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Marathon Handbook Podcast

Marathon Handbook

Marathon Handbook"s weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from wrapping your head around running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our team of editors chat about what"s going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the hottest new gear and tech, and what"s happening at the world"s biggest races. We"ll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in

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All Episodes

61:05

How To Run Your Fastest Mile Ever (Complete 4-Week...

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2025/07/10

Ready to run your fastest mile ever? In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we dive headfirst into the magic and mystery of the mile—why it’s such a romantic and enduring distance for runners of all levels (01:00), the difference between the mile and 1500m (06:00), and the story behind Roger Bannister’s legendary sub-4 performance (02:30). We explore how breaking barriers—like the 4-minute mile or sub-10 mile for beginners—can shift what’s considered humanly possible (09:00), and w...

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96:50

We Answer Your Running Questions: Our Summer Mailbag...

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2025/07/03

It’s time for our Summer Mailbag episode! The Marathon Handbook Podcast crew — Michael, Katelyn, and Alex — dive into listener questions about marathon training, race strategy, running shoes, and how to get faster without getting injured. We kick things off with Katelyn’s 100-mile training update and Alex powering through a raspy-voiced episode (00:00), before unpacking how marathon pace should feel over a 16- to 20-week build (03:30). We talk through why you don’t need to hit every distance ...

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72:44

What Happened at Nike's Breaking4? Faith Kipyegon’s...

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2025/06/27

In this instant reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded just minutes after Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, we unpack what really happened on and off the track. We start with the electric atmosphere inside the stadium and Nike’s high-stakes investment in Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile (02:00). We share our exclusive access to the event, including a surreal pre-race walk on the track and a behind-the-scenes look ...

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66:45

We're Live From Paris! Our Preview of Nike's Breaking4

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2025/06/25

In this special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded on the ground in Paris, we dive deep into Nike’s audacious Breaking4 project and Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile. This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.com We kick things off by setting the scene from a sweltering Paris just 25 hours before the event (02:15), and introduce the superstar at the center of it all: Fa...

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69:47

Can You Run A Marathon With ZERO Training? We Break...

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2025/06/19

Could you run a marathon with zero training? In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci tackle that exact question — and things get real. This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.com We kick off by discussing a recent viral TikTok by Logan Goodspeed, who attempted the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with just 24 hours’ notice — and no running background (01:05). We analyze his prep (...

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114:39

How We Ran the Best Races of Our Lives

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2025/06/12

In this special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci each share the greatest race of their lives—offering up deeply personal stories packed with insight, grit, and emotion. From Alex’s freezing sub-65 half marathon in Houston (04:15), to Katelyn’s comeback victory at a rugged Italian sky race after a terrifying Hep A diagnosis (39:27), to Michael’s flawlessly executed PB at the Chicago Marathon (01:06:36), each segment reveals the physical...

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86:29

What Makes a Super Shoe Super? The Science, the...

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2025/06/05

Step into the fast lane with our deep dive into super shoes — the revolutionary footwear changing the face of distance running. We break down what actually makes a shoe “super” (01:45), take you inside the never-before-told history of Nike’s prototype era (06:30), and trace how the Vaporfly flipped the script on competitive marathoning (18:50). From foam wars to carbon plates, from elite deception to banned shoes, this is the complete story of the super shoe — past, present, and w...

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62:54

A Track League With $12 Million in Prize Money – Is...

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2025/05/29

The Grand Slam Track League is here – but is it actually working? In this special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael, Alex, and Caitlin break down everything you need to know about Michael Johnson’s ambitious new league. We dive into how it compares to the Diamond League, explore its bold innovations (like guaranteed prize money, racer vs. challenger formats, and athlete branding), and debate whether it’s doing enough to revolutionize track and field. We also ask: Is GST ...

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73:09

Can a Woman Run a Sub-4 Mile? Nike and Dr. Andy Jones...

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2025/05/25

What does it take for a woman to break the 4-minute mile? In this exclusive and groundbreaking interview, Dr. Andy Jones—one of the world’s leading exercise physiologists and the mastermind behind Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon—reveals the science, strategy, and secrets behind Nike’s latest audacious project: Breaking4. Dr. Jones has worked with legends like Paula Radcliffe and Eliud Kipchoge, and now, he’s applying decades of research and experience to help Faith Kipyegon achieve what was ...

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53:41

Why “Tempo Run” Needs to Die: Redefining Running’s...

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2025/05/22

Are you really doing a tempo run—or just running in the gray zone without purpose? In this episode, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Caitlin Tocci take a sledgehammer to one of running’s most overused and misunderstood terms: the “tempo run.” We explore the history of the term, why it’s misapplied in so many training plans, and what terms like lactate threshold, critical velocity, VO2 max, and steady state actually mean. Plus: our “Tempo Run Hall of Shame” and some spicy takes on running culture....

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64:51

How To Find Your True Training And Race Pace (Without...

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2025/05/15

Stop guessing your training and race pace! In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Coach Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr break down how to scientifically and practically discover your true race and training pace — without falling into common runner traps. We explore: Six pace trap archetypes every runner should avoid (like the Marathon Mathematician and Legacy PR Guy)The most effective tools and calculators to dial in your real fitness levelHow to adjust pace throug...

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67:55

How to Run a Faster 5K

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2025/05/08

In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, the hosts Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle delve into the complexities of running a 5K, exploring its challenges, physiological demands, and effective training strategies. They discuss the mental and physical aspects of the race, emphasizing the importance of pain tolerance and speed endurance. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical tips for runners looking to improve their 5K performance. In this...

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65:38

“The Hardest 10K of My Life”

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2025/05/01

Our co-host Alex Cyr finally did it — broke 30 minutes in the 10K before his 30th birthday. But in this deeply personal episode, he, Katelyn Tocci, and Michael Doyle go beyond splits and finish lines. They unpack the mental toll of public goals (13:00), the crash after big wins (25:00), and how to redefine motivation (40:00). It’s a story of resilience, racing, identity, and the strange emotional alchemy of chasing big dreams. 🎙 Topics Covered: 10K race strategy & pacing breakdownRunning

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67:02

Instant Reactions: 2025 London Marathon – Winners,...

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2025/04/28

In this special instant reactions episode, Marathon Handbook’s Editor-in-Chief Michael Doyle and News Editor Jessy Carveth break down all the drama from the 2025 London Marathon just hours after the race wrapped. From Tigst Assefa’s women’s-only world record to Eliud Kipchoge’s twilight career run, plus shocking moments like Sebastian Sawe’s controversial race-winning move — we dive into all the elite races, surprises, disappointments, and behind-the-scenes insights from London. Jessy, fresh ...

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90:34

2025 London Marathon Preview + Nike’s Breaking4...

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2025/04/24

The 2025 London Marathon is here, and we’ve got your ultimate preview: elite race insights, logistics, history, and how to watch. Then, in a breaking second segment, we unpack Nike’s stunning new Breaking4 project—Faith Kipyegon’s quest to become the first woman to run a sub-4 minute mile. All the context, science, and bold predictions are here from Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr. This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo KICKR RUN. 🔗 Links & Resources: Subscribe to our newsletter for the

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43:12

2025 Boston Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast

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2025/04/22

Editors Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci host an instant reaction episode, live from near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. They break down the phenomenal elite races, as well as Katelyn's experience running the marathon. Watch a replay of our Watch-Along Live Stream of the Boston Marathon: https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U ⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Boston! Michael, Katelyn, and Alex reunite for a live post-marathon pod near the finish line. 01:30 – K...

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67:25

2025 Boston Marathon Deep Dive: Strategy, Storylines,...

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2025/04/17

We’re back with a full preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon! Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down everything you need to know heading into race weekend: Start times and how to watchElite field preview + American hopefulsKatelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003Course breakdown + pacing strategyAlex’s weather forecast + key adviceLive show details (Saturday night!)Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025? 🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @

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76:24

Best Marathon Training Tips, Shoe Advice, and Speed...

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2025/04/10

Mailbag time! In this spring edition, we dig into your listener questions covering all things running—from training tweaks to shoe reviews, marathon pacing, gels, treadmill strategies, and a deep dive into that eternal mystery: what are speed goggles? Plus, Michael shares coaching tips for kids’ running programs, Caitlin gives sunscreen recs for Honolulu, and Alex bravely admits to lazy calves. We’ve got something for every runner—whether you’re chasing a BQ or your first 5K finish. 📍 LIVE

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89:58

Your 2025 Running Shoe Survival Guide: Trainers,...

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2025/04/03

IMPORTANT NEWS: 🎉 We're hosting a LIVE PODCAST EVENT, happening Boston Marathon weekend, Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 5:30PM to 7:30 PM. at Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street. There will be free food, drinks and exclusive gear giveaways! Tickets are free, but very limited, so RSVP now with this link: https://forms.gle/zSrSDAjbSP3Gqqir7 -------------------------- In this jam-packed episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we’re here to make sense of the ever-evolving running sho...

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69:10

The BQ or the Sub-4:00 Mile? What Is The Biggest...

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2025/03/27

On today's episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael debate about what the single biggest milestone is in all of running. First, Alex argues that it has to be the sub four minute mile, including the prospect that the barrier could conceivably be broken by a woman in the near future. Then, Katelyn stumps for the Boston Marathon qualifier (or BQ) as the single most significant milestone in all of running, as it's the benchmark for thousands of recreational runners each year, and is effectively the "...

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