Who Is the Runner of the Year? + Trail Running in Hong Kong!

Marathon Handbook Podcast

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael describe what the trail running scene is like in Hong Kong, as well as the experience of running UTMB TransLantau.
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. They hand out their picks for:
The Biggest 2024 Running Controversy
The Defining Moment of 2024
2024 Running Event of the Year
Inspirational Runner of the Year
Female Runner of the Year
Male Runner of the Year
Ultra-Trail Runner of the Year
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:
https://marathonhandbook.com/how-boston-marathon-qualification-has-changed-throughout-history/
Who Is Vincent Bouillard? Meet The Unsponsored Hoka Engineer Who Just Won UTMB:
https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-vincent-bouillard/
The Training And Data Behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Gold Medal 5,000m Run: