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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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01:52:58

The Biggest Running Stories of 2025, Part 2: Grand...

Marathon Handbook Podcast ·

2025/12/18

The Marathon Handbook Podcast recaps the second half of the 2025 running season, unpacking the year’s biggest stories across track, road, and trail. We dive into the collapse of the Grand Slam Track League (01:45), Sydney’s controversial debut as a World Marathon Major (15:55), standout performances from the Tokyo World Championships (27:50), and unforgettable marathon moments from Berlin (48:20), Chicago (54:10), New York (01:19:30), and Valencia (01:38:30). The crew also debates Harry Styles’

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01:14:36

2025 Running Year in Review (Part 1): Records,...

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2025/12/11

In Part 1 of our 2025 Year in Review, the Marathon Handbook team breaks down the biggest storylines from January through July. We open with Conner Mantz’s American record in Houston (01:30), then move into February’s world-record spree — from Yared Nuguse’s indoor mile to Jacob Kiplimo’s 56:42 half marathon (10:10). We relive the March Tokyo Marathon (11:40), then the Boston–London doubleheader in April, including John Korir’s dramatic win (16:00) and the Obiri–Lokedi showdown (17:30). We examine

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01:06:35

Why Is the Valencia Marathon So Fast? + A Full Race...

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2025/12/09

In this episode, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth deliver an almost-instant reaction to the 2025 Valencia Marathon, starting with Jessy’s on-the-ground report of the city’s electric atmosphere and why this race has become the destination for fast times (00:09). They break down the course, weather, and astounding depth that led to more than 5,500 sub-3 finishes (08:46). The team dives into John Korir’s dramatic mid-race drop followed by a massive surge that secured him the win (14:24), plus a wave of

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01:26:17

The Biggest Running Shoe Trends Coming in 2026

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2025/12/04

Today on the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we take you inside The Running Event for a deep dive into the future of running shoes. From the exploding gravel category to major durability upgrades, next-gen super trainers, and adidas’ secret prototypes, we break down which brands are innovating — and which ones might be falling behind. This is the most detailed look yet at the shoes shaping 2026 and beyond.This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to ⁠https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠⁠ and use

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01:52:57

The Best Running Shoes of 2025: Our Official Winners...

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2025/11/27

In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, the team reveals the Best Running Shoes of 2025, breaking down every major category—from Best New Shoe (32:35) to Best Daily Trainer (42:55), Best Stability Shoe (48:40), Best Super Trainer (54:15), the hotly debated Super Shoe of the Year (1:12:25), Most Innovative Shoe (1:28:05), Best Lineup (1:32:05), and finally the official 2025 Shoe of the Year (1:40:00). We kick things off with a fun “What Shoe Brand Are You?” debate (00:48) and a detailed

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00:57:18

BONUS EPISODE: What’s the Best American Marathon That...

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2025/11/25

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to ⁠https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get 25% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, plus a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order!In this episode, Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr tackle a big question: What is the best American marathon that isn’t a World Marathon Major? Using their Philadelphia Marathon Weekend experience as a catalyst, they break down the traits of a true “Great American Marathon,” from

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01:10:59

Who Is Runner of the Year? Our 2025 Awards + Elite...

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2025/11/20

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to ⁠https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get 25% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, plus a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order!In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn recap the biggest moments of 2025 and reveal their Men’s, Women’s, and Overall Runners of the Year. After catching up on listener questions and welcoming news editor Jessy Carveth (01:36), the team previews

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01:01:11

Author Nick Thompson on Running, Grief, Fatherhood &...

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2025/11/16

Content Advisory: This episode includes adult subject matter, including sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, Michael Doyle speaks with Nick Thompson — CEO of The Atlantic and author of the new book The Running Ground: A Father, A Son, and the Simplest of Sports — about how he became faster in his 40s and why that journey uncovered a deeper story about grief, trauma, psychology, and the complexities of the father–son bond. Nick explains the book’s origins (02:04), how

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01:46:15

Mailbag Episode: Pacing, Fueling, Shoes & Breaking...

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2025/11/13

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get 25% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, plus a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order!In this late-fall Mailbag episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn dig into listener questions covering everything from pacing strategies (08:00), understanding the difference between 5K pain and marathon fatigue (08:00), and how to break the sub-2:50

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00:54:26

How to Train for a Marathon the Right Way — Lessons...

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2025/11/06

In this episode, Michael sits down with Olympian and author Pete Pfitzinger, co-author of Advanced Marathoning, to discuss the brand-new 4th Edition (00:00). Pete shares the philosophy behind his approach to marathon training (09:58), the most common mistakes runners make (35:12), and how today’s advances—from super shoes (33:13) to hydrogels and heart-rate variability (50:47)—are reshaping how we prepare for 26.2 miles. They dive deep into balancing training and life (23:26), fueling and recovery

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01:24:29

BONUS EPISODE: What Is the Future of the New York...

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2025/11/06

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to https://⁠wahoofitness.com⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get 25% OFF DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER (2025), and receive a free $319 KICKR Headwind Fan with your treadmill order!Live from New York City during the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon weekend, this Marathon Handbook Podcast episode explores the future of running, racing, and technology. (00:00) Host Michael Doyle and co-hosts Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr welcome TCS futurist Bill

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01:28:08

2025 New York City Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast...

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2025/11/03

NOTE: The first 45 seconds or so are silent due to a technical glitch. Please skip forward for the beginning of the episode!In this instant reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded just after the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, we unpack everything: the race outcome, potentially Eliud Kipchoge's final marathon, a new women's course record, a photo finish in the professional men's race, and more. This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo’s KICKR RUN – go to

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01:54:53

Our New York City Marathon Preview, Course Breakdown...

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2025/10/30

In this week’s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci preview the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon — the final major of the year. They kick things off with a big announcement about the Marathon Handbook Live Show in New York (01:30), share race-week coverage plans and giveaways (04:30), and dive into logistics and pro tips for runners (25:40). Then, they break down the NYC course (36:55) and preview the women’s elite race, including Sifan Hassan’s

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00:54:55

Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal EXPLAINED: How The...

Marathon Handbook Podcast ·

2025/10/26

n this episode, Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down one of the biggest scandals in marathon history: Ruth Chepngetich’s doping ban. They trace the story from her shocking 2:09:56 world record in Chicago (04:00) to the first signs of suspicion, the January London Marathon announcement (10:00), and the moment the positive drug test surfaced (13:00). The hosts then unpack the digital evidence found on her phone (16:00), the decision behind her three-year suspension (20:00), and the incriminating

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01:08:23

Post-Marathon Blues & Redemption Races: What To Do...

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2025/10/23

In this week’s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr take the reins while Michael is away coaching at a cross-country meet. (00:00) After covering back-to-back marathons in Chicago and Toronto, they share travel chaos stories and post-race reflections. (10:15) The conversation turns to post-marathon blues — what to do when the season ends or when your race doesn’t go to plan. (17:40) Listener Erin writes in about whether to run a redemption marathon, sparking an

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00:42:31

How Canada’s Fastest Marathoner Natasha Wodak...

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2025/10/20

Recorded live at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo, hosts Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr sit down with Natasha Wodak, Canada’s marathon record holder, for an inspiring and hilarious conversation about racing, training, and staying motivated.They dive into Toronto Marathon weekend highlights (01:00), Natasha’s first marathon in 2013 (09:45), lessons from her comeback (12:00), rookie mistakes and pacing tips (16:00), and how to adapt to weather on race day (20:00). Natasha explains

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01:35:57

The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast (00:00), Michael, Alex, and Katelyn kick off Toronto Marathon week and preview their upcoming live show (04:20). They share plans for the New York City Marathon (07:00) and Michael’s big reveal that he’s running the Philadelphia Marathon (08:25). Then, they tackle two listener questions: how to handle being assigned to a slower corral at NYC (11:06) and how to base-build for a year toward a sub-3 marathon goal (31:32).In the second half (45:45), Alex

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01:15:39

Chicago Marathon 2025: Conner Mantz’s American Record...

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2025/10/13

In this instant reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci recap all the action from the 2025 Chicago Marathon (00:00). Alex argues that Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record looms even larger after this year’s results (02:40), while Katelyn spotlights Jacob Kiplimo’s blistering yet flawed attempt at history (05:15). The team dissects the record-breaking American run from Conner Mantz (13:50) and what it means for U.S. distance running (19:30). On the women’s

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00:53:58

Chicago Marathon 2025 Preview: Race Strategy, Course...

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2025/10/09

In this Chicago Marathon 2025 preview episode, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci are packing their bags for the Windy City (05:40) and sharing insider race-week plans — including a live podcast, Nike relay, and shakeout runs (11:25). Michael reflects on running Chicago five times (16:00) and breaks down how to race it smart (22:30), covering course landmarks (25:20), weather pitfalls (30:00), and his best and worst marathon moments (35:30). The team also power-ranks the World Marathon

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01:23:52

What It's Like to Be an Elite Marathoner, with Rory...

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2025/10/05

Canadian-American Olympian Rory Linkletter joins us ahead of the 2025 Chicago Marathon, where he will attempt to break Cam Levins’ North American marathon record (2:05:36). We talk about his Boston breakthrough earlier this year (06:32), why he chose Chicago and his rivalry with Connor Mance (11:15), and his Olympic experience in Paris (18:19). Rory dives deep into training under coach John Green (27:43), sports science and lactate testing (34:53), the mental side of the marathon (38:48), and the

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