED, Backyard Ultra World Record & How to Qualify for LA 2028 Olympics
Peres Jepchirchir SUSPENDED, Backyard Ultra World Record & How to Qualify for LA 2028 Olympics Oct 26, 2026 38:34 Reigning world marathon champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after an out-of-competition test came back positive for EPO, six weeks before her Sydney Marathon win.On this episode of The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down what the doping case means for her titles, for Sydney and fo
Big Names Withdraw From NYC & Rubik's Cube Marathon Record
Big Names Withdraw From NYC & Rubik's Cube Marathon Record Oct 19, 2026 35:09 Ultra legend Courtney Dauwalter is heading back to the roads. She’s racing the California International Marathon (CIM) in December to chase the 2:37 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials standard. On this week’s episode of The Running Story, Michael and Jessy go through the top running news of the week, recorded in person in Toronto following the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.Marathon Budget Episode
Influencer CHEATED During Berlin Marathon
Influencer CHEATED During Berlin Marathon Oct 12, 2026 36:20 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?
Chicago 2026 Preview: Will Kiplimo Break 2 Hours? Oct 6, 2026 51:56 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
Clayton Young Will Run Chicago INJURED + New Boston Cutoff Time Oct 5, 2026 39:48 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
Tigst Assefa's Berlin Heartbreak, Josh Kerr's Near World Record & the Lightest Super Shoe Ever Sep 28, 2026 28:54 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
Bonus: Berlin Marathon 2026 Preview Sep 25, 2026 32:04 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
Runners Swim Through Flooded Half Marathon Sep 21, 2026 33:48 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
10K Lost Because of TV Car, 30,000 Burpee Marathon & 636 Miles in 6 Days Sep 14, 2026 31:03 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

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