Marathon Handbook Podcast

• Is Harry Styles the Celebrity Marathon GOAT?

  In this bonus episode of the pod, we dissect a surprising performance at the Berlin Marathon. Pop icon Harry Styles just ran a sub-3-hour marathon in Berlin—and we’ve got the full breakdown. Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr discuss Styles’ impressive splits (00:45), his massive improvement since Tokyo (05:00), the impact of Berlin’s extreme heat (06:00), the gear he used (08:00), his celebrity running GOAT status (12:00), and whether he might chase a Boston Marathon qualifier next (18:00). This is the definitive analysis of Harry Styles, the marathon runner.This episode is brought to you by Wahoo’s Kickr Run – go to ⁠wahoofitness.com⁠ and use promo code MHRUN to get a free $319 Kickr Headwind Fan with your treadmill order! 📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at [email protected].🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives.#HarryStyles #BerlinMarathon #MarathonRunning #Sub3Marathon #RunningAnalysis #BostonMarathon #MarathonMajors #CelebrityRunners #RunningCommunity #TrackAndField

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

  In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we break down the 2025 Berlin Marathon (02:10), starting with Sebastian Sawe’s extraordinary victory (05:00) despite brutal heat and tough conditions. We compare his run to Kelvin Kiptum’s world record and Eliud Kipchoge’s Berlin performances (10:20), then analyze the impact of race timing and weather (15:00). The women’s race brought late drama as Rosemary Wanjiru held off a furious charge (20:10). We also discuss pacing strategies and etiquette (26:30), Berlin’s future as a fast marathon (30:00), and how influencer coverage shifted this year (34:30). Finally, we preview Chicago Marathon and our upcoming mailbag episode (36:50).This episode is brought to you by Wahoo’s Kickr Run – go to wahoofitness.com and use promo code MHRUN to get a free $319 Kickr Headwind Fan with your treadmill order! 📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at [email protected].🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives.#BerlinMarathon #SebastianSawe #RosemaryWanjiru #MarathonRunning #EliudKipchoge #KelvinKiptum #RunningPodcast #WahooKickrRun #MarathonTraining #WorldMarathonMajors

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

  In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we kick things off with Caitlin’s epic 100-mile race recap (01:00) before diving into a listener’s question about long-term marathon training cycles and macro planning for big PR jumps (14:30). Then we shift to the 2025 Berlin Marathon Preview (36:50), covering its rich history and reputation (39:30), the greatest moments in Berlin Marathon history (50:00), and whether Berlin still deserves its title as the world’s fastest course (54:10). We explore Berlin’s role in the World Marathon Majors (1:03:00) before analyzing the women’s elite field (1:11:00) and the men’s elite field featuring Sebastian Sawe (1:15:50). Finally, we power rank all the World Marathon Majors (1:33:30) and share final thoughts plus upcoming content plans (1:36:45).⸻This episode is sponsored by Skratch Labs. For a free starter pack (just pay for the shipping!) go to the link below and enter the promo code: MARATHONBUNDLEhttps://www.skratchlabs.com/products/hydration-bundle?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Marathon-Handbook&utm_campaign=August&utm_term=hydration-bundle&utm_content=2025-5📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at [email protected].🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives.⸻#BerlinMarathon #MarathonHandbook #RunningPodcast #WorldMarathonMajors #MarathonTraining #RunningTips #SebastianSawe #RosemaryWanjiru #MarathonPreview #MarathonPredictions

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

  In this episode, Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr break down the 2025 World Athletics Championships Men’s Marathon (0:50), a brutal Tokyo race in scorching conditions (4:20) that saw top contenders drop out (12:40) and an unprecedented photo finish as Alphonce Simbu edged Amanal Petros (25:00). We analyze early pacing strategies (8:10), compare it to yesterday’s women’s marathon (17:20), and explore the future of marathon championships after this thrilling finish (36:10).This episode is sponsored by Skratch Labs. For a free starter pack (just pay for the shipping!) go to the link below and enter the promo code: MARATHONBUNDLEhttps://www.skratchlabs.com/products/hydration-bundle?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Marathon-Handbook&utm_campaign=August&utm_term=hydration-bundle&utm_content=2025-5📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at [email protected].🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives.⸻#Tokyo2025 #WorldAthletics #MensMarathon #PhotoFinish #AlphonceSimbu #AmanalPetros #IliassAouani #MarathonRacing #RunningPodcast #MarathonRunning

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

  Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr deliver their instant reactions to the 2025 World Athletics Championships Women’s Marathon in Tokyo. They break down the opening chaos (00:48), Susanna Sullivan’s fearless front-running (03:00), the chase pack’s strategy (06:12), the decisive move at 27.9K (09:03), and the thrilling final 10K (11:48). From Julia Paternain’s surprise podium run (14:23) to the epic sprint finish (15:48), brutal conditions (24:18), and the shoe wars (27:08), this episode has it all.This episode is sponsored by Skratch Labs. For a free starter pack (just pay for the shipping!) go to the link below and enter the promo code: MARATHONBUNDLEhttps://www.skratchlabs.com/products/hydration-bundle?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Marathon-Handbook&utm_campaign=August&utm_term=hydration-bundle&utm_content=2025-5📩 Questions about training, race previews, or to send us your hot takes? Email us at [email protected].🎤 Leave us a voice memo for our mailbag episodes: marathonhandbook.com/podcast📸 Instagram: @marathon.handbook📘 Facebook: @marathonhandbook📰 Join 265,000+ runners getting our daily newsletter: marathonhandbook.com/newsletter👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.🎧 Audio version available wherever you get podcasts + watch the video version on Spotify.📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly running deep dives.

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