Running on a Budget: Can You Train & Race for a Year on $2,000?
Running is often called a “cheap” sport — but anyone training seriously knows that’s not the full story.In this episode, the Marathon Handbook team takes on a challenge inspired by listener feedback: ...
5 Feb 1h 55min
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 $1...
2 Feb 27min
Sam Parsons: Olympian, Early Running YouTuber, and the Pro Runner Building What’s Next
Olympian and professional runner Sam Parsons joins Alex Cyr on the Marathon Handbook Podcast for a deep, honest conversation about elite running, creativity, and life beyond racing. Sam reflects on hi...
1 Feb 1h 9min
The Ultimate Half Marathon Guide: Training, Pacing, Fueling + Bucket List Races
The half marathon might be the most popular race distance in the world — but is it actually the perfect running event?In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle is joined by coach...
29 Jan 1h 35min
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 rac...
26 Jan 22min
Sub-3 Marathon Attempts, Boston Qualifying & What Marathon Pace Really Means | Winter 2026 Mailbag
In this Winter 2026 Mailbag, the Marathon Handbook crew answers listener questions on some of the toughest — and most misunderstood — topics in marathon running.From runners who missed sub-3 by second...
22 Jan 1h 31min
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 Mar...
20 Jan 19min
How Long Should Your Long Run Be? Marathon vs Half vs 10K + Fueling & Long Run Mistakes
In this Marathon Handbook Podcast episode, Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr unpack what actually defines a long run—and how long is “long” for different goals (00:07). After some pre-run cha...
15 Jan 1h 52min
