Marathon Handbook Podcast

• Sydney Marathon Preview: Can Kipchoge Win the Newest Major?

  This week on The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down the newest World Marathon Major: the Sydney Marathon (00:00). We cover the hilly course and its reputation as possibly the toughest major (06:55), the race’s rapid rise to global status (13:00), and whether adding more majors—like Cape Town or Shanghai—helps or hurts the brand (19:00).Then, we preview the elite fields: Kipchoge at 40 and what a win or loss would mean for his legacy (53:30), and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan’s dominance and challengers (45:00). Finally, we rank the majors from best to least best in our 2025 power rankings (1:08:00).This episode is sponsored by Skratch Labs. For a free starter pack (just pay for the shipping!) go to skratchlabs.com and enter the promo code: MARATHONBUNDLE📩 Email us your questions: [email protected]🎤 Leave us a voice memo question: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Daily newsletter (265k+ runners): marathonhandbook.com/newsletter📺 Watch the podcast on YouTube + video version also available on Spotify.#SydneyMarathon #WorldMarathonMajors #EliudKipchoge #SifanHassan #MarathonHandbook #MarathonPreview

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• Ultrarunning Explained: Distances, Mistakes to Avoid, and UTMB 2025

  Thinking about ultramarathons? In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and ultra coach Katelyn Tocci explain everything you need to know about making the leap from marathons to ultras. We define what an ultramarathon really is (1:40), debate whether the 50K is a “true” ultra (4:20), and share key differences between road and trail racing (7:00). We dig into fueling strategies (12:40), aid stations and gear (18:30), and how to pick your first ultra (30:45). Caitlin also reveals the biggest mistakes new ultra runners make (40:05). Then we dive deep into UTMB, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc—its history (56:30), course details (1:03:00), controversies (1:19:00), and preview this year’s men’s and women’s fields (1:21:30). Finally, we make our podium picks and wrap up (1:36:00).This episode is sponsored by Skratch Labs. For a free starter pack (just pay for the shipping!) go to skratchlabs.com and enter the promo code: MARATHONBUNDLE 📩 Subscribe to our free daily newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter🎙️ Leave us a voice note for our upcoming mailbag episode: https://marathonhandbook.com/podcast/📧 Email us: [email protected]📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook📘 Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr wherever you get your podcasts!

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• The ONE Exercise Proven to Prevent Running Injuries

  In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we reveal the results of a landmark study on 867 NYC Marathon trainees that identified a single exercise—the single-leg glute bridge—that cut injury risk by 64%. Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr break down the findings, share their own injury stories, and discuss how runners can apply this to training.(00:00) The tease: could one exercise fix everything?(02:00) Training updates: Katelyn’s 100-miler build, Alex’s knee niggle, Michael’s pacing story(13:00) Study breakdown: how it worked, injury rates, the surprise result(16:30) The single-leg glute bridge explained(19:00) Injury horror stories and lessons learned(35:00) How to perform the exercise correctly(41:00) Why 20–29 seconds is the sweet spot(44:30) Unilateral strength for runners(51:20) Long-run spikes: the #1 cause of injury(53:30) Listener mailbag: chasing sub-3 in Lisbon(58:00) Wrap-up and mailbag inviteHow-To Explainer on glute exercises for runners:https://marathonhandbook.com/glute-exercises/The single best exercise for runners to prevent injury:https://marathonhandbook.com/the-single-best-exercise-to-prevent-injury/🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-marathon-handbook-podcast/id1611840264🎧 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QJ6ZdXSTI4k5yN6Zlh3m9📬 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter🎙 Leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/MarathonHandbook📩 Email us: [email protected]#Running #MarathonTraining #RunningInjuries #GluteBridge #MarathonHandbook

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• How To Pick the Perfect Running Shoe – From Daily Trainers to Super Shoes

  Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci share the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect running shoe. After swapping travel and race stories (4:08), they break down the five main shoe categories — daily trainers, super trainers, super shoes, trail, and hybrid (11:24) — and reveal their own shoe rotations (16:54). They discuss key factors like fit, foot type, and mileage (21:58), common pitfalls for new runners (26:05), and a simple “flow chart” for buying the right shoe (33:40). The team shares workout shoe picks (39:04), builds the ideal multi-shoe “quiver” (43:31), and dives into super shoe trends and tech (45:28). They also cover when to invest in trail shoes (1:01:17), the rise of gravel/hybrid models (1:07:46), and pro tips for getting the best fit and value (1:20:02), before previewing upcoming reviews and projects (1:26:13).📧 Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] – we read and reply to every message.🎤 Send us a voice note: Leave up to 90 seconds of audio for our next mailbag episode: https://marathonhandbook.com/podcast/📱 Follow us on Instagram: Get daily running news, tips, and gear previews – @marathon.handbook▶ Watch the video version: Available on YouTube and Spotify.📰 Subscribe to the newsletter: Daily running stories and gear reviews direct to your inbox – https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

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• How To Build Mental Toughness For Running (It’s Not A Myth—It’s Trainable)

  Mental toughness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a trainable skill. In this episode, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn break down the science behind mental toughness in running, including the Central Governor Theory, neuroplasticity, and perception of effort (07:26). They highlight inspiring examples like Courtney Dauwalter, Eliud Kipchoge, and Faith Kipyegon (16:56), and share workouts and training strategies to build grit, like solo long runs, hill repeats, and back-to-backs (25:50). The team discusses training in tough conditions—embracing the suck (34:00), using visualization and mantras to push through dark patches (41:30), and the link between mindset, panic, and heart rate during races (58:05). They wrap with their personal philosophies on positive self-talk and why mental training matters as much as physical prep (01:03:45).🔔 Watch our weekly podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbook📬 Sign up for the daily running newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook#Running #MarathonTraining #MentalToughness #RunningTips #EnduranceAthlete #Podcast #HalfMarathon #Marathon #UltraRunning #Mindset #SportsPsychology

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