Michael Doyle
Journalist at Freelance
Freelance journalist. I like to write about unusual people, complicated situations, and running. Former linguist and magazine editor.
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2 weeks ago |
marathonhandbook.com | Michael Doyle
In a field dominated by carbon-fiber plates and $250 shoes, one runner stood out — by skipping them entirely. X user @BowTiedRunning combed through over 800 Boston Marathon race photos to award the top finisher without what he calls a “mechanical advantage.” His 2025 crown goes to Scott Lipp of Washington, who finished in 2:42:33 wearing Topo Atmos trainers. Super shoes are now nearly universal among marathoners, especially at majors like Boston.
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3 weeks ago |
marathonhandbook.com | Michael Doyle
The Grand Slam Track League launched with big promises: a reimagined, fast-paced alternative to the Diamond League, stripped of “slow” distance events and field competitions. But after two lackluster meets—both in pacing and public reception—organizers are already making adjustments. The next GST event, set for May 31–June 1 in Philadelphia, will be shortened to a two-day format—down from the original three-day model used in the first two meets.
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1 month ago |
marathonhandbook.com | Michael Doyle
The 2025 London Marathon didn’t deliver the men’s world record some expected — but it gave us nearly everything else. On a warm spring day, the city hosted a race packed with drama, dominance, and nuance: a women’s-only world record, a contentious mid-race surge, and a handful of standout debuts, all set against the electric backdrop of one of the sport’s most beloved courses.
The State of Migration in 2025: Balancing Values and Interests at the International and Local Levels
1 month ago |
carnegiecouncil.org | Michael Doyle |Mehreen Afzal |Susie Ann Han
Today’s shifting global order is increasingly restrictive, and even hostile, toward human mobility. Meanwhile, geopolitical volatility continues to drive more people to seek safety across borders. In response, Carnegie Council’s Model International Mobility Convention (MIMC) project held a special multi-part convening at the Council’s Global Ethics Hub in New York.
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1 month ago |
marathonhandbook.com | Michael Doyle
In 2017, Nike shattered the traditional boundaries of endurance running with Breaking2, an audacious attempt to crack the two-hour marathon barrier. Eliud Kipchoge’s near-miss in Monza not only launched a cultural phenomenon but also heralded the arrival of the Vaporfly super shoe, permanently altering the landscape of competitive running. Breaking2 was an experiment with low expectations from the public and media.
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RT @globeandmail: Former Olympic kayaker Angus Mortimer banned from the sport after panel finds he groomed teenagers https://t.co/wvWOQeKBJb
The Guardian's @seaningle first broke this story, and we decided it was worth unpacking from a 🇨🇦perspective, as this could deeply impact Andre De Grasse's career.
Rana Reider, Andre De Grasse’s coach, to face investigation for multiple complaints of sexual misconduct https://t.co/0L2AcXmuNP
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BC is sending 11 endurance (800m-marathon) athletes to the Olympics! Only 1 of those athletes is a member of the BCEP (BC Endurance Project). @BC_Athletics I think it's time to start giving that $60,000+ a year you give to BCEP to some of BC's other athletes and coaches.