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Marathon Handbook PodcastInstant Reactions: 2025 London Marathon – Winners, Shocks, and Hot Take!In this special instant reactions episode, Marathon Handbook’s Editor-in-Chief Michael Doyle and News Editor Jessy Carveth break down all the drama from the 2025 London Marathon just hours after the race wrapped.From Tigst Assefa’s women’s-only world record to Eliud Kipchoge’s twilight career run, plus shocking moments like Sebastian Sawe’s controversial race-winning move — we dive into all the elite races, surprises, disappointments, and behind-the-scenes insights from London.Jessy, fresh from the media center in London, shares insider takes you won’t hear a...2025-04-281h 04
Marathon Handbook PodcastAre These Running and Fitness Trends Legit, or Bogus Fads? + The London Marathon World Record Attempt Is On!In this episode, we demystify every running trend that's trending on socials in 2025.But first, Michael and news editor Jessy Carveth discuss the exciting breaking news that three of the greatest marathoners of all-time will race each other at this year's London Marathon. They explain why this could be a legendary and record-breaking marathon (02:05).Then, Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down the top trends and fads in running and fitness, including: What is the (insane) "75 Hard Challenge" (23:08)?Are Run Streaks Wise (33:49)?Is Zone 2 Training Still King? (45:35)Is HIIT Training Still W...2025-01-161h 39
Marathon Handbook PodcastYour Running Questions Answered! + The World Record Holder Gets ScrewedAlex, Katelyn, and Michael answer your questions in our Fall 2024 Mailbag Episode (19:19). We take on whether or not you really need to do hill repeats for marathon training, how to fix tummy troubles on race day, our fuelling strategies, the best shoes for track workouts, what the heck is going on with Nike's shoe lineup, and Katelyn's amazing midlife crisis purchase!Then, Michael and news editor Jessy Carveth unpack the strange and controversial winners of the World Athletics Athlete of the Year Award (1:31:20).Timestamps:3:05 - Intro chat - XC love, and summer running...2024-12-051h 59
Marathon Handbook PodcastThe 2024 New York City Marathon: A Complete GuideThe New York City Marathon is Nov. 3, and in this episode our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael share with you everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon, whether you're running the race this year, or following along at home. First we get the necessary details out of the way: when the race starts, and how to live stream the race. Then delve right into the significance and crazy history of the New York City Marathon, from it's beginnings with just 127 runners (and only 55 finishers), running loops in Central Park.We discuss...2024-10-311h 16
Marathon Handbook PodcastWhat Went Right (and Wrong) for Us In Chicago, Toronto and Kodiak UTMB, + Who Are the Track Runners of the Year?News editor Jessy Carveth and Michael Doyle break down the nominees for World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year. They also unpack Jessy's excellent data-driven analysis of the controversial new women's marathon world record, and why she thinks it could be legit.Then, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael as they recap their recent races—the Chicago Marathon, Kodiak UTMB and the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, discussing what went right, what didn’t, and their plans for improvement. Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/UYNqDFLkKTYShow Notes:...2024-10-242h 00
Marathon Handbook PodcastWhy Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille HerronMarathon Handbook's news editor Jessy Carveth and editor-in-chief Michael Doyle unpack why the American ultrarunner Camille Herron is embroiled in a messy Wikipedia scandal. The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding ultrarunner Camille Herron, who has faced backlash for allegedly manipulating her Wikipedia page to enhance her image while undermining her competitors by altering their pages, and also implying they cheated while bettering her world records. The discussion covers the implications of her actions, the public's response, and the broader impact on women's sports. The hosts explore the duality of Herron's role as both a celebrated athlete an...2024-09-2638 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastNetflix's Track Docuseries "Sprint" Is Here!Marathon Handbook's staff gather together with popcorn in hand to breakdown everything you need to know about the new Netflix docuseries "Sprint," which features the top 100m and 200m runners in the world as they gear up for the 2023 Paris Summer Olympics. We highlight our favorite athlete/characters, crazy moments in the series, if there are any villains, and if Sprint will connect with a mass audience.Hosts: Alex Cyr, Jessy Carveth, Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6q...2024-07-0548 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastRunning Is Coming to Netflix, A 4-Hour Marathoner at the Olympics, and Anti-Sex Beds in ParisOur news editor Jessy Carveth joins Michael Doyle to discuss how a recreational runner duped a major news outlet (and donors on GoFundMe) into thinking she will be representing the U.S. at this summer's Olympic Games (00:00:46). Then, they debate whether or not Canadian standout Michael Roth should have been DQed for an "unsportsmanlike" gesture when he won a NCAA conference championship race (00:10:59). They also provide details for "Sprint," the Netflix's upcoming docuseries on track athletes, and talk about if it will propel athletics as "Drive To Survive" did Formula One (00:21:11). And finally, they get into the Paris Games' "...2024-05-2048 minMarathon Handbook PodcastDQed for Drinking Water? A Mind-blowing 1,000-Marathon Record, and Team USA is Getting ScrewedSenior news editor Jessy Carveth joins Michael Doyle to talk about a wild week in the running scene. They unpack a controversial disqualification at a California Marathon (04:17), a UK man who's run 1,000 marathons over a 43 year stretch (14:47), Olympic marathon qualification ridiculousness (22:53), Nike's alleged manipulation of the Kenyan squad for the Paris Games (35:56), and... zombies (51:05).Hosts: Jessy Carveth, Michael DoyleAlso check out the video version of our pods on YouTube! Find us at: https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbookOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden...2024-05-1156 min