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

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: