Two runners will be making their marathon debut at the Olympics, and American Leonard Korir is getting screwed by USATF, World Athletics and the IOC The post What Are Olympic Universality Places, And Who Are the Runners Who Just Got A Spot in the Paris Games Marathons? appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

Shortly after crossing the finish line, Esteban Prado was DQed for receiving outside assistance from his father on a bike The post WATCH: Runner Disqualified From Orange County Marathon Over A Cup Of Water appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

After 43 years, he's just the 51st person to hit 1,000 marathons, and his overall average time might be faster than your PR The post Steve Edwards Breaks World Record Finishing 1,000 Marathons In The Fastest Average Time appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

Even the marathon GOAT himself isn’t safe from online trolls. Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge opens up about the torment inflicted upon him by ruthless online attacks following the tragic demise of fellow Kenyan marathoner Kelvin Kiptum. The world was shocked by Kiptum’s untimely death in a car accident in February; a promising talent who ... Read more The post Eliud Kipchoge Opens Up About Online Abuse Following The Death Of Kelvin Kiptum appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

After months of uncertainty, three American men will go to Paris after all The post Meet the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Team appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

American ultrarunner EmKay Sullivan recently placed second among over 100 women at the 2024 HOKA Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB. Not only did this confirm her position as one of the best ultrarunners in the world currently, but also secured her one of the final two Golden Ticket entires to the coveted Western States 100. ... Read more The post Why Is Western States 100 So Hard to Get Into, and Why Did EmKay Sullivan Decline a Golden Ticket? appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

The window of opportunity for Olympic marathon hopefuls has come to an end, and for some, they can let out a huge sigh of relief, while for others, it marks the end of the chase for Olympic glory. Sunday, May 5, 2024, was the final day that athletes could run an auto-qualifying time to punch ... Read more The post Leonard Korir Secures Third U.S. Olympic Marathon Spot Thanks To CJ Albertson’s World Athletics Ranking appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

On this week's episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle unpack this bizarre Parkrun controversy, explore how to get a London entry if you didn't get a spot through the lottery, and our approach to doing marathon race week right The post What’s the Deal with This Parkrun Feud? How To Get into the 2025 London Marathon, and Our Race Prep Toolkit appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

Ever dreamed of running away from zombies, getting your break in a Hollywood movie, or making a bit of money from your hobby? Well, now might be your chance to do all three! Oscar-award-winning British director Danny Boyle has put out an urgent casting call for ultra runners to star as extras in the upcoming ... Read more The post Are You Fast Enough To Outrun Zombies? The 28 Days Later Sequel Is Looking for Runners as Extras appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more

In the world of sports, where tradition and innovation often collide, the Enhanced Games, self-dubbed as the “Olympics of the future,” is challenging the very foundations of athletic competition.  Led by Dr. Aron D’Souza and backed by tech billionaire Peter Thiel and a consortium of other investors, the Enhanced Games represent a radical departure from ... Read more The post Enhanced Games Claims Between 50 And 100 Paris Olympians Are In The Sign-Up Process appeared first on Marathon Handbook ..read more