Mastering the Pre-Race Checklist

Alex, Katelyn and Michael share a special announcement about a live show in Boston in 2025! (00:00). Then they air out their opinions on the just-revealed 2025 Boston Marathon jacket (04:33). Then, they get into Nike's surprising move to gut its running shoe lineup and completely revamp it for 2025, along with other significant changes from the Swoosh (12:25). Then, they share their experiences running throughout the winter, covering their go-to winter running gear, how to train for a spring marathon through a tough winter, how and when to adjust marathon and workout paces, the best running shoes for winter running on ice and snow, and when it's too cold to run safely (spoiler: much colder than you think!) (21:44).Come see us live at the 2025 Boston Run Show! March 1-2:https://thebostonrunshow.com/Watch our explainer video: Nike Is Making BIG Changes in 2025https://youtu.be/gUjCUf9VjLA7 Cold Weather Running Tips To Survive Winter Runs:https://marathonhandbook.com/cold-weather-running/Running In Snow and Ice Safely: 5 Winter Running Tips To Stay Upright:https://marathonhandbook.com/running-in-snow/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Listen and subscribe to our Podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-marathon-handbook-podcast/id1687070922Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40fbGjW1uLpDFnzsDfFXYn?si=6b44ece05be643fbYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3iPx8Lcl9n2WSDyO4K0i5yfz93H8BZk&si=lx248VvhqYFir0rqFollow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHBMarathon Handbook was founded in 2016, with the mission from day one of helping you to run far, set goals and meet them. We provide free and super popular coach-vetted training plans for just about every distance and ability level, from your first 5K to a sub-3 hour marathon, to a 100-miler training plan. We've got you covered. We also follow the latest news and storylines in the running world, and review all the best shoes, running watches and gear on our site and our Youtube channel.At our heart, we are runners and athletes ourselves – every person on our team is a running coach, distance runner, or certified health and fitness trainer.#marathon #marathontraining #marathonrunning #running #runningmotivation #runningshoereview #shoereviews #runningshoes #runningshoes #runningshoesreview #Nike #TRE2024 #TheRunningEvent #TRE #NikeVomero #NikeVomero18 #NikePegasus #NikePegasus41 #Vomero18 #Vomero #Pegasus #Pegasus41 #halfmarathon #5k #10k

Alex, Katelyn, and Michael answer your questions in our Fall 2024 Mailbag Episode (19:19). We take on whether or not you really need to do hill repeats for marathon training, how to fix tummy troubles on race day, our fuelling strategies, the best shoes for track workouts, what the heck is going on with Nike's shoe lineup, and Katelyn's amazing midlife crisis purchase!Then, Michael and news editor Jessy Carveth unpack the strange and controversial winners of the World Athletics Athlete of the Year Award (1:31:20).Timestamps:3:05 - Intro chat - XC love, and summer running in Costa Rica19:19 - Your Mailbag Questions Answered!1:31:20 - The Athlete of the Year Debacle, ExplainedWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_BmMtou5Ih0Further reading:World Athletics Announces Its 2024 athletes of the Year:https://marathonhandbook.com/world-athletics-announces-its-2024-athletes-of-the-year/Did World Athletics Mess up Athlete Of The Year Awards To Protect Its Image?:https://marathonhandbook.com/opinion-world-athletics-athlete-of-the-year-chepngetich-hassan/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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 in Austin, Texas, at The Running Event, reveals the forthcoming big trends in running over the next 13 months and beyond.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro/Turkey Talk!07:24 - The Strava API Controversy, Explained18:37 - What Will Be The 2025 Running Shoe and Gear Trends?Shoe Notes:More on the Strava situation:https://marathonhandbook.com/strava-api-changes/Watch all of our sneak peek 2025 shoe videos from The Running Event:2025 On Running Shoes Preview l Cloudboom Strike LS, Cloudflow 5, and Cloudboom Maxhttps://youtu.be/qoBnduvuaI02025 ASICS Running Shoes Preview l ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27, Novablast 5https://youtu.be/VL4klPNYr7w2025 Brooks Running Shoes Preview l Glycerin 22, Ghost 17, Hyperion Elite 4 PB, and morehttps://youtu.be/luB77AfaoDk2025 Adidas Running Shoes Preview l Adizero Adios Pro 4 and EVO SLhttps://youtu.be/6UCcjK4r8YQ2025 Saucony Running Shoes Preview l Endorphin Trainer, Endorphin Elite 2, Triumph 23, and morehttps://youtu.be/ZecN_9S19yY2025 The North Face Running Shoes Preview l Vectiv Pro 2, Infinite 3, Enduris 4, and morehttps://youtu.be/Mk_sXwffjrY2025 Hoka Running Shoes Preview l Clifton 10, Bondi 9, Mafate X And Morehttps://youtu.be/rbbMgxLBgKsOur free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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:00:00:00 - Intro Chat!00:08:47 - Best Running Innovation of 202400:16:20 - Best Running Watch of 202400:19:02 - Our Must-Have Running Items of 202400:35:33 - Best Indie Running Brand of 202400:40:02 - Best Trail Shoe of 202400:42:50 - Best Everyday Running Shoe of 202400:47:30 - Best New Shoe of 202400:50:25 - Best Super Trainer of 202400:45:44 - Best Super Shoe of 202401:01:10 - Best Running Brand01:11:23 - Best Shoe of 2024Let us know your picks in the comments!Hosts: Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn TocciAlso check out the video version of our pods on YouTube! Find us at: https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbookOur free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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 running UTMB TransLantau, one of the premiere ultramarathon events in South East Asia.Then, they kick off year-in-review season by culling over all the biggest performances, emerging athletes, and the most compelling storylines in running in 2024.00:00:00 - Intro Chat00:03:35 - Trail Running in Hong Kong + UTMB TransLantau00:25:35 - The Biggest Controversy of 2024 Award00:38:12 - The Defining Moment of 2024 Award00:52:26 - The Running Event of the Year Award01:01:22 - Inspirational Runner of the Year Award01:09:00 -  Male Runner of the Year Award01:18:00 - Female Runner of the Year Award01:27:04 - Ultra-Trail Runner of the Year Award01:36:40 - A Special Announcement!Let us know your picks in the comments!Hosts: Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn TocciAlso check out the video version of our pods on YouTube! Find us at: https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbookFurther Reading:Opinion: Why It’s Hard To Trust Ruth Chepngetich’s Marathon World Record:https://marathonhandbook.com/opinion-why-its-hard-to-trust-ruth-chepngetichs-marathon-world-record/The Awesomesauce Controversy Explained:https://youtu.be/bxun7YO-_r4?feature=sharedThe Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen Rivalry Is Exactly What Track and Field Needs:https://youtu.be/dbxF4Qo9mqA?feature=sharedParkrun Records Are Gone To “Promote Inclusivity” And Runners Aren’t Happy About It:https://marathonhandbook.com/parkrun-records/Why Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille Herron | Wikipedia Controversy Explained:https://youtu.be/919mUxIRZMc?feature=sharedWho Is Jasmin Paris? Meet The First Woman To Finish The Barkley Marathons:https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-jasmin-paris/WATCH: Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman To Complete The Barkley Marathons:https://marathonhandbook.com/jasmin-paris-finishes-barkley-marathons/Is Sifan Hassan Nike's Perfect Replacement for Eliud Kipchoge ?https://youtu.be/gyHXQmLW2EYLive from New York! Our NYC Marathon Instant Reaction Pod:https://youtu.be/hFVnlEIsWXQKelvin Kiptum’s Marathon World Record: Pace and Splits Analysis:https://marathonhandbook.com/kiptum-marathon-world-record-pace-splits/WATCH: Olympic Champion Athing Mu Will Not Defend Title In Paris After Nasty Fall In U.S. Trials 800m Final:https://marathonhandbook.com/athing-mu-2024-us-olympic-trials-fall/Abbott Announces Sydney Marathon as Newest Addition to the World Marathon Majors:https://marathonhandbook.com/sydney-marathon-wmm-announcement/How Boston Marathon Qualification Times Have Changed Throughout History:

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 strived to break the two-hour barrier in the marathon. Kipchoge also put nutrition and fueling front-and-center for marathon training and racing, and elevated Maurten into the powerhouse brand it is today. They do a deep dive on all the sports science breakthroughs triggered by Kipchoge's superhuman performances, his psychological strategies for running record breaking times, and put it all into context as discoveries that can be applicable for runners of all abilities levels.Show Notes:7 Top Running Form Takeaways We Can All Learn from Eliud Kipchoge:https://marathonhandbook.com/kipchoge-running-form/Are You Using The Same Mental Strategy As Eliud Kipchoge Or David Goggins?https://marathonhandbook.com/can-gaslighting-make-you-faster/Eliud Kipchoge: 15 Training Takeaways From The World’s Best:https://marathonhandbook.com/eliud-kipchoge-takeaways/Eliud Kipchoge Opens Up About Historic First DNF at the 2024 Paris Olympic Marathon:https://marathonhandbook.com/eliud-kipchoge-olympic-dnf/Eliud Kipchoge Will Not Return To Berlin Marathon—Who Will Replace Him In This New Post-GOAT Era?https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-berlin-marathon-elite-lineup/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHBEliud kipchoge training tips,eliud kipchoge marathon training,eliud kipchoge smile,eliud kipchoge running tips,eliud kipchoage sub two hour marathon,who is the greatest runner of all time,sub two hour marathon,how to run a marathon,marathon training tips,marathon fuelling,best marathoner in the world,how to PR marathon,How to PB a marathon,how to run your fastest marathon,Eliud Kipchoge shoes

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 discuss who won the New York City Marathon.2024 New York City Marathon Women’s Top 20 Finishers:1.Sheila ChepkiruiKEN2:24:352.Hellen ObiriKEN2:24:493.Vivian CheruiyotKEN2:25:214.Eunice ChumbaBRN2:25:585.Fabienne SchlumpfSUI2:26:316.Sara VaughnUSA2:26:567.Senbere TeferiETH2:27:148.Jessica McClainUSA2:27:199.Sharon LokediKEN2:27:4511.Des LindenUSA2:29:3212.Edna KiplagatKEN2:29:5613.Tristin ColleyUSA2:30:0214.Maggie MontoyaUSA2:30:5315.Lily PartridgeGBR2:30:5516.Savannah BerryUSA2:31:3917.Dakotah PopehnUSA2:31:4518.Jenny SimpsonUSA2:31:5419.Aliphine TuliamukUSA2:32:1020.Jessa HansonUSA2:32:432024 New York City Marathon Men’s Top 20 Finishers:1.Abdi NageeyeNED2:07:392.Evans ChebetKEN2:07:453.Albert KorirKEN2:08:004.Tamirat TolaETH2:08:125.Geoffrey KamwororKEN2:08:506.Conner MantzUSA2:09:007.Clayton YoungUSA2:09:218.Abel KipchumbaKEN2:10:399.Bashir AbdiBEL2:10:3910.Cj AlbertsonUSA2:10:5711.Ryan FordUSA2:11:0812.Colin BennieUSA2:11:1613.Frank LaraUSA2:11:2114.Jonny MellorGBR2:11:2215.Rory LinkletterCAN2:11:4516.Wesley KiptooKEN2:11:5817.Futsum ZienasellassieUSA2:12:3218.Joel ReichowUSA2:12:5219.Elkanah KibetUSA2:13:2720.Ryan EilerUSA2:13:36--------------------Show Notes:Sheila Chepkirui And Abdi Nageeye Win 2024 New York City Marathon Against Top Fields:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-nyc-marathon-results/Missed the race? Scroll back and relive the marathon with our live updates from New York  here on race day:https://marathonhandbook.com/live-updates-the-2024-new-york-city-marathon/Here’s How To Get Into the 2025 NYC Marathon:https://marathonhandbook.com/nyc-marathon-entry/New Balance Went Big at the 2024 New York City Marathon Expo:https://marathonhandbook.com/new-balance-went-big-at-the-2024-new-york-city-marathon-expo/The New York City Marathon Jacket Now Rivals Boston as the Ultimate Running Status Symbol:https://marathonhandbook.com/new-york-city-marathon-jackets/Jess McClain Is Out To Prove She’s More than An Alternate:https://marathonhandbook.com/jess-mcclain-2024-nyc-marathon-interview/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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. Then delve right into the significance and crazy history of the New York City Marathon, from it's beginnings with just 127 runners (and only 55 finishers), running loops in Central Park.We discuss the evolution of the event since its inception in 1970, and the unique challenges of the marathon course. The conversation highlights the marathon's cultural impact, the growth of participation, and the conditions runners can expect on race day. We describe the intricacies of the New York City Marathon course, discussing its challenges and notable landmarks. We also break down the men's and women's elite fields, and our picks for who will win the New York City Marathon.Follow our live updates from New York  here on race day:https://marathonhandbook.com/live-updates-the-2024-new-york-city-marathon/NYC Marathon Race Day Schedule:Sunday, Nov. 38:00 a.m. Professional Wheelchair Division8:22 a.m. Handcycle Category and Select Athletes with Disabilities8:35 a.m. Professional Women’s Open Division9:05 a.m. Professional Men’s Open Division9:10 a.m. Wave 19:45 a.m. Wave 210:20 a.m. Wave 310:55 a.m. Wave 411:30 a.m. Wave 5 Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle, Jessy CarvethThanks to our presenting partner, Wahoo. Check out our first look video of the Wahoo KICKR RUN:https://youtu.be/-IrHrfjvzHUWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Xit1_8JfECgShow Notes:Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 New York City Marathon:https://marathonhandbook.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2024-new-york-city-marathon/Here’s How To Get Into the 2025 NYC Marathon:https://marathonhandbook.com/nyc-marathon-entry/Jess McClain Is Out To Prove She’s More than An Alternate:https://marathonhandbook.com/jess-mcclain-2024-nyc-marathon-interview/Defending Champions Tamirat Tola And Hellen Obiri Headline Stacked Elite Fields For 2024 New York City Marathon:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-new-york-city-marathon-elite-field-list/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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/UYNqDFLkKTYShow 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 CarvethOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

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 routine. The conversation also touches on post-race essentials and the importance of knowing the course and aid stations. The aim of this pod is that it serves as a guide for runners to ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming races.Chapters:00:00 Why You Need a Pre-Race Checklists01:30 Taper Madness: The Psychological Struggle07:20 Creating a Race Day Routine12:26 Essential Items for Race Day22:39 Post-Race Bag Essentials32:05 Logistics and Planning for Race Day50:53 Final Thoughts and Tips for SuccessOur free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael DoyleOver 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB