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
Houston Marathon Shockers, a Burrito League Launches & Records Fall Worldwide | The Running Story
The Running Story returns with a jam-packed week in running. Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down a stunning Houston Half Marathon debut (00:45), major American and Canadian breakthroughs (02:55...
13 Jan 21min
Who Will Shape Running in 2026? Our 26 Most Influential People Ranked
Who will shape the future of running in 2026? In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr rank the 26 most influential people in running for the year a...
8 Jan 1h 22min
Bonus Podcast: The Running Story | This Week’s Biggest Running News Explained
NOTE FOR SUBSCRIBERS:This is a bonus, inaugural episode of a new weekly podcast we’re piloting called The Running Story. For the next few weeks, you’ll receive this show in the Marathon Handbook feed ...
5 Jan 24min
The Best Super Shoes of 2026: Carbon-Plated Power Rankings (Nike vs Adidas vs ASICS vs Puma)
Carbon-plated super shoes now dominate marathon racing — but which ones are actually the best right now? Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down the definitive 2026 super shoe power rankings, using elit...
1 Jan 1h 29min
Running Weight, Fueling, Boston Qualifiers & Big Marathon Mindset | Mega Mailbag
In this Mega Mailbag episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci answer a mountain of listener questions to close out 2025. The conversation covers running wei...
24 Des 20252h 18min
From $150 to Olympic Contender: Ahmed Muhumed’s All-In Path to Pro Running
Ahmed Muhumed’s rise in American distance running almost didn’t happen. In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, host Alex Cyr talks with the HOKA NAZ Elite athlete about quitting his job, mo...
21 Des 202552min
The Biggest Running Stories of 2025, Part 2: Grand Slam Track Collapse, Harry Styles’ Marathon & What Comes Next
The Marathon Handbook Podcast recaps the second half of the 2025 running season, unpacking the year’s biggest stories across track, road, and trail. We dive into the collapse of the Grand Slam Track L...
18 Des 20251h 52min
