Marathon Handbook Podcast

Boston’s 2026 Medal Revealed, Two World Records & A Wild Week in Running

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Feb 24, 2026

A roundup of five blockbuster running stories. Preview of stacked NYC Half matchups and a high‑profile American debut. Discussion of a contentious new women’s 100‑mile world record and its surrounding controversy. Recap of a dominant 800m indoor world record performance. Debate over the unveiled all‑gold Boston Marathon 2026 finisher medal.

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INSIGHT

NYC Half Fields Signal Track Stars Moving To Roads

The NYC Half elite fields are exceptionally deep and signal an important track-to-road transition phase.
Grant Fisher debuts at the half while Abel Kipchumba defends and several Americans and Rory Linkletter aim for sub-60 minutes.

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Rodchenkov Act Raises Stakes For Doping Suppliers

A federal Rodchenkov Act indictment expands doping enforcement beyond athletes to suppliers.
Paul Askew faces charges tied to systematic supply of PEDs allegedly aiding an elite sprinter up to Paris 2024, carrying up to 10 years if convicted.

ANECDOTE

Ashley Paulson's 100‑Mile Record Comes With Caveats

Ashley Paulson set a new women's 100-mile world record with 12:19:34 at the Jackpot 100 in Nevada.
Her past six-month USADA suspension for ostarine and course-cutting allegations add context and controversy to the performance.

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