Marathon Handbook Podcast

Marathon Handbook's news editor Jessy Carveth and editor-in-chief Michael Doyle unpack why the American ultrarunner  Camille Herron is embroiled in a messy Wikipedia scandal. The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding ultrarunner Camille Herron, who has faced backlash for allegedly manipulating her Wikipedia page to enhance her image while undermining her competitors by altering their pages, and also implying they cheated while bettering her world records. The discussion covers the implications of her actions, the public's response, and the broader impact on women's sports. The hosts explore the duality of Herron's role as both a celebrated athlete and a controversial figure, questioning the ethics of her behavior and its effects on the running community.They explain why the Camille Herron scandal is such a big deal in the ultrarunning world, who Herron is, and why Lululemon abruptly dumped Herron after she operated as a key ambassador for the brand to the running world.They also explain why many other athletes are now speaking out about Herron's behaviour, particularly after they break records she once set, and how Herron and her husband/coach are pushing back against these accusations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Controversy06:41 The Wikipedia Manipulation12:01 The Fallout and Public Response16:47 Role Model or Villain?22:00 The Irony of Fame and Insecurity30:21 Conclusion and Future ImplicationsShow Notes:Camille Herron Accused of Manipulating Wikipedia Pages to Downplay Rivals:https://marathonhandbook.com/camille-herron-wikipedia-controversy/Lululemon drops Camille Herron as ambassador after Wikipedia controversyhttps://marathonhandbook.com/lululemon-drops-camille-herron-as-ambassador-after-wikipedia-controversy/Camille Herron’s Husband and Coach Conor Holt Takes Full Responsibility Amidst Malicious Wikipedia Controversy:https://marathonhandbook.com/camille-herrons-husband-takes-full-responsibility-wikipedia-controversy/Takeaways- Camille Herron has been dropped by Lululemon amid controversy- She has made over 300 edits to her Wikipedia page.- Her husband attempted to take the blame for the edits.- Many in the running community are skeptical of their claims- Herron's actions have raised questions about ethics in sports- The controversy has sparked a broader discussion about female athletes- The situation highlights the challenges women face in sports- Public perception of Herron has shifted dramatically- The fallout from this controversy may have lasting implicationsOur free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down everything you need to know about this Sunday's Berlin Marathon, including how to live stream the race, key storylines, a bit of the fascinating history of the marathon, and who will win each race. They discuss the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon, its ranking as a World Marathon Major, why so many marathon world records have been achieved on this course, and the legacy of both Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele at the race. 2024 marks the first time in 11 years that the Berlin Marathon will not feature either Kipchoge (the 2022 and 2023 champion) or Bekele.After last year's world record performance in Berlin by Tigst Assefa, will the 2024 edition of the marathon feature a new breakout star and a record breaking run? Our editors weigh in on who might win in Berlin, and the outlook of elite marathon running in the next few years.00:00 Opening chatter02:57 Alex's attempt at a sub-30 minute 10K06:08 Our favorite city running experiences08:46 The Significance of Major Marathons11:45 Berlin Marathon Overview15:03 Is the Berlin Marathon Course Fast?17:59 Berlin has a Rollerblade Marathon?!?!23:52 Historical Context of the Berlin Marathon26:57 Course Profile and Challenges30:01 Elite Field Insights39:46 Emerging Stars in Women's Marathon51:01 Weather and Conditions52:13 The End of the Kipchoge Era01:07:41 We Rank the World Marathon MajorsWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Show Notes:2024 Berlin Marathon Elite Preview:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-berlin-marathon-elite-lineup/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Marathon Handbook editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the latest developments in the World of Marathon Majors: Boston Marathon's new qualification standards and the Sydney Marathon's rise to reportedly become the next World Marathon Major, perhaps as early as next year. They also delve into Alex's recent 5K PR, exploring the training changes he made and the importance of coaching in achieving running goals.00:00 - Opening Chat01:35 - Boston Marathon Qualification Changes14:00 - Sydney Marathon's Rise to Major Status26:30 - Cape Town Marathon and Chengdu Marathon as WMM candidates38:06 - Alex's 5K PR and TipsWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Show Notes:Qualifying for the Boston Marathon just got harder:https://marathonhandbook.com/2026-boston-marathon-qualifying-times/Sydney on the verge of being named seventh WMM:https://marathonhandbook.com/sydney-marathon-seventh-world-major-marathon-2025/Alex's go-to fartlek for improving speed:1min 10k effort/2min easy45sec 5k effort/90sec easy2x30sec 1500m effort/1min easy4x15sec 800m effort/45sec easyOur free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's recent trip to the French Alps for a week of trail running in the mountains. He shares what he learned, the mistakes he made on the trails, and the YouTube vlog he produced documenting this humbling and enlightening experience.Then, they provide a primer on how to get into trail running, particularly if you're coming from a road running background. They cover topics such as finding trails, differences in training and mindset, the physical challenges of trail running, and the benefits of running on trails. They also touch on the importance of strength training for trail runners and the sense of community that comes with trail running. The hosts share their personal experiences and offer advice for those interested in trying trail running. Watch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Show Notes:Watch Alex's video "5 Mistakes to Avoid When Trail Running":https://youtu.be/BN7Ffazn8soKatelyn's strength and stability routine:https://marathonhandbook.com/knee-strengthening-exercises/Tips for running downhill:https://youtu.be/I77KRM5Q4nQTips for uphill running:https://youtu.be/lOZnlI3rhH0Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

In this episode, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss why UTMB continues to be the most talked about ultramarathon in the world. Then they dive into the big topic of the pod: fuelling for marathons. They emphasize the importance of fuelling properly for optimal performance and discuss the timing and composition of pre-race meals. They share their personal approaches to race week nutrition and offer tips for carb loading, and discuss the best practices for fuelling during a marathon.00:00 Intro03:04 UTMB08:05 Men's race at UTMB12:16 Katie Scheid's massive performance at UTMB19:46 Fuelling for a marathon25:36 Balancing diet and variety31:03 Michael's race morning routine36:15 Finding food options on race morning38:09 Katelyn's race morning routine39:24 Pre-Race Nutrition and Fuelling41:39 Carb-Loading 10143:08 Managing digestion and fiber Intake47:35 Fuelling Strategies during the marathon01:19:10 Mastering marathon fuelling: Best Practices and Strategies01:25:14 Carrying gels and practicing fuelling: Tips for training runs01:29:54 Hydration tips on race dayWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Show Notes:Two Champions Crowned At 2024 UTMB—An Underdog And A Veteran:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-utmb-results/Who Is Vincent Bouillard? Meet The Unsponsored Hoka Engineer Who Just Won UTMB:https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-vincent-bouillard/Carb Loading for Runners: How to + 8 Common Mistakes:https://marathonhandbook.com/carb-loading/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Marathon Handbook editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the upcoming season two of the docu-series 'Sprint' on Netflix, the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc (UTMB) race, and answer listener questions. Your questions ask about the importance of rest days after long runs and how to adjust training paces based on individual abilities, improving your mile time, dealing with feet and leg soreness, and a few questions for Alex about his "best of" selections for shoes of the year. Watch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Show Notes:Read our story on everything we know so far about Sprint Season 2:https://marathonhandbook.com/sprint-season-two/Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 UTMB Finals:https://marathonhandbook.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2024-utmb-finals/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

On this week's pod, Alex, Katelyn and Michael begin with Alex's latest YouTube video, in which he goes Strava segment hunting in front of Drake's $100 million mansion. Then, they briefly break down the just-announced 2024 New York City Marathon elite fields, with a surprising number of Olympic marathoners on the list.And then, they dive deep into the big topic of the day (inspired by the Paris Olympic marathons to some degree). Whether your running a local 5K, a track race, a mid-season half marathon or a big goal race like the Boston Marathon or New York, every race has its dark moments. So in this pod, we'll go deep on the dreaded DNF (Did Not Finish).We cover:What does the DNF mean in the context of running and racingRecent cases of DNFs in the Olympics (Eliud Kipchoge, Fiona O'Keeffe)When to Consider a DNF (spoiler: almost never)When not to DNF (spoiler: almost always)Strategies and prevention tips to avoid a DNFKatelyn, Alex, and Michael share their own experiences with DNF, plus lessons learned and advice for listenersWatch Alex's video on taking down the "Cruising by Drake's Crib" Strava segment:https://youtu.be/xX0jHA53slkWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Editor Michael Doyle is joined by Marathon Handbook's resident coach Katelyn Tocci to break down everything you need to know about how to go about setting goals for the marathon. They discuss: Setting Marathon GoalsUnderstanding SMART GoalsWhat is the “SMART” criteria for goal setting?How can applying SMART goals enhance your marathon training?2. Process-Based vs. Outcome-Based GoalsDifferences between process-based and outcome-based goals.Marathon-specific examples to illustrate each type of goal.3. The Role of A, B, and C GoalsWhat are A, B, and C goals in marathon training?How to prioritize and set these goals effectively.4. Tailoring Goals to Your Fitness Level and Personal CircumstancesSteps to set realistic and achievable marathon goals based on your current fitness level.How to adapt your goals to fit personal factors and training constraints.5. Overcoming Obstacles and Maintaining MotivationCommon challenges in marathon training and how to tackle them.Proven strategies to stay motivated and committed throughout your training journey.Show Notes:Andrew Huberman's "The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals" episode on the Huberman Lab podcast:https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-of-setting-and-achieving-goalsThe paper on the "85% Rule":https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12552-4Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleWatch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for a their final emergency pod of these Olympic Games, right after the finish of the women's Olympic marathon in Paris on Sunday morning. The final event of the Olympics did not disappoint, delivering a thrilling finish.SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself out, and who won.Watch a video version of this pod on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/LBZZl9US_bc________Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands put on a show in the final moments of the marathon, out sprinting world record holder Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia for one of the great marathon performances of all time. But it was not without its controvery, as Hassan and Assefa made contact with about 200m to go.We also discuss Nike's big win, if Hassan is the next Kipchoge, and what happened to American runner Fiona O'Keeffe (and why some are upset about her DNF).The Women’s Olympic Marathon top 10 Results:🥇Sifan Hassan 🇳🇱🥈 Tigst Assefa 🇪🇹🥉Hellen Obiri 🇰🇪Sharon Lokedi 🇰🇪Amane Shankule 🇪🇹Yuka Suzuki 🇯🇵Delvine Meringor 🇷🇴Stella Chesang 🇺🇬Lonah Salpeter 🇮🇱Eunice Chumba 🇧🇭Read our full recap of the 2024 Olympic marathon, plus full results, here:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-olympic-women-marathon-results/Follow our live coverage of the track and marathons here:https://marathonhandbook.com/live-updates-athletics-track-2024-paris-olympics/Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

Editors Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for an emergency pod, right after the finish of the men's Olympic marathon in Paris on Saturday morning.SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself out, and who won.Be sure to follow this pod feed for an instant reaction episode after the women's Olympic marathon as well, shortly after the race concludes on Sunday morning.________Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia was the big winner of this Olympic marathon, taking gold. We talk about his incredible race, the experience of watching the Paris Olympic marathon overall, as well as Eliud Kipchoge's shocking result and what this means for the GOAT's legacy long term.The men's marathon podium in Paris:🇪🇹 Tamirat Tola 🥇 2:06:26🇧🇪 Bashir Abdi 🥈 2:06:47🇰🇪 Benson Kipruto 🥉 2:07:00Read our full recap of the 2024 Olympic marathon, plus full results, here:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-olympic-men-marathon/Follow our live coverage of the track and marathons here:https://marathonhandbook.com/live-updates-athletics-track-2024-paris-olympics/Hosts: Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle