Marathon Handbook Podcast

The 2025 London Marathon is here, and we’ve got your ultimate preview: elite race insights, logistics, history, and how to watch. Then, in a breaking second segment, we unpack Nike’s stunning new Breaking4 project—Faith Kipyegon’s quest to become the first woman to run a sub-4 minute mile. All the context, science, and bold predictions are here from Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr.This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo KICKR RUN.🔗 Links & Resources:Subscribe to our newsletter for the London Marathon Watch-Along link:https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/Nike launches “Breaking4” challenge to test limits of women’s mile:https://marathonhandbook.com/nike-launches-breaking4-challenge-to-test-limits-of-womens-mile/Who Is Faith Kipyegon? The Greatest Miler in History Eyes the Impossible With Breaking4:https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-faith-kipyegon-the-greatest-miler-in-history-eyes-the-impossible-with-breaking4/⏱️ Chapters with Timestamps (YouTube or Podcast Player)00:00 – Intro + Boston Recap01:00 – Previewing the 2025 London Marathon03:30 – Start Times + Streaming Options06:00 – Lottery & Participation Stats08:00 – Course Logistics & History14:00 – London’s Most Iconic Moments21:00 – Tower Bridge + Race Landmarks26:00 – Weather Forecast & Strategy28:00 – Women’s Elite Race Preview36:00 – Predictions + World Record Hot Takes40:00 – Men’s Elite Race Preview52:00 – Kipchoge’s Redemption Arc59:30 – Marathon Majors Power Rankings1:03:50 – Outro1:08:20 – Nike BREAKING4: Segment Intro1:10:00 – What Is Breaking4?1:13:00 – Faith Kipyegon’s 3:59 Mission1:17:00 – The Sports Science + Andy Jones1:23:00 – Can She Do It? Predictions + Timeline1:27:00 – Wrap-up + What’s NextJoin the conversation on our socials: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

Show Notes

The 2025 London Marathon is here, and we’ve got your ultimate preview: elite race insights, logistics, history, and how to watch. Then, in a breaking second segment, we unpack Nike’s stunning new Breaking4 project—Faith Kipyegon’s quest to become the first woman to run a sub-4 minute mile. All the context, science, and bold predictions are here from Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr.

This episode is brought to you by the Wahoo KICKR RUN.

🔗 Links & Resources:

Subscribe to our newsletter for the London Marathon Watch-Along link:
https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

Nike launches “Breaking4” challenge to test limits of women’s mile:
https://marathonhandbook.com/nike-launches-breaking4-challenge-to-test-limits-of-womens-mile/

Who Is Faith Kipyegon? The Greatest Miler in History Eyes the Impossible With Breaking4:
https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-faith-kipyegon-the-greatest-miler-in-history-eyes-the-impossible-with-breaking4/

⏱️ Chapters with Timestamps (YouTube or Podcast Player)

00:00 – Intro + Boston Recap

01:00 – Previewing the 2025 London Marathon

03:30 – Start Times + Streaming Options

06:00 – Lottery & Participation Stats

08:00 – Course Logistics & History

14:00 – London’s Most Iconic Moments

21:00 – Tower Bridge + Race Landmarks

26:00 – Weather Forecast & Strategy

28:00 – Women’s Elite Race Preview

36:00 – Predictions + World Record Hot Takes

40:00 – Men’s Elite Race Preview

52:00 – Kipchoge’s Redemption Arc

59:30 – Marathon Majors Power Rankings

1:03:50 – Outro

1:08:20 – Nike BREAKING4: Segment Intro

1:10:00 – What Is Breaking4?

1:13:00 – Faith Kipyegon’s 3:59 Mission

1:17:00 – The Sports Science + Andy Jones

1:23:00 – Can She Do It? Predictions + Timeline

1:27:00 – Wrap-up + What’s Next

Join the conversation on our socials:

Follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook
Follow us on Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marathon.handbook
Like us on FB: https://facebook.com/marathonhandbook
Follow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB

What is Marathon Handbook Podcast?

Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com