Hosts John Lofranco and Michael Doyle discuss who each feels "won" and "lost" at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, which took place over the weekend in Gdynia, Poland. John's winners: Women's champ (and world-record holder) Peres Jepchirchir, the concept of watching a race, and "the running media." Michael's winners: Jepchirchir, World Athletics, the country of Uganda John's losers: the very idea of safety, high stack height shoes, sport bureaucracy Michael's losers: Poland, pre-race favourite Joshua Cheptegei, 2018 champ Netsanet Gudeta Be sure to check out our new home thexc.org, and follow us on social @theXCorg

The 2020 London Marathon featured upsets, disappointments, sprint finishes, and even a shoe controversy (or two). The XC's John Lofranco and Michael Doyle each pick three big winners and losers from the elite-only event in St. James' Park.

The XC's John Lofranco and Michael Doyle break down the winners and losers of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, which took place in Atlanta.

As the first marathon of significance, Houston is the informal kick off of a new season. Two Canadian records were set—the women’s marathon and half— along with another crazy performance by Rory Linkletter on the men’s side. This should trigger one hell of a spring, as multiple runners will be vying for an Olympic spot. John Lofranco and Michael Doyle break it all down in the pod.

Alex Cyr, John Lofranco and Michael Doyle break down who they think won big and who went home devastated at the 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Championships, which took place over the weekend in Abbotsford, B.C. Apologies to our non-Canadian friends, this one is 100% CanCon. Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theXCorg

Michael Doyle and John Lofranco break down the finest performances, how the non-Nike carbon plate shoes fared, the less than amazing broadcast coverage, and who really won... and lost in the Big Apple.

The XC's Michael Doyle and John Lofranco break down who won and lost the most at this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including the Canadian Olympic Trials winners, Nike and more. Subscribe to The XC's weekly newsletter: https://thexc.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TheXCorg