Marathon Handbook Podcast
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!
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Marathon Handbook Podcast
2025 Boston Marathon Deep Dive: Strategy, Storylines, and What To Watch
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 watch
- Elite field preview + American hopefuls
- Katelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003
- Course breakdown + pacing strategy
- Alex’s weather forecast + key advice
- Live show details (Saturday night!)
- Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025?
🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @ 9 AM ET) right here:
https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U?feature=share
How to watch the lives stream and broadcast:
https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-watch-the-2025-boston-marathon-a-complete-guide-for-spectators-and-viewers/
Amby Burfoot's essay on his most cherished Boston momento:
https://marathonhandbook.com/ive-run-28-boston-marathons-and-i-even-won-one/
Our Ultimate Guide to the Pop-Ups and Shakeout Runs in Boston:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boston-marathon-weekend-pop-up-shops-and-shakeout-runs/
Get fired up with deep insights, pro tips, and the spirit of Boston. Don’t forget to check out our post-race instant reaction episode coming Monday afternoon.
Chapters with Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + Hosts Check-In
01:20 - Boston Marathon Preview Overview
02:36 - Live Show Announcement
04:25 - Watch-Along Plans for Monday
05:06 - Team Vibes and Schedule
06:27 - Katelyn's Instant Reaction Plan
08:21 - Boston Start Times Breakdown
09:33 - Katelyn's Boston Story (2003)
12:30 - Alex’s Boston Experience
15:51 - Boston Trivia Game
25:04 - Course Strategy + Amby’s Advice Tease
28:38 - Newton Hills & Course Psychology
35:16 - Finish Line Magic
36:08 - Weather Forecast
40:40 - Women’s Elite Field Breakdown
45:33 - Top American Women Picks
48:03 - Women’s Winner Predictions
52:34 - Men’s Elite Field Breakdown
58:06 - Top American Men Picks
1:02:29 - World Marathon Majors Rankings
1:06:52 - Final Thoughts + What’s Next
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