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Marathon Handbook Podcast — 193 episodes

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Our 8 Tips for Running in the Heat

2

Inside Josh Kerr’s Mile World Record + We Interview Josh Kerr!

3

How to Prepare for Your First Marathon

4

Alex's Wedding 5K PLUS How to Balance a Busy Lifestyle with Marathon Training

5

Chronic Blisters, HR vs RPE, & The Truth About Marathon Long Runs

6

Randi Zuckerberg on Running Cocodona 250 TWICE, Baja FKT & Achieving a Marathon PR at 44

7

How to Set Long-Term Running Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)

8

Fake Paramedic CANCELS Dutch Marathon, 8th Grader's World Record & Jenny Simpson Update

9

BREAKING: 2027 London Marathon Is Going to TWO DAYS: 100,000 Runners, & Ballot Impact

10

How to Run a Goal Half Marathon: Everything You Need to Know

11

The Marathon Lottery Crisis, a 13-Year-Old Mile World Record & Kejelcha's Half Marathon Record Bid

12

Running is Healthier than Cycling? Jimmy Whelan's Switch to Pro Running & 2028 Olympics Chase

13

Why You Have to Run SLOW to Race FAST (The Science of Easy Running)

14

Emergency Pod: Cape Town Is Officially the 8th World Marathon Major | Analysis

15

Learning to Eat for My Biggest Running Week & Post-Run Headaches

16

Trump's D.C. Golf Course Could Change the Marine Corps Marathon's Blue Mile, CIM Doubles & Rory Linkletter Goes Trail

17

How to Find Your Marathon Goal Pace, Super Shoes for Every Runner & Is Running Full of "Bro Science"?

18

The Fastest 10K That Won't Count, Kejelcha to Valencia Exclusive, Boulder Boulder DQ & More

19

Training Seasons, Speed Workouts & Downhill Racing Tips | MH May Mailbag Part 2

20

Cam Hanes Doping Controversy, Enhanced Games & Cape Town Marathon 2026 | The Running Story

21

Voicemail Bag: Cadence Truths, Adidas Pro Evo 3 Tech & The Great Rest Day Debate

22

1,000 Miles on a Track, Sawe to Berlin, Kejelcha to Valencia, Soweto Pay Scandal & Is Bolt the GOAT?

23

Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Achilles Recovery, the Josh Kerr Rivalry & His Marathon Future

24

May Mailbag: Being in a Relationship with a Runner, the Late-Starter Marathon Window & Fueling for 24 Hours

25

Rachel Entrekin SHOCKS Cocodona, London Marathon Ballot Breaks 1.3M & Cross Country DENIED at 2030 Olympics

26

Super Shoe Power Rankings: Spring 2026 | After the First Sub-2 Marathon

27

An 11-Year-Old's Viral Half Marathon, Vinny Mauri's 2:05 Debut, Steiner vs. Puma & the Brand Quietly Crushing Running

28

The Science Behind the Sub-2 Hour Marathon: Alex Hutchinson on Sawe, Kejelcha & the New Era of Running

29

Inside Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas’ Mindset: Tech, Training & Her Move Up in Distance

30

The First Sub-2 Marathon: Sawe & Kejelcha Make History | 2026 London Marathon Instant Reaction

31

Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?

32

London Marathon 2026 Preview: Course, Weather, Predictions, Hot Takes & Two-Day Race 2027 Rumors

33

2026 Boston Marathon Instant Analysis & Takeaways

34

Mile Zero - Bobbi Gibb, Amby Burfoot & CJ Albertson LIVE in Boston

35

Boston Marathon Mega Preview: Course Strategy, Elite Picks & Your Complete Weekend Guide

36

130th Boston Marathon Preview: 5 Must-Watch Storylines + Our Bold Winner Picks

37

Is Gout Gout the Next Usain Bolt? + Des Linden's Ultra Debut, Blind Runner History & World Marathon News

38

Our 5K Training Journeys: Workouts, Race Day Tips & Running Faster at Every Distance

39

Conner Mantz OUT of Boston + NYC Champ Hit With 5-Year Doping Ban | The Running Story

40

Jess McClain on Being Led Off Course, the Paris Drama & Her Boston 2026 Ambitions

41

Spring Mailbag: Youth Marathons, Training Over 65, Boston Pacing, Achilles Injuries, & Super Shoes

42

London Two-Day Marathon Plan? Emma Bates Sponsor Drama & More Race Chaos

43

Des Linden on Marathon des Sables, Boston, Ultras & the Future of Running

44

Sifan Hassan OUT of London + NCAA Doping Scandal, Strava Leak & Race Chaos

45

The Best Super Shoes for Everyday Runners, Marathon Bonking & Sub-3 Strategy

46

Possible Women’s Marathon World Record + Kipchoge’s 2026 Marathon Tour

47

Mailbag Madness: Boston Qualifying Plans, Tune-Up Races & Shoe Rotation Debate

48

Kiplimo’s 57:20 Half Marathon, Kipchoge’s Next Race, LA Marathon Controversies & NYC Lottery Odds | The Running Story

49

Conner Mantz: The American Marathon Record, Injury Comeback, and His Road Back to Boston

50

US Half Marathon Controversy, Ironman’s Camera Crackdown & Tokyo Marathon Fireworks

51

2026 Tokyo Marathon Instant Reactions

52

Tokyo Marathon 2026 Preview: Elite Picks, Course Breakdown & Bold Predictions

53

Boston’s 2026 Medal Revealed, Two World Records & A Wild Week in Running

54

Spring 2026 Running Shoe Preview: Super Shoes, New Tech & The Future of Daily Trainers

55

Cole Hocker’s Record Mile, Faith Kipyegon’s Road Debut & The Jeans Marathon Phenomenon

56

Barkley Marathons 2026: Why No One Finished (Again)

57

Dream Race Draft 2026: London, NYC, UTMB & The Ultimate Running Calendar

58

World Record Chaos, Kipchoge at the Olympics & the Rise of Brooks

59

Running on a Budget: Can You Train & Race for a Year on $2,000?

60

Who Is Sam Ruthe, the 16-Year-Old Who Ran a 3:48 Mile? + Olympians Get Paid, The Highest VO₂ Max Score Ever

61

Sam Parsons: Olympian, Early Running YouTuber, and the Pro Runner Building What’s Next

62

The Ultimate Half Marathon Guide: Training, Pacing, Fueling + Bucket List Races

63

A Runner Ran a Marathon Carrying... A Baby?!, Des Linden's Crazy Spring Plans, and Where Will Harry Styles Race Next?

64

Sub-3 Marathon Attempts, Boston Qualifying & What Marathon Pace Really Means | Winter 2026 Mailbag

65

Des Linden & Molly Seidel Go Ultra, a 49-Year-Old Olympic Trials Qualifier, and Ed Sheeran Is a Runner

66

How Long Should Your Long Run Be? Marathon vs Half vs 10K + Fueling & Long Run Mistakes

67

Houston Marathon Shockers, a Burrito League Launches & Records Fall Worldwide | The Running Story

68

Who Will Shape Running in 2026? Our 26 Most Influential People Ranked

69

Bonus Podcast: The Running Story | This Week’s Biggest Running News Explained

70

The Best Super Shoes of 2026: Carbon-Plated Power Rankings (Nike vs Adidas vs ASICS vs Puma)

71

Running Weight, Fueling, Boston Qualifiers & Big Marathon Mindset | Mega Mailbag

72

From $150 to Olympic Contender: Ahmed Muhumed’s All-In Path to Pro Running

73

The Biggest Running Stories of 2025, Part 2: Grand Slam Track Collapse, Harry Styles’ Marathon & What Comes Next

74

2025 Running Year in Review (Part 1): Records, Rivalries & Scandals

75

Why Is the Valencia Marathon So Fast? + A Full Race Recap

76

The Biggest Running Shoe Trends Coming in 2026

77

The Best Running Shoes of 2025: Our Official Winners & Big Surprises

78

BONUS EPISODE: What’s the Best American Marathon That Isn’t a Major? Philly Makes Its Case

79

Who Is Runner of the Year? Our 2025 Awards + Elite Debates & Hot Takes

80

Author Nick Thompson on Running, Grief, Fatherhood & Getting Faster in Your 40s

81

Mailbag Episode: Pacing, Fueling, Shoes & Breaking Through Plateaus

82

How to Train for a Marathon the Right Way — Lessons from 20 Years of Science

83

BONUS EPISODE: What Is the Future of the New York City Marathon? | Live from NYC 2025

84

2025 New York City Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast - New Course Record, Kipchoge's Final Marathon?

85

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

86

Ruth Chepngetich Doping Scandal EXPLAINED: How The World Record Holder Got Caught

87

Post-Marathon Blues & Redemption Races: What To Do After Your Fall Marathon

88

How Canada’s Fastest Marathoner Natasha Wodak Prepares for Race Day | Live from Toronto

89

The Future of the Marathon: How Tech Will Change Running Forever

90

Chicago Marathon 2025: Conner Mantz’s American Record & The Rise of Jacob Kiplimo | Instant Reaction

91

Chicago Marathon 2025 Preview: Race Strategy, Course Secrets & Our Live Event Plans

92

What It's Like to Be an Elite Marathoner, with Rory Linkletter

93

Running Cadence Myths Busted: Should You Really Run at 180 Steps Per Minute?

94

Fall 2025 Running Mailbag: Half Marathon Hacks, Marathon Travel Tips & Training Q&A

95

Is Harry Styles the Celebrity Marathon GOAT?

96

Berlin Marathon 2025: Sebastian Sawe’s Incredible Win, Rosemary Wanjiru’s Close Finish & Brutal Heat Analysis

97

Our Berlin Marathon Preview + How to Set Long-Term Marathon Goals

98

Photo Finish Madness: 2025 World Championships Men’s Marathon Instant Reactions

99

Insane Sprint Finish + Shocking Podium: Women’s Marathon 2025 World Championships Instant Reaction

100

The 6 Most Exciting Storylines of the 2025 World Athletics Championships

101

Peak Week Training Secrets: Mileage, Racing, and Recovery Before the Big Race

102

Our Instant Reactions to the Sydney Marathon, the newest World Marathon Major

103

Sydney Marathon Preview: Can Kipchoge Win the Newest Major?

104

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

105

The ONE Exercise Proven to Prevent Running Injuries

106

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

107

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

108

Olympian Colleen Quigley on Starting a Women's Running Team

109

How To Run Your Fastest Half Marathon Ever (Training Plan, Workouts, & Race Day Strategy)

110

Avoid These Race Selection Mistakes Runners Always Regret

111

The Most Damaging Doping Case in 30 Years

112

Strength Training for Runners: A Complete Guide

113

How To Run Your Fastest Mile Ever (Complete 4-Week Training Plan + Expert Tips)

114

We Answer Your Running Questions: Our Summer Mailbag Episode!

115

What Happened at Nike's Breaking4? Faith Kipyegon’s Historic Sub-4 Mile Attempt Analyzed

116

We're Live From Paris! Our Preview of Nike's Breaking4

117

Can You Run A Marathon With ZERO Training? We Break It Down

118

How We Ran the Best Races of Our Lives

119

What Makes a Super Shoe Super? The Science, the History, and Our Top Picks

120

A Track League With $12 Million in Prize Money – Is It Enough?

121

Can a Woman Run a Sub-4 Mile? Nike and Dr. Andy Jones Think So

122

Why “Tempo Run” Needs to Die: Redefining Running’s Most Misused Term

123

How To Find Your True Training And Race Pace (Without Guessing)

124

How to Run a Faster 5K

125

“The Hardest 10K of My Life”

126

Instant Reactions: 2025 London Marathon – Winners, Shocks, and Hot Take!

127

2025 London Marathon Preview + Nike’s Breaking4 Project Explained

128

2025 Boston Marathon Instant Reaction Podcast

129

2025 Boston Marathon Deep Dive: Strategy, Storylines, and What To Watch

130

Best Marathon Training Tips, Shoe Advice, and Speed Goggles?! | Spring 2025 Mailbag

131

Your 2025 Running Shoe Survival Guide: Trainers, Super Shoes, and What’s Worth Your Money

132

The BQ or the Sub-4:00 Mile? What Is The Biggest Milestone In Running?

133

BONUS: Inside the 2025 Barkley Marathons: Full Breakdown + Historical Deep Dive

134

What Happened at the 2025 Barkley Marathons?

135

Marathon Race Day Disasters: What Could Go Wrong & How to Fix It

136

Bonus Episode: Live from the Boston Run Show!

137

We Pick Our Bucket List Running Events

138

The 2025 Tokyo Marathon: Instant Reactions From a Wild Race

139

The Tokyo Marathon: A Complete Guide

140

How to Become a More Efficient Runner

141

Who Will (Finally) Run a Legal Sub-Two Hour Marathon?

142

Is It True that Beet Juice Makes You Run Faster, and Other Enduring Running Questions, Answered

143

Wait, Super Shoes Don't Actually Make You Faster?

144

How to Make Treadmill Running NOT Boring, + A New Half Marathon American Record

145

Are These Running and Fitness Trends Legit, or Bogus Fads? + The London Marathon World Record Attempt Is On!

146

The Marathon Handbook Podcast: We Know Running

147

How to Start Running Now: A Complete Guide

148

Our Bold Running Predictions for 2025

149

How to Set (And Stick to) A Running New Year's Resolution, + Our 2025 Running Goals!

150

Our Running Year in Review + Our Top 10 Stories and Training Articles of the Year

151

Winter Running Tips, and What's Going on with Nike's Shoe Lineup?

152

Your Running Questions Answered! + The World Record Holder Gets Screwed

153

The Biggest Running Gear Trends Coming In 2025 + Another Strava Controversy

154

The 2024 Shoe of the Year Is... Live From Austin at The Running Event!

155

Who Is the Runner of the Year? + Trail Running in Hong Kong!

156

How Eliud Kipchoge Changed Running Forever, and What We Can Learn From His Marathoning Innovations

157

Who Won The New York City Marathon? Our Instant Reaction Podcast

158

The 2024 New York City Marathon: A Complete Guide

159

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

160

Mastering the Pre-Race Checklist

161

Bonus Episode: Should We Trust The New Women's Marathon World Record?

162

2024 Chicago Marathon Instant Reaction Pod!

163

Our 2024 Chicago Marathon Preview, + Our Thoughts on Strava's "Athlete Intelligence" AI Feature

164

Post 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Recovery Tips, + Brooks' New "Max" Shoe

165

2024 Berlin Marathon Instant Reaction Pod!

166

Why Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille Herron

167

Our 2024 Berlin Marathon Preview!

168

How to Run a 5K PR, Boston Marathon Qualification, and the Next World Marathon Major

169

How to Get Into Trail Running, and Running in the French Alps!

170

How to Fuel for a Marathon (Or Any Long Run) + UTMB!

171

We Answer Your Running Questions! + Sprint Season 2 and UTMB

172

How To Avoid a Race DNF (and the One Instance When You Perhaps Should)

173

It's Time to Set Your Marathon Goals (and Here's How)

174

The Women's Paris Olympic Marathon: Instant Reaction Pod!

175

The Men's Paris Olympic Marathon: Instant Reaction Pod!

176

Who Will Win the Olympic Marathons?

177

Paris 10,000m Final Instant Reaction Pod

178

Our Complete Guide to Athletics at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Week 1)

179

Athletes, Events and Storylines to Watch at the Paris Olympics

180

Our Favorite (and our Most Feared) Workouts, Tracksmith's Ridiculous "Running" Watch, A Truly Revolutionary Shoe and the GOAT Treadmill

181

Courtney Dauwalter Is Back! And, Do You Need a Running Coach?

182

Netflix's Track Docuseries "Sprint" Is Here!

183

How to Select the Right Running Shoes in 2024, Drama at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, and the Super Bowl of Ultras!

184

Can This Routine Make You a Better Runner? And, Everything You Wanted to Know About Marathon Long Runs

185

Why You Shouldn't Run A Marathon

186

Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love) Running Influencers

187

Marathon Training Plans: Everything You Need to Know

188

Running Is Coming to Netflix, A 4-Hour Marathoner at the Olympics, and Anti-Sex Beds in Paris

189

Post-Race Recovery Done Right, and the Golden Era of the "Super Trainer" Shoe

190

DQed for Drinking Water? A Mind-blowing 1,000-Marathon Record, and Team USA is Getting Screwed

191

How to Prep for a Marathon, How to Get Into London 2025, and What's Going on With parkrun?

192

Live From The Boston Marathon

193

Born To Run 2: Interview with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton