Marathon Handbook Podcast

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: