Best Marathon Handbook Podcasts (2025)

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Our First-Ever Running Race Draft! 1:31:10

2d ago1:31:10

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael try something a little different in this week's podcast. They compete in a "race draft," similar to a sports fantasy draft, but with running events. They each have to build the perfect calendar year of running events, by picking one of the following: an ultra/trail event, a marathon, a half, a 10K, a 5K, a "wild card" race…

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The 2025 Tokyo Marathon: Instant Reactions From a Wild Race 41:58

6d ago41:58

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Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss the 2025 Tokyo Marathon moments after the elite races wrapped up. They break down all the action, including a surprising win on the men's side, and a risky move by defending champion Sutume Kebede in the women's race. Plus, the look at track great Joshua Cheptegei's race, which is his second shot at run…

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The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, by Claire Maxted 1:02:30

7d ago1:02:30

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Send us a text In this episode we have a repeat guest, Claire Maxted, and she talks to us about her new book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook. The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook is not called “ultimate” for no reason. It goes through many topics in a beginner friendly way with lots of lists and pictures. If you have Claires previous book, The …

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The Tokyo Marathon: A Complete Guide 1:13:22

9d ago1:13:22

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Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael go deep on this weekend's Tokyo Marathon, the first World Marathon Major of the year! Topics Covered: The intriguing history of the race The course They power rank the World Marathon Majors They give Tokyo a score out of 100 Compare the elevation and course profile How to get into Tokyo 2026 Unpack the elite wo…

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How to Become a More Efficient Runner 1:34:19

16d ago1:34:19

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Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael delve into the concept of running economy, exploring its definition, significance, and the factors that influence it. They explain the role running form plays, and practical tips for improving running economy. They also share six ways you can improve your running economy, emphasizing the importance of strides, …

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The Frontrunner, by Brad Fawley 1:30:44

21d ago1:30:44

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Send us a text The Frontrunner is a fictional coming of age story about a boy named Russ who grows up without a mother, and loses his father to cancer when he's barely an adult. He grows up running everywhere, and later finds out that running can bring much more to his life. On the other side of the world in Russia, twin brothers are taken from the…

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Who Will (Finally) Run a Legal Sub-Two Hour Marathon? 1:19:56

24d ago1:19:56

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With the 2025 marathon season just around the corner, our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael ask: who (if anyone) will finally break the two-hour barrier on a legal marathon course? They explore the science behind running a sub-two marathon, the evolution of shoe technology, Eliud Kipchoge's Breaking2 and INEOS 1:59 Challenge events, and the hauntin…

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Is It True that Beet Juice Makes You Run Faster, and Other Enduring Running Questions, Answered 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

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On this week's episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael first discuss the wild and bizarre outcome of the Strava x Chipotle Challenge. Then, the play a game of "Is it true that..." They look at the science (or lack thereof) behind: Does running on soft surfaces actually make you less injury prone than running on pavement? Should you try to run a negative…

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To The Limit, by Michael Crawley 1:33:28

1M ago1:33:28

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Send us a text To the Limit sets out to explore why we voluntarily do exhausting things, like running ultra distances in the mountains and climbing mount Everest, and rediscover the joy of moving together as a group – whether it's running the length of the Lake District in a day, or navigating the descents of the Sindhupalchok International Trail R…

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Wait, Super Shoes Don't Actually Make You Faster? 51:24

1M ago51:24

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On this week's episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael first do a mini preview of the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, which released its elite fields this week, including one intriguing starter, Joshua Cheptegei. Then they talk about three super weird footwear stories: the release of the first "super sandals" (or is it …

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How to Make Treadmill Running NOT Boring, + A New Half Marathon American Record 1:29:08

1M ago1:29:08

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael start by talking all about Alex's big half marathon personal best last weekend in Houston (1:39). Then, they share their strategies for making winter running on the treadmill not suck. In fact, they have share how the gamify their easy runs, workouts and long runs on the treadmill so they are, dare we say, fun? (11:10) The…

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Are These Running and Fitness Trends Legit, or Bogus Fads? + The London Marathon World Record Attempt Is On! 1:39:59

2M ago1:39:59

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In this episode, we demystify every running trend that's trending on socials in 2025. But first, Michael and news editor Jessy Carveth discuss the exciting breaking news that three of the greatest marathoners of all-time will race each other at this year's London Marathon. They explain why this could be a legendary and record-breaking marathon (02:…

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The Marathon Handbook Podcast: We Know Running 0:52

2M ago0:52

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Each week, the editors at marathonhandbook.com, one of the largest running focused websites in the world, discuss what's going on in the running world, as well training advice for every distance from the 5K to ultramarathons.By Marathon Handbook

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There Is No Finish, by Stephen Parker 1:36:13

2M ago1:36:13

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Send us a text In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with author Stephen Parker about his new book There Is No Finish; The Backyard Ultra Story. This book is all about the backyard ultra; how it started, who started it, and how it’s grown over the years (especially since the pandemic). There are 8 chapters. The book starts by introducin…

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How to Start Running Now: A Complete Guide 1:44:47

2M ago1:44:47

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Marathon Handbook's editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle provide beginner's tips on how to start running, or how to get back into running after a big break. Whether you're just starting to run for the first time and are thinking about trying your first 5K or half marathon, or if you've been running for years, but took a bit of a pause …

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Our Bold Running Predictions for 2025 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael get out their crystal balls and peer into the future of running. But first, they discuss their holiday experiences (00:00), along with the reboot of The Marathon Project, a fascinating COVID-era event that is making its return in 2025 (16:26). Then, they get into their predictions. Marathon Handbook's staff members each pr…

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Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 91-100 1:22:13

2M ago1:22:13

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Send us a text Here we are again! ...and AGAIN it's been more than 10 books since the last recap episode! Here are the books we chat about in this episode: Run Through, by SB Stone The Race To Be Myself, by Caster Semenya The Examined Run, by Sabrina Little Smart Running, by Jen and Sim Benson Running Rewired 2nd Ed., by Jay Dicharry LOST: The Work…

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How to Set (And Stick to) A Running New Year's Resolution, + Our 2025 Running Goals! 1:25:45

2M ago1:25:45

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Marathon Handbook's editors Alex, Michael and Katelyn discuss the merits and peril of giving and receiving running themed gifts (00:00). Then, they get into how to set and stick to your 2025 running-related New Year's Resolutions (18:24). Finally, they reveal their own personal running resolutions and goals for the new year (48:07). Watch the video…

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Our Running Year in Review + Our Top 10 Stories and Training Articles of the Year 1:37:50

3M ago1:37:50

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Our Top 10 Stories of The Year Are... Crazy records, unbelievable performances and lots of controversy; 2024 was a wild year in the running world. Our big Year-In-Review show is here! Alex, Katelyn and Michael go all the way back to January 2024, and run through every major event that took place in the running world over the past 12 months (16:41)…

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The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, by Lucy Waterlow 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

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Send us a text This book is everything you’d want to know about parkrun. How it started, what countries it spread to, how it benefits mental and physical health, and why participants keep coming back to both run and volunteer. The book has 9 chapters: How it started… and how it’s going Meet the parkrunners The high-viz heros A day in the life of a …

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Winter Running Tips, and What's Going on with Nike's Shoe Lineup? 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael share a special announcement about a live show in Boston in 2025! (00:00). Then they air out their opinions on the just-revealed 2025 Boston Marathon jacket (04:33). Then, they get into Nike's surprising move to gut its running shoe lineup and completely revamp it for 2025, along with other significant changes from the Swo…

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BONUS TRACK: Alan and Liz's Fall Marathon Recap 41:34

3M ago41:34

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Send us a text For those who wanted to hear about it, we decided to tell you about our most recent sub-3-hour marathon attempt in this bonus episode. For our listeners we explain what plan we were using and the history we have with following the same plan in the past, but most of this episode is about the result of our marathons. The race we did wa…

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Your Running Questions Answered! + The World Record Holder Gets Screwed 1:59:05

3M ago1:59:05

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Alex, Katelyn, and Michael answer your questions in our Fall 2024 Mailbag Episode (19:19). We take on whether or not you really need to do hill repeats for marathon training, how to fix tummy troubles on race day, our fuelling strategies, the best shoes for track workouts, what the heck is going on with Nike's shoe lineup, and Katelyn's amazing mid…

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Built To Run, by Matthew Silver 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Send us a text Built to Run is a book to help runners improve form, mobility and strength so that they can run injury free more often… because we all know we’ll eventually get some kind of niggle, but the idea is that we’re not sidelined for months at a time. The book has 8 chapters, starting with an explanation of your body as a system, moving on …

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The Biggest Running Gear Trends Coming In 2025 + Another Strava Controversy 57:39

3M ago57:39

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael explain Strava's bold and controversial decision to wall out many third-party apps from its platform. How will runners be affected by this drastic change? Why did the company do this, and what does this move suggest about the future of Strava? Then, they share their reactions to seeing all the 2025 running shoes and gear i…

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The 2024 Shoe of the Year Is... Live From Austin at The Running Event! 1:19:55

4M ago1:19:55

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael are together in-person for the first time ever (!) at The Running Event, in Austin, Texas. The Running Event is basically the best running expo ever, where every brand, from Asics to Nike to Brooks to Hoka provide journalists a sneak peak at next year's shoes. In this episode, we doll out the Marathon Handbook Awards for: …

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Running Through the Dark, by Jen Scotney 1:26:06

4M ago1:26:06

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Send us a text Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK’s toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn’t happen. Nothing went a…

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Who Is the Runner of the Year? + Trail Running in Hong Kong! 1:40:27

4M ago1:40:27

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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 runnin…

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How Eliud Kipchoge Changed Running Forever, and What We Can Learn From His Marathoning Innovations 59:14

4M ago59:14

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Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathoner in history, turned 40 on Nov. 5. In celebration of the GOAT becoming a masters athlete, our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael look back at how Kipchoge single-handedly innovated distance running. They explore how Kipchoge was the face of the super shoe revolution and Nike's technological discoveries as he str…

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Who Won The New York City Marathon? Our Instant Reaction Podcast 26:38

4M ago26:38

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We're live from New York! Our editor Michael Doyle talks with Alex Cyr live from the media center at the 2024 New York City Marathon in Central Park, just steps away from the finish line. They discuss the elite women's and men's races, how the top Americans did, and the overall vibe of the biggest marathon in the world. Spoiler Alert Warning: We di…

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Running From Tragedy by Michael Salsbury 1:46:10

4M ago1:46:10

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Send us a text Running From Tragedy is Michael Salsbury’s family story and how running, in the end, helped lessen the burden of three life changing events. Michael met the love of his life when he decided to take a break from his career in the financial industry to work at Club Med for a few months. Little did they know that they were both carriers…

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The 2024 New York City Marathon: A Complete Guide 1:16:17

4M ago1:16:17

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The New York City Marathon is Nov. 3, and in this episode our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael share with you everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon, whether you're running the race this year, or following along at home. First we get the necessary details out of the way: when the race starts, and how to live stream the race. …

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What Went Right (and Wrong) for Us In Chicago, Toronto and Kodiak UTMB, + Who Are the Track Runners of the Year? 2:00:33

5M ago2:00:33

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News editor Jessy Carveth and Michael Doyle break down the nominees for World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year. They also unpack Jessy's excellent data-driven analysis of the controversial new women's marathon world record, and why she thinks it could be legit. Then, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael as they recap their recent races—the Chicago Maratho…

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Mastering the Pre-Race Checklist 54:25

5M ago54:25

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In this episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss the importance of having a comprehensive pre-race checklist, covering everything from taper madness to essential items for race day. They share personal experiences and tips on how to prepare mentally and physically for races, emphasizing the significance of logistics, planning, and having a routin…

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Bonus Episode: Should We Trust The New Women's Marathon World Record? 29:34

5M ago29:34

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In this special bonus episode, Marathon Handbook editor-at-large, Boston Marathon winner and respected author Amby Burfoot discusses his op-ed on the site about his skepticism of the world record performance by Ruth Chepngetich at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. His main concern: that fans of the sport, including himself, have grown cynical of extreme o…

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Good for a Girl, by Lauren Fleshman 1:10:12

5M ago1:10:12

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Send us a text Good For A Girl by Lauren Fleshman is the story of Lauren's life and experience in professional running. Running seemed straight forward when she was growing up, you work hard and you get the reward, but women don't have the same performance trajectory as men when going through puberty. Women often plateau as they get used to their "…

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2024 Chicago Marathon Instant Reaction Pod! 45:15

5M ago45:15

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Alex Cyr jumps on the pod with Michael Doyle, who is in Chicago and just ran the marathon. They talk all about Ruth Chepngetich's wild and huge new women's marathon world record of 2:09:56, what that means for distance running, where it ranks in the pantheon of great sports moments, and exactly just how fast it is by the numbers. They also discuss …

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Our 2024 Chicago Marathon Preview, + Our Thoughts on Strava's "Athlete Intelligence" AI Feature 1:11:43

5M ago1:11:43

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Our editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle breakdown everything you need to know about the 2024 Chicago Marathon, one of the biggest marathons in the world! But first they discuss their early experiences using Strava's new "Athlete Intelligence" AI (1:02), which provides a training prompt after each run. Is it merely a low-fi chatbot gim…

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Post 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Recovery Tips, + Brooks' New "Max" Shoe 1:18:32

5M ago1:18:32

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Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's trip to Memphis (and his morning runs in a parking lot) (00:48). Then they talk about Marathon Handbook's fancy new website! (06:14). Michael has been testing the Brooks Glycerin Max and shares his thoughts after a big run (09:33); and Katelyn shares her plan for the Kodiak UTMB ul…

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Running Challenges, by Keri Wallace 1:21:03

5M ago1:21:03

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Send us a text Running Challenges, by Keri Wallace, is like a tour guide for Trail running in the UK. It features 100 of the best trail, fell and mountain runs in England, Scotland and Wales, and those three countries make up the three sections of the book. There is something for everyone with the shortest challenges being 5k parkruns and the longe…

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2024 Berlin Marathon Instant Reaction Pod! 58:18

5M ago58:18

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Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for an emergency pod, right after the finish of the 2024 Berlin Marathon on Sunday morning. SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself out, and who won. Chapters 00:00 Instant Reactions to the 2024 Berlin Marathon 06:17 Men's and Women's Races 12:19 Adidas Dominance…

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Why Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille Herron 38:49

5M ago38:49

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Marathon Handbook's news editor Jessy Carveth and editor-in-chief Michael Doyle unpack why the American ultrarunner Camille Herron is embroiled in a messy Wikipedia scandal. The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding ultrarunner Camille Herron, who has faced backlash for allegedly manipulating her Wikipedia page to enhance her image w…

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Our 2024 Berlin Marathon Preview! 1:19:58

5M ago1:19:58

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Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down everything you need to know about this Sunday's Berlin Marathon, including how to live stream the race, key storylines, a bit of the fascinating history of the marathon, and who will win each race. They discuss the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon, its ranking as a World Ma…

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How to Run a 5K PR, Boston Marathon Qualification, and the Next World Marathon Major 58:46

6M ago58:46

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Marathon Handbook editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the latest developments in the World of Marathon Majors: Boston Marathon's new qualification standards and the Sydney Marathon's rise to reportedly become the next World Marathon Major, perhaps as early as next year. They also delve into Alex's recent 5K PR, exploring the t…

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Trails and Tribulations, by Susie Chan 1:30:00

6M ago1:30:00

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Send us a text Trails and Tribulations is Susie Chan's memoire. She tells us a little about her life before running, including some pretty big life events, how she started running, and some of her very very long runs. A few of the races that Susie did and talks about include: Marathon de Sables (which she ran more than once!): A self-supported, mul…

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How to Get Into Trail Running, and Running in the French Alps! 1:10:05

6M ago1:10:05

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Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's recent trip to the French Alps for a week of trail running in the mountains. He shares what he learned, the mistakes he made on the trails, and the YouTube vlog he produced documenting this humbling and enlightening experience. Then, they provide a primer on how to get into trail r…

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How to Fuel for a Marathon (Or Any Long Run) + UTMB! 1:48:10

6M ago1:48:10

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In this episode, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss why UTMB continues to be the most talked about ultramarathon in the world. Then they dive into the big topic of the pod: fuelling for marathons. They emphasize the importance of fuelling properly for optimal performance and discuss the timing and composition of pre-race meals. They share thei…

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How to Run the Perfect Race, by Matt Fitzgerald 1:28:00

6M ago1:28:00

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Send us a text How To Run The Perfect Race is a book all about pacing. The book is divided into two sections: Section 1: All about how to master pacing Section 2: RPE based training plans for your next 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon. Pacing isn’t about having an even pace on your Garmin. It’s about having an even effort which takes into accoun…

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We Answer Your Running Questions! + Sprint Season 2 and UTMB 1:11:40

6M ago1:11:40

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Marathon Handbook editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the upcoming season two of the docu-series 'Sprint' on Netflix, the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc (UTMB) race, and answer listener questions. Your questions ask about the importance of rest days after long runs and how to adjust training paces based on individual abilities, imp…

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How To Avoid a Race DNF (and the One Instance When You Perhaps Should) 1:28:12

7M ago1:28:12

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On this week's pod, Alex, Katelyn and Michael begin with Alex's latest YouTube video, in which he goes Strava segment hunting in front of Drake's $100 million mansion. Then, they briefly break down the just-announced 2024 New York City Marathon elite fields, with a surprising number of Olympic marathoners on the list. And then, they dive deep into …

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