The Sydney Marathon is on a tear. Organizers announced this week that over 123,000 people applied for a spot in the ballot for the 2026 race, a staggering 56 percent increase from last year and the largest number in the event’s history. Runners from 162 countries threw their names into the hat for a chance … Read more
One of the questions I get asked most often as a running coach is, “How can I run farther?” Whether you’re building up to your first 10K, dreaming of a half-marathon, or setting your sights on the full 26.2, increasing your running distance is one of the best ways to build endurance, boost fitness, and … Read more
Aside from seven years in New York City, I have lived in New England for my whole life, so I am no stranger to cold weather running. Training year-round certainly has its challenges in terms of dressing for the different seasons to help regulate your body temperature. While some runners struggle with summer running with … Read more
Honest nerves. Big dreams. Quiet belief mixed with confidence. That was the energy inside the elite pre-race press room in New York today as I spoke with some of the greatest marathoners in the world —legends, defending champions, and fearless challengers. In one corner, Eliud Kipchoge spoke about chasing his final Abbott World Marathon Major … Read more
The end of an era is near. Eliud Kipchoge, the most decorated marathoner of all time, has confirmed that the 2025 New York City Marathon will be his final appearance on the World Marathon Majors circuit. After two decades of dominance, 11 major victories, and two Olympic gold medals, the 40-year-old Kenyan icon is stepping … Read more
Even the fittest bodies on the planet don’t always show textbook-perfect bloodwork. That’s the startling message from a new study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, which analyzed blood test results from 2,525 Olympic athletes spanning the London 2012 to Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The study, led by Armando Ferrera and … Read more
World Athletics has revealed that several of its own employees stole around $1.75 million over a period of years in what the federation called a “systematic theft” scheme. The organization says an internal audit uncovered the financial misconduct, which has now been referred to legal authorities in both Britain and Monaco. The governing body, which … Read more
After a disrupted 2025 season marked by injury and missed opportunities, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has set his sights firmly on 2026…and the world record books. The 25-year-old Norwegian middle-distance star says he’s targeting the world records in the 1500m, mile, and 5000m next year. “This year I laid a good foundation for an incredibly good comeback … Read more
I think of durability as the fourth pillar of marathon performance. It’s not just how big your engine is (e.g., VO2 max), where your lactate threshold sits, or how efficient you are, but how well those things hold up after a few hours of steady running. A new study on London Marathon finishers1Hunter, B., & … Read more
Some runners like to hold onto their old running shoes for sentimental reasons. Maybe they were the pair that carried you across the finish line of your first 5K or saw you through those early miles pushing a jogging stroller after your first baby. Others prefer to give their old shoes a second life — … Read more
ASICS appears poised for a major shakeup in its super shoe lineup after three new development models, the MS5 TYPE-1, ME5 TYPE-1, and MR2 TYPE-1, were officially added to the World Athletics approved shoe list on October 26, 2025, with approval valid until October 26, 2026. While these shoes remain under the “development” classification, meaning … Read more
The 2025 New York City Marathon is just around the corner. And while the elite runners are always the celebrities of the weekend, the Big Apple is also renowned for bringing celebrities from other realms to its streets. So, who are these stars that have run through the streets of the city that never sleeps? … Read more
With the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon happening this Sunday, the streets are buzzing with runners getting their last miles in, planning their cheer squads, and, yes, figuring out what to wear. If you’re racing, spectating, or just want to mark the occasion in style, New Balance’s official NYC Marathon collection is your go-to. … Read more
Update — 27 April 2026: Since this article was published, Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially run a marathon under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon to break Kelvin Kiptum’s previous men’s world record (2:00:35) by 65 seconds. Dutch distance diva Sifan Hassan has been running marathons for only a … Read more
Marathon Handbook invites you to an intimate live show in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, 1st November, 2025, from 12:15 – 13:45hrs. Join the Marathon Handbook team—Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr—for an engaging conversation featuring some special guests – still to be announced!. The panel will dive deep into the lore, current state, and … Read more
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