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London Marathon
Valencia Marathon
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London, United Kingdom
Soweto Marathon
Jacob Kiplimo
Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Western States 100
Berlin Marathon
Usain Bolt
Marathon Handbook
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Leiden Half Marathon
Cocodona
Gout Gout
Raleigh, North Carolina
Berlin
Hardrock 100
Sifan Hassan

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

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This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down five of the biggest stories in running: Josh Kerr's emotional "Miracle Mile 2" win at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sophie Woods' jaw-dropping overall fastest known time ... more

Boston Marathon just added a second-chance lottery for runners stuck in the qualifying gray zone... and that's just the start.

This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the BAA's new 1,000-spot lottery for rejected B... more

Jacob Kiplimo returns to defend his Chicago Marathon title, but can he break two hours without Kejelcha and Sawe pushing him like they did in London? Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down the full 2026 Chicago Marathon elite field: the men's rac... more

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

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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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Apple Podcasts
#113
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#229
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#38
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#57
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#155
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Apple Podcasts
#188
Spain/Sports/Running

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Running Story

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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