Hey runners, today's newsletter starts with the fallout from the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, where USATF has confirmed the results will stand despite the lead car taking a wrong turn that cost Jess McClain a potential national title.
We also cover tragic news from Florida's Sea to Sea Race, where an adventure racer was killed during the event.
On the performance side, Cole Hocker held on to his unbeaten streak at USA Indoors in a razor-close finish, and we've got practical reads on what happens when you train on no sleep, how to make running feel easier, and the track workouts that actually build speed.
The first World Marathon Major of 2026 delivered fireworks — but that wasn't the only drama in the running world this week.
On this episode of The Running Story, hosts Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down US Half Marathon Championships controversy — A lead car takes a wrong turn and costs Jess McClain a national title and possible World Championship berth. Plus, Ironman bans on-course photography, Eileen Gu: the elite runner that never was? And remembering Jeff Galloway (1945–2026).
The Tokyo Marathon delivered big performances on both sides — including a 2:14 course record and a dramatic 2:03 finish in the men's race. We recorded an instant reaction episode breaking down what happened, what surprised us, and what it means heading into Boston. If you missed the action (or just want the real-time take), we've got you covered.
No matter what distance we're training for, getting faster is almost always part of the goal, and well-planned track workouts can play a key role in helping us hit those race day paces.
Hoka thinks it's finally cracked the super shoe code with the new Cielo X1 V3. It's lighter, softer, and already has a few big marathon performances behind it — but is it actually fast enough to rival Nike and Adidas on race day? We put it to the test.
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