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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 20251h 52min
2025 Running Year in Review (Part 1): Records, Rivalries & Scandals
In Part 1 of our 2025 Year in Review, the Marathon Handbook team breaks down the biggest storylines from January through July. We open with Conner Mantz’s American record in Houston (01:30), then move...
11 Dec 20251h 14min
Why Is the Valencia Marathon So Fast? + A Full Race Recap
In this episode, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth deliver an almost-instant reaction to the 2025 Valencia Marathon, starting with Jessy’s on-the-ground report of the city’s electric atmosphere and why ...
9 Dec 20251h 6min
The Biggest Running Shoe Trends Coming in 2026
Today on the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we take you inside The Running Event for a deep dive into the future of running shoes. From the exploding gravel category to major durability upgrades, next-gen...
4 Dec 20251h 26min
