Marathon Handbook Podcast

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

  We dream of the perfect race day, but let’s be honest—things can (and often do) go wrong at retty much any running event distance, from the 5K to ultramarathon distances. On today's podcast, we'll delve into the top 10 hiccups that can wreck your race.From blown-up pacing to blister meltdowns, weather surprises fueling nightmares, to the dreaded running side stitch, we’re getting into everything that could go wrong in a race and, more importantly, how to fix it in the moment. Plus, we will share personal horror stories from the road and trail.For each issue, we'll break down the details and science behind why it happens, practical tips on how to handle it in the moment, and strategies to prevent it from happening again.We Cover:00:00 - Intro01:56 - Hitting the Wall in a Marathon11:22 - GI Issues22:13 - Chafing, Blisters and Shoe Problems29:36 - Side Stitch38:30 - Leg Craps and Muscle Fatigue41:41 - Dehydration50:44 - Fueling Mistakes and Energy Crashes54:40 - Bad Weather1:02:50 - Mental Fatigue/Losing Focus1:13:55 - Getting Lost/Sent Off CourseOver 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

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• Bonus Episode: Live from the Boston Run Show!

  Alex, Katelyn and Michael were live onstage at the Boston Run Show. They discuss the biggest running trends in 2025 and beyond: Are we really experiencing a running boom, and will it last? Are the World Marathon Majors making a mistake by expanding, and which events will be added next? Why is "running the new dating app"? And what do Nike's curious new set of running shoe patents suggest about the future of super shoes?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

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• We Pick Our Bucket List Running Events

  Alex, Katelyn and Michael try something a little different in this week's podcast. They compete in a "race draft," similar to a sports fantasy draft, but with running events. They each have to build the perfect calendar year of running events, by picking one of the following: an ultra/trail event, a marathon, a half, a 10K, a 5K, a "wild card" race, and an event to they'd like to spectate as a fan. If a race is selected, it's off the board!Follow along and tell us who has the best schedule of dream races for the year, along with your picks!You can watch a video version of our podcasts on our YouTube channel, or on Spotify!Over 240,000 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

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• The 2025 Tokyo Marathon: Instant Reactions From a Wild Race

  Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss the 2025 Tokyo Marathon moments after the elite races wrapped up. They break down all the action, including a surprising win on the men's side, and a risky move by defending champion Sutume Kebede in the women's race. Plus, the look at track great Joshua Cheptegei's race, which is his second shot at running a marathon. Was it a success?And finally, where does Tokyo stand as a major marathon? Is it still one of the best races in the world?Over 240,000 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

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• The Tokyo Marathon: A Complete Guide

  Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael go deep on this weekend's Tokyo Marathon, the first World Marathon Major of the year!Topics Covered:The intriguing history of the raceThe courseThey power rank the World Marathon MajorsThey give Tokyo a score out of 100Compare the elevation and course profileHow to get into Tokyo 2026Unpack the elite women's raceUnpack the elite men's raceCome see our live podcast at the Boston Run Show! March 1-2. Get tickets here:https://thebostonrunshow.seetickets.com/event/the-boston-run-show-the-boston-outdoor-expo/boston-hynes-convention-center/3110358Over 239,000 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

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