Boston’s 2026 Medal Revealed, Two World Records & A Wild Week in Running
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...
24 Feb 20min
Spring 2026 Running Shoe Preview: Super Shoes, New Tech & The Future of Daily Trainers
What’s next in running shoes — and are we entering a new era?In this episode, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down the biggest Spring 2026 shoe releases and the state of the super sho...
19 Feb 1h 27min
Cole Hocker’s Record Mile, Faith Kipyegon’s Road Debut & The Jeans Marathon Phenomenon
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-faste...
16 Feb 25min
Barkley Marathons 2026: Why No One Finished (Again)
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 C...
16 Feb 39min
Dream Race Draft 2026: London, NYC, UTMB & The Ultimate Running Calendar
If you could run any race in the world next year… what would you choose?SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Saysky makes incredible running gear that our team love. Use code MARATHON15 for 15% off your purchase at h...
12 Feb 1h 59min
World Record Chaos, Kipchoge at the Olympics & the Rise of Brooks
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 offi...
10 Feb 21min
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
