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The weekly running news show from Marathon Handbook senior news editor Jessy Carveth and Editor-in-Chief Michael Doyle

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Josh Kerr just did the unthinkable: he broke the men's mile world record in London, erasing Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mark.

Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the race, plus the rest of this week's biggest stories in running: Keely Ho... more

Courtney Dauwalter breaks her own Hardrock 100 course record while sick on the trail, and Ludo Pommeret wins his third straight at age 50. Eliud Kipchoge’s seven continent world tour rolls through Brazil. Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks a 1K world record th... more

This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five huge stories from the running world: 7-Eleven's lawsuit against Nike over a suspiciously familiar Air Max 95 colorway, Eliud Kipchoge's wife Grace Segut lining up for her... more

Valencia just dropped its elite headliners for the December 2026 marathon, and it might be the biggest race of the year. Thomas Watson and Jessy Carveth break down why Valencia, not a World Marathon Major, has become the sport's premier speed showcas... more

The 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon just dropped its elite fields and it's the deepest lineup in the race's history. Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down every big name in the men's and women's fields, the biggest storylines heading into Sydney's seco... more

Another big week in running news! Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the wild weekend at the Western States 100 where Vincent Bouillard became the first man under 14 hours and Jen Lichter took down Courtney Dauwalter's course record in her 10... more

This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the five biggest stories in the running world including a scary medical emergency involving one of the greatest track runners of all time, a jaw-dropping performance from an e... more

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Michael Doyle
Host of The Running Story; Editor-in-Chief at Marathon Handbook; active voice in race analysis and industry commentary
Jessy Carveth
News Editor and co-host; senior news editor with strong frontline access to race and industry stories

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#54
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#97
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#120
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#199
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#84
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#114
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1,000 Miles on a Track, Sawe to Berlin, Kejelcha to Valencia, Soweto Pay Scandal & Is Bolt the GOAT?
Q: Who are the big marquee names heading to Berlin and Valencia this fall, and why does it matter for the sport?
The hosts note Sebastian Sawe heading to Berlin and Yomif Kejelcha to Valencia, with each race offering a substantial one-million-euro world-record bonus and the potential for new historical milestones, while also contemplating how the fields and conditions might affect performance.

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What is The Running Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers weekly running and marathon news with a fast-paced, conversational vibe hosted by two longtime Marathon Handbook editors. Episodes routinely dissect race results, course developments, sponsorship dynamics, governance questions, and upcoming major events, often blending practical takeaways for listeners who track calendars, prize money, and field quality. The cadence tends toward timely roundups, plus occasional deep dives into industry trends and behind-the-scenes mechanics of big races, making it a practical listen for athletes, coaches, event organizers, and running industry professionals seeking quick, informed perspectives.

A few aspects stand out: the hosts' strong industry access and willingness to critique sponsorsh... more

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