About this episode

The episode discusses the doping controversy involving Cam Hanes, highlights from the Cape Town Marathon, and the implications of performance-enhancing substances in running.

Thomas Watson fills in for Michael Doyle this week as he and Jessy Carveth run through five stories dominating the running world right now — from a doping controversy that broke the internet to a heartwarming marathon moment featuring the sport's greatest athlete. Cape Town Marathon emerged as one of the most significant races of the year, not just for the performances on the day but because it represents Cape Town's final year as a World Marathon Majors candidate. Muhammad Esa took the men's title in 2:04:55 — a new course record by nearly three and a half minutes — while Dara Deida won the women's race in 2:23:18. Eliud Kipchoge, competing in Africa for the first time, finished 16th in 2:13:29 as part of what's being called his world tour. The real highlight for Thomas and Jessy? Kipchoge's wife completing her first marathon, with Kipchoge waiting at the finish line. The Cam Hanes vs. Sage Canaday controversy is the most talked-about story in running right now, and for good reason. Elite ultra runner Sage Canaday filed a tip with USADA against 58-year-old podcaster, bow hunter, and social media figure Cam Hanes, after Haynes ran a 2:39 at the Oregon USATF Marathon Championship…

People in this episode

Hosts: Thomas Watson, Jessy Carveth

Topics covered

• doping controversy
• Cape Town Marathon
• marathon performances
• elite running
• peptide use in sports

Keywords

• Cam Hanes
• Sage Canaday
• Cape Town Marathon
• Eliud Kipchoge
• doping
• BPC-157
• marathon records
• USADA
• WADA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USADA, WADA

Places: Cape Town

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