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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    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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    What Went Right (and Wrong) for Us In Chicago, Toronto and Kodiak UTMB, + Who Are the Track Runners of the Year?

    What Went Right (and Wrong) for Us In Chicago, Toronto and Kodiak UTMB, + Who Are the Track Runners of the Year?

    October 24, 2024
    2h 0m

    Athletes Mentioned

    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 Marathon, Kodiak UTMB and the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, discussing what went right, what didn’t, and their plans for improvement.

    Watch this episode on YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/UYNqDFLkKTY


    Show Notes:

    Here’s Why Ruth Chepngetich’s World Record Is Completely Plausible: A Data-Driven Analysis:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/ruth-chepngetich-world-record-plausible/

    World Athletics Announces 2024 Track Athlete Of The Year Nominations:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/world-athletics-announces-2024-track-athlete-of-the-year-nominations/

    Our free marathon training plans:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

    Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle, Jessy Carveth

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