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 running!
Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts!
For inquiries: hi@marathonhandbook.com
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 running!
Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts!
For inquiries: hi@marathonhandbook.com
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 Majors (42:10) and previews what’s coming race weekend (48:40).
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How to watch the Chicago Marathon:
https://marathonhandbook.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-chicago-marathon/
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