US Half Champs Chaos, Ironman’s Ban & Remembering Jeff Galloway | The Running Story

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: 🏃‍♂️ Tokyo Marathon 2026 — A three-man sprint finish, a dominant course-record performance, and what it means for Boston & London 🇺🇸 US Half Marathon Championships controversy — A lead car takes a wrong turn and costs Jess McClain a national title and possible World Championship berth 📸 Ironman bans on-course photography — GoPros, phones, even wearable camera glasses now mean automatic DQ… is this about safety or money? 🎿 Eileen Gu: The elite runner that never was? 🕊️ Remembering Jeff Galloway (1945–2026) — Olympian, coach, and pioneer of the run-walk method From sprint finishes in Tokyo to officiating disasters in Atlanta, this was one of the wildest weeks in running so far this year. Amby Burfoot's interview with Jess McClain: https://marathonhandbook.com/jess-mcclain-2024-nyc-marathon-interview/ 👇 Let us know in the comments: Should Jess McClain be put on the World Championships team? Is Ironman right to ban phones and cameras? Were you inspired by Jeff Galloway? Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest stories in the running world. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 2:00 Tokyo Marathon 2026 Recap 5:06 Jeff Galloway Remembered (1945–2026) 8:15 Eileen Gu: The Elite Runner That Never Was 11:25 US Half Marathon Championships Controversy 17:54 Ironman Bans On-Course Photography #running #marathon #tokyomarathon #ironman #trackandfield #jeffgalloway #usathletics #worldmajors #therunningstory