​The Running Story: Peres Jepchirchir SUSPENDED, Backyard Ultra World Record & How to Qualify for LA 2028 Olympics​

Reigning world marathon champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after an out-of-competition test came back positive for EPO, six weeks before her Sydney Marathon win. On this episode of The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down what the doping case means for her titles, for Sydney, and for trust in elite marathoning.

​How Many Days Should You Take Off After A Half Marathon?​

Plus, eight useful recovery tips to get you back to your training quickly.

​2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Hellen Obiri​

The defending champion set the course record of 2:19:51 last year and returns with the fastest personal best in the women's field, 2:15:53 from London in April.

​What to Eat Before a Long Run: The Best Foods, Meals, and Snacks for Energy​

Fuel your miles the right way! Discover what to eat before a long run, when to eat it, and the best meals and snacks to keep your energy up, avoid stomach issues, and finish strong.

​New York City Marathon Pace Calculator: Your Mile-by-Mile Race Plan​

Conquer the NYC Marathon with a smarter pacing strategy! Our interactive calculator uses real race data from over 55,000 finishers to create a personalized mile-by-mile pacing plan, adjusting for hills, bridges, weather, wind, and your start wave so you can avoid common pacing mistakes and finish strong.

​Marathon Taper: How Long Should You Taper Before Race Day?​

How to make the final weeks of marathon training pay off.

​The 8 Best Hamstring Stretches For Runners​

Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints among runners — here's how to loosen them up, recover faster, and protect yourself from injury.

​2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Weini Kelati​

The American half-marathon record holder, eighth in the Olympic 10,000m final in Paris, runs her first marathon in New York on Nov. 1.

​2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field: Andreas Almgren​

The Swede won the world half-marathon title in a European record 58:06 six weeks before New York. He has never run a marathon, and he is going there to win.

​Mark Kiptoo Breaks the Over-50 Marathon World Record in Frankfurt​

The 50-year-old Kenyan ran 2:15:24 in the rain on Sunday, more than four minutes faster than the mark Titus Mamabolo set in Durban in 1991.

​Emma Bates Logged Her Labor on Strava​

The American marathoner recorded 20 hours and 37 minutes of induced labor, covering only 0.26 miles, before her baby, Warren, was born on her 34th birthday.

​Is Harry Styles Running the New York City Marathon?​

Harry Styles plays the last of his 30 Madison Square Garden shows the night before the race, and the evidence makes a compelling case for him toeing the line on Sunday.

​Mile Zero by Zappos: Chicago 2026 with Keira D’Amato & Nike Running GM Tanya Hvizdak​

Mile Zero presented by Zappos goes live from the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Chicago Marathon weekend, presented by Zappos. Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci are joined on stage by Tanya Hvizdak, VP and GM of Nike Running, and Keira D’Amato, former American marathon record holder and author.

Also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube​

Quick Sprints:

• ​A Guide To Electrolytes For Runners​
• ​Carb Loading for Runners: How to + 8 Common Mistakes​
• ​7 Expert Tips For Running A Half Marathon + Free Half Marathon Training Plans​

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