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

  1. 2d ago

    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 mile, a new study linking ADHD and endurance running, and the controversial new broadcast rules shaking up European track and field. Jesse also reveals her results from an all-out 1K time trial attempt. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:47 Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record in London7:41 Keely Hodgkinson's huge 800m win + new Nike collection13:11 Conner & Kylie Mantz welcome their first child16:54 New study links ADHD and endurance running20:01 Europe's controversial new track & field broadcast rules27:25 Jessy's all-out 1K time trial result Articles Links:https://marathonhandbook.com/hodgkinson-broeders-bol-london-800m/ https://marathonhandbook.com/kylie-mantz-baby-william/ https://marathonhandbook.com/kylie-mantz-pregnant-mile/ https://marathonhandbook.com/keely-hodgkinson-nike-signature-collection/ https://marathonhandbook.com/ebu-womens-athletics-coverage-guidelines/

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

  2. Jul 13

    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 which Tour de France riders and World Cup players actually run, including one stat about Lionel Messi that will change how you watch him. Drop your prediction in the comments: Jessy is running an all-out 1K this week. Guess her time! Chapters:00:00 This week’s stories snapshot03:40 Hardrock 100: two course records and a brutal day for Dauwalter08:50 Kipchoge’s world tour stops in Brazil14:31 A 1K world record falls after 27 years18:41 Laz Lake voids the backyard ultra world records22:50 Do Tour de France riders and World Cup players actually run?26:43 The Messi stat30:33 Big announcement: a second episode every week Read Jessy’s reporting on all of this week’s stories at marathonhandbook.com Articles referenced:https://marathonhandbook.com/kipchoge-porto-alegre-world-tour/ https://marathonhandbook.com/how-fifa-players-train-lessons-for-runners/ https://marathonhandbook.com/world-cup-players-strava-census/ https://marathonhandbook.com/tour-de-france-riders-who-run/ https://marathonhandbook.com/pommeret-hardrock-100-third-win/ https://marathonhandbook.com/wanyonyi-1000m-world-record/ https://marathonhandbook.com/running-with-partner-vs-alone/ Subscribe to The Running Story podcast feed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and leave us a five star rating and review!

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

  3. Jul 6

    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 technology taking over marathons and the Tour de France, and the stacked elite fields just announced for the December Valencia Marathon. Chapters:0:00 This Week's Biggest Running Stories1:27 7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95 "Slurpee" Colorway4:34 Kipchoge's Wife Grace Segut Returns for Porto Alegre Marathon7:25 Sub-2:30 Marathon... on a Treadmill?! Vincent Morey's Wild Workout12:14 Lactate Gels Explained: The New Marathon Fueling Hack19:25 Valencia Marathon 2026 Elite Field: Tigst Assefa, John Korir & More25:50 Your Predictions & Final Thoughts Join Marathon Handbook’s RunClub for access to our members-only podcast, training plans, community rooms, merch and more: https://marathonhandbook.com/runclub Shop Marathon Handbook merch: https://store.marathonhandbook.com Let us know in the comments: would you try a lactate gel in your next race, and who do you think comes out on top in Valencia this fall?

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

  4. Jul 5

    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 sub-2 in London) is set for a showdown with defending champion John Korir, fresh off his Boston course record. Alexander Mutiso and Dawit Wolde lurk as dark horses. On the women's side, all eyes are on Fotyen Tesfay, who ran the second-fastest marathon in history (2:10:51) in her Barcelona debut, and defending champ Joyciline Jepkosgei. Thomas and Jessy dig into the tech arms race (super shoes, lactate gels), why organizer Juan Roig (the billionaire behind Mercadona) has built Valencia around pure speed instead of major-marathon spectacle, and why Nike's biggest names are notably absent from the field. Plus: quick-fire predictions, and Thomas reveals he's got his own bib for race day. The Valencia Marathon takes place December 6, 2026. Chapters:00:00 Why Valencia could be the race of 202600:50 Valencia announces its elite headliners02:25 Setting up a Kejelcha vs. Korir showdown04:08 Two near-misses with marathon history05:15 How Kejelcha is building toward December06:17 Super shoes, lactate gels and the tech arms race07:28 Dark horse alert: Alexander Mutiso08:16 The women's field: Fotyen Tesfay chases the world record09:41 Wiping the slate clean on a tainted world record10:37 Why Valencia isn't chasing World Major status11:34 Juan Roig's €1M bonus and his dream for the city12:16 Meet Juan Roig, the "Sam Walton of Spain"13:57 Pure racing over spectacle — and a new ballot system16:30 Quick-fire predictions: the men's race17:25 Quick-fire predictions: the women's race18:21 Will more big names join before the October field release?19:01 Nike's curious absence from the elite list20:03 Thomas's own Valencia bib, and closing thoughts Jessy's Interview:https://marathonhandbook.com/inside-the-two-year-courtship-that-brought-yomif-kejelcha-to-the-valencia-marathon/

    This Will Be The Race Of The Year

  5. Jul 3

    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 (Tanzania) and Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) headline both fields, going up against defending champion Hailemaryam Kiros, course-record chaser Sisay Lemma, and a stacked chase pack. Michael and Jessy dig into whether Sydney's 2:06:06 and 2:18:22 course records are about to fall, why this field proves Sydney is maturing into a true World Marathon Major, and why the Sydney Opera House finish line might be the most beautiful in the sport. Chapters:0:00 Intro: Sydney's Deepest Elite Field Yet1:16 Men's Field: Sisay Lemma, Simbu & the Depth Chart6:44 Men's Storyline: Is the Course Record in Danger?7:44 Women's Field: Peres Jepchirchir Headlines13:46 Women's Storyline: Why Jepchirchir Is the Favorite15:00 Big Picture: Sydney Matures as a World Marathon Major18:13 Best-Case Scenario for Race Organizers20:30 Growing Australia's Elite Marathon Pipeline23:00 Chasing Faster Times: Comparing the Majors24:21 The Most Beautiful Finish Line in the Majors?29:40 Way-Too-Early Predictions: Who Wins Sydney?33:00 Outro & How to Follow Our Sydney Coverage

    Sydney Marathon 2026 Elite Preview: Jepchirchir, Simbu & Predictions

  6. Jul 1

    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 athlete grant program, and Tokyo Marathon's record-breaking $170,000 prize purse. Read our op-ed on the IOC president here:https://marathonhandbook.com/opinion-kristy-coventry-ioc-president-seb-coe-putin-bach/ Chapters:0:00 Intro: Michael and Jessy swap continents0:55 This week's top stories2:11 Western States 100: Bouillard's sub-14-hour record3:53 Jen Lichter's stunning 100-mile debut course record8:00 Backyard Ultra world records broken in Russia13:00 First official IKEA Marathon sells out18:18 IOC's $10,000 athlete grants — hot take23:44 Tokyo Marathon's record $170K prize purse and bigger field27:40 Bonus: new podcast feed + Paris Diamond League recap

  7. Jun 22

    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 the fall season. Chapters: 0:00 Intro — Top 5 Running Stories of the Week 1:27 Harry Styles Donates to Charity Runner Lawrence Dennis 5:15 8th Grader Luke Surface Runs World Best 5K (14:25) at Hayward Field 8:16 Dutch Sneak Marathon Canceled — Fake Paramedic Scam Exposed 12:32 Tigst Assefa Returns to Berlin to Chase the Women's Marathon World Record 20:40 Jenny Simpson's Medical Emergency at Sir Walter Miler — Latest Update 23:58 The Running Story Is Getting Its Own Podcast Feed

  8. Jun 19

    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 biggest fundraising event in UK sporting history. Chapters: 0:00 — Breaking news: London Marathon goes to two days 1:09 — What's confirmed: dates, format, course & ballot details 2:26 — Why London made this move (1.33M applicants) 5:19 — The logistics challenge & why it's framed as a one-off 7:26 — Unanswered questions: charity bibs & international quotas 9:08 — Elite field pressure after the historic sub-2 hour marathon 9:57 — A landmark moment for women's marathon coverage 12:03 — Elite wish lists: who needs to race London 2027 13:46 — The money behind running two World Marathon Major days 15:00 — One-and-done or permanent? Jessy's take 16:26 — Will New York, Chicago & other majors follow? 19:13 — Audience question & wrap-up

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