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 watchElite field preview + American hopefulsKatelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003Course breakdown + pacing strategyAlex’s weather forecast + key adviceLive 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=shareHow 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  Over 230,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running:https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Our free marathon training plans:https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbookFollow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbookLike us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbookFollow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB#BostonMarathon #RunningPodcast #MarathonPreview #Boston2025 #NewtonHills #AmbyBurfoot #HelenObiri #ConnorMantz