This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth unpack one of the strangest controversies in recent running history.
A men’s half marathon world record — the fastest ever run — has officially been disqualified nearly a year later. We break down why World Athletics made the call, how much advantage pacing vehicles really provide, and what it means for the sport moving forward.
Plus:
Eliud Kipchoge shows up at the Winter Olympics in a surprising Nike activation
Brooks posts massive global growth and quietly becomes running’s most dominant brand
Femke Bol debuts at 800m and immediately makes history
Andre De Grasse swaps the track for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
From elite performance to brand strategy and Olympic storylines, this episode covers everything runners need to know this week.
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