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Marathon Handbook

53 episodes

The weekly running news show from Marathon Handbook senior news editor Jessy Carveth and Editor-in-Chief Michael Doyle

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  1. 2026 NYC Marathon Preview: Picks, Predictions and Storylines!

    · 45 min · Episode 53

    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…

  2. Peres Jepchirchir SUSPENDED, Backyard Ultra World Record & How to Qualify for LA 2028 Olympics

    · 39 min · Episode 52

    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…

  3. Big Names Withdraw From NYC & Rubik's Cube Marathon Record

    · 35 min · Episode 51

    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…

  4. Influencer CHEATED During Berlin Marathon

    · 36 min · Episode 50

    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:…

  5. Chicago 2026 Preview: Will Kiplimo Break 2 Hours?

    · 52 min · Episode 49

    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…

  6. Clayton Young Will Run Chicago INJURED + New Boston Cutoff Time

    · 40 min · Episode 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/2002027257420 Tickets for our live show,…

  7. Tigst Assefa's Berlin Heartbreak, Josh Kerr's Near World Record & the Lightest Super Shoe Ever

    · 29 min · Episode 47

    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…

  8. Bonus: Berlin Marathon 2026 Preview

    · 32 min · Episode 46

    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…

  9. Runners Swim Through Flooded Half Marathon

    · 34 min · Episode 45

    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…

  10. 10K Lost Because of TV Car, 30,000 Burpee Marathon & 636 Miles in 6 Days

    · 31 min · Episode 44

    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…

  11. Ingebrigtsen's Name-Calling, Kiplimo's Record Drama & Missing Skyrunner

    · 23 min · Episode 43

    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…

  12. Sawe OUT of Berlin, UTMB's Historic Weekend & Kerr vs. Ingebrigtsen Is On

    · 41 min · Episode 42

    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…

  13. UTMB 2026 Preview (Live from Chamonix!)

    · 26 min · Episode 41

    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…

  14. Kejelcha's New World Record + Walmsley & Jornet OUT of UTMB

    · 34 min · Episode 40

    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…

  15. Grand Slam Track Athletes Payment Drama & UTMB/Berlin Elite Fields Revealed

    · 29 min · Episode 39

    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,…

  16. NYC Marathon's New Lottery, Stroller Mile Record & Cambridge Professor's Running Claims Unravel

    · 40 min · Episode 38

    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…

  17. Josh Kerr Wins Gold, Alpine FKT & Brazil's Missing Marathoner Found

    · 26 min · Episode 37

    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'…

  18. Boston Marathon Adds a Lottery, Sub-2 Marathon Officially Ratified & UTMB Backlash

    · 34 min · Episode 36

    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…

  19. Chicago Marathon 2026 Elite Field Preview

    · 33 min · Episode 35

    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…

  20. Josh Kerr & Keely Hodgkinson's HUGE Wins, New Running ADHD Study + Track & Field Broadcast Rules

    · 32 min · Episode 34

    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…

  21. Dauwalter’s Brutal Hardrock Win, Kipchoge in Brazil, and Why Messi Never Runs

    · 32 min · Episode 33

    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…

  22. 7-Eleven Sues Nike, a Sub-2:30 Treadmill Marathon, & Kipchoge's Wife Runs Again

    · 28 min · Episode 32

    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…

  23. This Will Be The Race Of The Year

    · 22 min · Episode 31

    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…

  24. Sydney Marathon 2026 Elite Preview: Jepchirchir, Simbu & Predictions

    · 35 min · Episode 30

    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…

  25. Western States 100 World Records, IOC Pays Olympic Athletes & Upcoming IKEA Marathon

    · 32 min · Episode 29

    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…

  26. Fake Paramedic CANCELS Dutch Marathon, 8th Grader's World Record & Jenny Simpson Update

    · 26 min · Episode 28

    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…

  27. BREAKING: 2027 London Marathon Is Going to TWO DAYS: 100,000 Runners, & Ballot Impact

    · 22 min · Episode 27

    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…

  28. The Marathon Lottery Crisis, a 13-Year-Old Mile World Record & Kejelcha's Half Marathon Record Bid

    · 22 min · Episode 26

    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…

  29. Emergency Pod: Cape Town Is Officially the 8th World Marathon Major | Analysis

    · 24 min · Episode 25

    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…

  30. Trump's D.C. Golf Course Could Change the Marine Corps Marathon's Blue Mile, CIM Doubles & Rory Linkletter Goes Trail

    · 24 min · Episode 24

    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,…

  31. The Fastest 10K That Won't Count, Kejelcha to Valencia Exclusive, Boulder Boulder DQ & More

    · 28 min · Episode 23

    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…

  32. Cam Hanes Doping Controversy, Enhanced Games & Cape Town Marathon 2026 | The Running Story

    · 33 min · Episode 22

    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…

  33. 1,000 Miles on a Track, Sawe to Berlin, Kejelcha to Valencia, Soweto Pay Scandal & Is Bolt the GOAT?

    · 37 min · Episode 21

    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…

  34. Rachel Entrekin SHOCKS Cocodona, London Marathon Ballot Breaks 1.3M & Cross Country DENIED at 2030 Olympics

    · 25 min · Episode 20

    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…

  35. An 11-Year-Old's Viral Half Marathon, Vinny Mauri's 2:05 Debut, Steiner vs. Puma & the Brand Quietly Crushing Running

    · 25 min · Episode 19

    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…

  36. Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?

    · 33 min · Episode 18

    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…

  37. 130th Boston Marathon Preview: 5 Must-Watch Storylines + Our Bold Winner Picks

    · 37 min · Episode 17

    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…

  38. Is Gout Gout the Next Usain Bolt? + Des Linden's Ultra Debut, Blind Runner History & World Marathon News

    · 28 min · Episode 16

    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…

  39. Conner Mantz OUT of Boston + NYC Champ Hit With 5-Year Doping Ban | The Running Story

    · 24 min · Episode 15

    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…

  40. London Two-Day Marathon Plan? Emma Bates Sponsor Drama & More Race Chaos

    · 29 min · Episode 14

    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…

  41. Sifan Hassan OUT of London + NCAA Doping Scandal, Strava Leak & Race Chaos

    · 21 min · Episode 13

    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…

  42. Possible Women's Marathon World Record + Kipchoge's 2026 Marathon Tour

    · 24 min · Episode 12

    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…

  43. Kiplimo's 57:20 Half Marathon, Kipchoge's Next Race, LA Marathon Controversies & NYC Lottery Odds | The Running Story

    · 28 min · Episode 11

    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…

  44. US Half Marathon Controversy, Ironman's Camera Crackdown & Tokyo Marathon Fireworks

    · 24 min · Episode 10

    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…

  45. Boston's 2026 Medal Revealed, Two World Records & A Wild Week in Running

    · 21 min · Episode 9

    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…

  46. Cole Hocker's Record Mile, Faith Kipyegon's Road Debut & The Jeans Marathon Phenomenon

    · 26 min · Episode 8

    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…

  47. Barkley Marathons 2026: Why No One Finished (Again)

    · 39 min · Episode 7

    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…

  48. World Record Chaos, Kipchoge at the Olympics & the Rise of Brooks

    · 21 min · Episode 6

    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…

  49. Who Is Sam Ruthe, the 16-Year-Old Who Ran a 3:48 Mile? + Olympians Get Paid, The Highest VO₂ Max Score Ever

    · 28 min · Episode 5

    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…

  50. A Runner Ran a Marathon Carrying... A Baby?!, Des Linden's Crazy Spring Plans, and Where Will Harry Styles Race Next?

    · 23 min · Episode 4

    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…

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