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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, 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! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com

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    Our New York City Marathon Preview, Course Breakdown and Weekend Guide

    Our New York City Marathon Preview, Course Breakdown and Weekend Guide

    October 30, 2025
    1h 54m

    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 bid for history (51:40). Later, the crew analyzes the men’s field with Kipchoge, Bekele, and Benson Kipruto (1:09:03), make their race predictions (1:23:15), and power-rank the World Marathon Majors (1:35:43). Finally, they speculate whether Cape Town could join as the next major (1:47:12) and share what they’re most excited to do in NYC (1:48:50).🎤 Marathon Handbook LIVE: NYC📍 Balance Arts Center, 151 West 30th Street, Midtown Manhattan🕦 Doors open: 11:30 AM | Show: 12:00–2:00 PM🎟️ Free admission — RSVP [via Google Form link in description]🎁 First 40 attendees get our limited-edition Running Sicko hat!

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