Beste Marathon Handbook podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago57:39

57:39

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

10d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

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

17d ago1:40:27

1:40:27

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

24d ago59:14

59:14

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

27d ago26:38

26:38

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

1M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

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

1M ago2:00:33

2:00:33

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

1M ago54:25

54:25

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

2M ago29:34

29:34

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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2024 Chicago Marathon Instant Reaction Pod! 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

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

2M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

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

2M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

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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2024 Berlin Marathon Instant Reaction Pod! 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

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

2M ago38:49

38:49

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

2M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

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

2M ago58:46

58:46

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

3M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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

3M ago1:48:10

1:48:10

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

3M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

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

3M ago1:28:12

1:28:12

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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It's Time to Set Your Marathon Goals (and Here's How) 1:18:33

4M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Editor Michael Doyle is joined by Marathon Handbook's resident coach Katelyn Tocci to break down everything you need to know about how to go about setting goals for the marathon. They discuss: Setting Marathon Goals Understanding SMART Goals What is the “SMART” criteria for goal setting? How can applying SMART goals enhance your marathon training? …

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The Women's Paris Olympic Marathon: Instant Reaction Pod! 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for a their final emergency pod of these Olympic Games, right after the finish of the women's Olympic marathon in Paris on Sunday morning. The final event of the Olympics did not disappoint, delivering a thrilling finish. SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself o…

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The Men's Paris Olympic Marathon: Instant Reaction Pod! 37:51

4M ago37:51

37:51

Editors Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for an emergency pod, right after the finish of the men's Olympic marathon in Paris on Saturday morning. SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself out, and who won. Be sure to follow this pod feed for an instant reaction episode after the women's Olympic marathon as well, shortly…

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Who Will Win the Olympic Marathons? 54:02

4M ago54:02

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Alex, Katelyn and Michael describe the Paris Olympic marathon course in detail, and what to expect when live streaming both the men's and women's marathons this weekend. Will Eliud Kipchoge pull of the improbable and win gold in the Olympic marathon for a third straight time? Or will there be a new Olympic champ at 26.2 miles? And in the women's ma…

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Paris 10,000m Final Instant Reaction Pod 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle scramble the pod mics for an emergency pod that's all about the first medal event of the 2024 Olympic Games, the men's 10,000m. The race turned out to be among the best distance championship finals of all-time, with an electric finish. Spoiler alert: world record holder Joshua Chepetegei is incredible. American Grant Fish…

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Our Complete Guide to Athletics at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Week 1) 1:39:00

4M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

Our editors go through every running event in the first week in Paris, providing you with a cheat sheet on the favorites, the contenders, fun facts you should know while watching each race, and which events are must see (and which you can probably skip). The events we cover on the pod: Men's 10,000m final (3:26) Mixed 4x400m final (11:59) Women's 1…

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Athletes, Events and Storylines to Watch at the Paris Olympics 53:37

4M ago53:37

53:37

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael share their picks for the most intriguing athletes, exciting races and hot storylines to keep tabs on going into the first week of the Olympics next week. Can Sifan Hassan pull off running three track events AND a marathon? Will Noah Lyles actually break one of Usain Bolt's world records? And what's more exciti…

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Our Favorite (and our Most Feared) Workouts, Tracksmith's Ridiculous "Running" Watch, A Truly Revolutionary Shoe and the GOAT Treadmill 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle talk about Wahoo's forthcoming "Kickr Run" treadmill, with legitimately might be the best piece of running tech since the super shoe. They also chat about boutique brand Tracksmith's $700 analog watch (which is already sold out), and another crazy innovation by the Swiss brand On Running (spoiler alert: rob…

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Courtney Dauwalter Is Back! And, Do You Need a Running Coach? 1:23:01

5M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Our editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the ultra GOAT Courtney Dauwalter's return to the Hard Rock 100, one of the toughest races in the world. Katelyn explains why Dauwalter has emerged as one of the greatest distance athletes of all time, and puts her performances in context. Then, they talk about Alex's foray into the worl…

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Netflix's Track Docuseries "Sprint" Is Here! 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

Marathon Handbook's staff gather together with popcorn in hand to breakdown everything you need to know about the new Netflix docuseries "Sprint," which features the top 100m and 200m runners in the world as they gear up for the 2023 Paris Summer Olympics. We highlight our favorite athlete/characters, crazy moments in the series, if there are any v…

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How to Select the Right Running Shoes in 2024, Drama at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, and the Super Bowl of Ultras! 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

On this week's pod, editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle break down all the excitement and serious drama from the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Then, they provide a primer and preview of the Western States 100, which is one of the oldest and most celebrated ultras in the world. And in the main segment of the po…

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Can This Routine Make You a Better Runner? And, Everything You Wanted to Know About Marathon Long Runs 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

On this week's episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, our editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss Alex's recent video essay entitled "Can Andrew Huberman's Daily Blueprint Make Me a Better Runner?". Then, they break down everything you need to know about the long run, a weekly cornerstone workout for marathon training. Watch Al…

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Why You Shouldn't Run A Marathon 1:10:12

6M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down the newly released trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries Sprint, which features the top 100m and 200m track runners as they prepare for this summer's Paris Olympics. Then, they look at the bizarre partnership between the dating app Tinder and the running app Runna. Is it a disaster waiting to h…

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Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love) Running Influencers 1:43:51

6M ago1:43:51

1:43:51

In this week's episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss why it is that the Boston Marathon decided to (literally) give the unicorn on their logo a face lift. Then, they unpack the brief history of the running influencer — how it all started, some of the influential figures in the space, the pro athlete as influencer, and where this all goes from …

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A Running Rivalry You Need to Know About, A Gel Controversy, and Beating the Heat 55:02

6M ago55:02

55:02

This week, editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down the Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Josh Kerr rivalry, which is the most hyped track beef in generations, and how it will come to a head at this summer's Paris Olympics. Then, they explain a controversy brewing in the ultra world triggered by a gel company and claims that its product is "fraudulent." F…

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Marathon Training Plans: Everything You Need to Know 1:12:16

6M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle break down every aspect of how a successful marathon training plan is built, including: Ideal length of a marathon training plan Macrocycle vs mesocycles, what are they? Our favorite workouts Training methods (Heart rate/pace training / RPE training) Long runs: how long should they be and how many s…

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Running Is Coming to Netflix, A 4-Hour Marathoner at the Olympics, and Anti-Sex Beds in Paris 48:41

6M ago48:41

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Our news editor Jessy Carveth joins Michael Doyle to discuss how a recreational runner duped a major news outlet (and donors on GoFundMe) into thinking she will be representing the U.S. at this summer's Olympic Games (00:00:46). Then, they debate whether or not Canadian standout Michael Roth should have been DQed for an "unsportsmanlike" gesture wh…

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Post-Race Recovery Done Right, and the Golden Era of the "Super Trainer" Shoe 1:08:30

7M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Marathon Handbook editors Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci gather together for their weekly group chat. Katelyn just ran a marathon in New Hampshire, where there was snow at the start line and she ran down a big ol’ mountain (01:32). It was her first in many years, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to unpack how each of us reco…

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DQed for Drinking Water? A Mind-blowing 1,000-Marathon Record, and Team USA is Getting Screwed 56:13

7M ago56:13

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Senior news editor Jessy Carveth joins Michael Doyle to talk about a wild week in the running scene. They unpack a controversial disqualification at a California Marathon (04:17), a UK man who's run 1,000 marathons over a 43 year stretch (14:47), Olympic marathon qualification ridiculousness (22:53), Nike's alleged manipulation of the Kenyan squad …

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How to Prep for a Marathon, How to Get Into London 2025, and What's Going on With parkrun? 1:14:40

7M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Editors Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about what it's like to cover Boston, then turn around and go to London for the marathon six days later (00:20), former NHLer and giant man Zdeno Chara's insane back-to-back marathon performances (04:44). Then we dig into what the heck is going on with this Parkrun controversy (08:05), whether or not rac…

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Live From The Boston Marathon 52:12

7M ago52:12

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This this episode Marathon Handbook's Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle are live in Boston to cover the 2024 Boston Marathon immediately after the race. We break down what it's like to run the Boston Marathon, all the gear and neat brand action on the ground throughout marathon weekend, as well as an analysis of both the women's and men's elite races.…

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Born To Run 2: Interview with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton 1:30:03

1+ y ago1:30:03

1:30:03

In this Born To Run 2 interview, we talk to author, journalist and runner extraordinaire, Chris McDougall, and ultrarunner and coach champion, Eric Orton. In this follow-up to the bestseller Born To Run, McDougall and Orton share their practical "how to" guide to running - from drills to speed to shoes to nutrition. We talk about the original book,…

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