{"podcast":{"title":"Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal","slug":"marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568","podcast_index_feed_id":548568,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/22c03678/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.marathonjournal.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/5730222/5730222-1766855725498-d89e19d5cf5b9.jpg","author":"Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist)","episode_count":331,"summary":"Are you a runner looking for a new source of inspiration and motivation? Our weekly podcast brings experts in the running community straight to you, covering everything from training and nutrition to race recaps and reviews, and even mental training. We're more than just a podcast - we're a community. Our Facebook group, SpeedStriders, is a place for runners to connect, share their stories, and support each other on their running journeys. Our goal is to motivate and inspire runners of all levels, and to build a strong and supportive community of like-minded individuals. Join us!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568"},"episode":{"title":"293. 2025 Year in Review – Records, Scandals, and the Road to 2026","slug":"293-2025-year-in-review-records-scandals-and-the-road-to-2026","published_at":"2025-12-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/293-2025-year-in-review-records-scandals-and-the-road-to-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathonjournal/episodes/293--2025-Year-in-Review--Records--Scandals--and-the-Road-to-2026-e3cs3qo","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6670691996.mp3","summary":"In this comprehensive year-end wrap-up, we take a deep dive into the most historic and headline-grabbing moments of the 2025 running season. We celebrate staggering athletic achievements, from Jacob Kiplimo’s sub-57-minute half-marathon world record to Marcel Hug’s unprecedented sweep of all seven World Marathon Majors. This episode also highlights the incredible rise of American distance running, led by Connor Mantz’s record-breaking performances, and the inspiring longevity of "ageless" runners like Gene Dykes and Jeanie Rice. Whether you're tracking elite split times or looking for the next fast "non-major" course like Valencia or Dubai, we cover the data and the drama that defined the year. Beyond the podiums, we tackle the "not-so-fun" facts and controversies that shook the running community in 2025. We discuss the fallout from Ruth Chepngetich’s three-year doping ban, the abrupt weather-related cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon, and the logistical nightmare of the Niagara Falls course error. We also explore the intersection of sports and politics following the arrests at the Kish Island Marathon and the financial collapse of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track series. Closing on a high note, we celebrate Sydney’s induction as the seventh World Major and share our top tips for making 2026 your best running year yet. Our Camp: https://www.runcampkenya.com CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.MARATHONJOURNAL.COM We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns · Our Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ · Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast · Join our Facebook group: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ ·","meta_description":"In this comprehensive year-end wrap-up, we take a deep dive into the most historic and headline-grabbing moments of the 2025 running season. We celebrate…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2332,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/episodes/293-2025-year-in-review-records-scandals-and-the-road-to-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-running-podcast-by-marathon-journal-548568/293-2025-year-in-review-records-scandals-and-the-road-to-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}