Alex, Katelyn and Michael are together in-person for the first time ever (!) at The Running Event, in Austin, Texas. The Running Event is basically the best running expo ever, where every brand, from Asics to Nike to Brooks to Hoka provide journalists a sneak peak at next year's shoes.

In this episode, we doll out the Marathon Handbook Awards for:

Best Innovation of the Year
Best Indie Brand
Best Trail Shoe
Best New Shoe
Best Running Brand
Best Everyday Trainer
Best Shoe of 2024

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael select the best runners, athletes, performances, the biggest controversies and defining moments this year on the roads, track and trails, with our first annual Marathon Handbook Awards!

But to start things off, Michael shares what the trail running scene is like in Hong Kong, as well as the experience of running UTMB TransLantau, one of the premiere ultramarathon events in South East Asia.

Then, they kick off year-in-review season by culling over all the biggest performances, emerging athletes, and the most compelling storylines in running in 2024.

00:00:00 - Intro Chat
00:03:35 - Trail Running in Hong Kong + UTMB TransLantau
00:25:35 - The Biggest Controversy of 2024 Award
00:38:12 - The Defining Moment of 2024 Award
00:52:26 - The Running Event of the Year Award
01:01:22 - Inspirational Runner of the Year Award
01:09:00 - Male Runner of the Year Award
01:18:00 - Female Runner of the Year Award
01:27:04 - Ultra-Trail Runner of the Year Award
01:36:40 - A Special Announcement!

Let us know your picks in the comments!

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci

Also check out the video version of our pods on YouTube! Find us at: https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbook

Further Reading:

Opinion: Why It’s Hard To Trust Ruth Chepngetich’s Marathon World Record:
https://marathonhandbook.com/opinion-why-its-hard-to-trust-ruth-chepngetichs-marathon-world-record/

The Awesomesauce Controversy Explained:
https://youtu.be/bxun7YO-_r4?feature=shared

The Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen Rivalry Is Exactly What Track and Field Needs:
https://youtu.be/dbxF4Qo9mqA?feature=shared

Parkrun Records Are Gone To “Promote Inclusivity” And Runners Aren’t Happy About It:
https://marathonhandbook.com/parkrun-records/

Why Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille Herron | Wikipedia Controversy Explained:
https://youtu.be/919mUxIRZMc?feature=shared

Who Is Jasmin Paris? Meet The First Woman To Finish The Barkley Marathons:
https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-jasmin-paris/

WATCH: Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman To Complete The Barkley Marathons:
https://marathonhandbook.com/jasmin-paris-finishes-barkley-marathons/

Is Sifan Hassan Nike's Perfect Replacement for Eliud Kipchoge ?
https://youtu.be/gyHXQmLW2EY

Live from New York! Our NYC Marathon Instant Reaction Pod:
https://youtu.be/hFVnlEIsWXQ

Kelvin Kiptum’s Marathon World Record: Pace and Splits Analysis:
https://marathonhandbook.com/kiptum-marathon-world-record-pace-splits/

WATCH: Olympic Champion Athing Mu Will Not Defend Title In Paris After Nasty Fall In U.S. Trials 800m Final:
https://marathonhandbook.com/athing-mu-2024-us-olympic-trials-fall/

Abbott Announces Sydney Marathon as Newest Addition to the World Marathon Majors:
https://marathonhandbook.com/sydney-marathon-wmm-announcement/

How Boston Marathon Qualification Times Have Changed Throughout History:

Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathoner in history, turned 40 on Nov. 5. In celebration of the GOAT becoming a masters athlete, our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael look back at how Kipchoge single-handedly innovated distance running.

They explore how Kipchoge was the face of the super shoe revolution and Nike's technological discoveries as he strived to break the two-hour barrier in the marathon. Kipchoge also put nutrition and fueling front-and-center for marathon training and racing, and elevated Maurten into the powerhouse brand it is today.

They do a deep dive on all the sports science breakthroughs triggered by Kipchoge's superhuman performances, his psychological strategies for running record breaking times, and put it all into context as discoveries that can be applicable for runners of all abilities levels.

Show Notes:

7 Top Running Form Takeaways We Can All Learn from Eliud Kipchoge:
https://marathonhandbook.com/kipchoge-running-form/

Are You Using The Same Mental Strategy As Eliud Kipchoge Or David Goggins?
https://marathonhandbook.com/can-gaslighting-make-you-faster/

Eliud Kipchoge: 15 Training Takeaways From The World’s Best:
https://marathonhandbook.com/eliud-kipchoge-takeaways/

Eliud Kipchoge Opens Up About Historic First DNF at the 2024 Paris Olympic Marathon:
https://marathonhandbook.com/eliud-kipchoge-olympic-dnf/

Eliud Kipchoge Will Not Return To Berlin Marathon—Who Will Replace Him In This New Post-GOAT Era?
https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-berlin-marathon-elite-lineup/

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

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