Marathon Handbook Podcast

We’re back with a full preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon! Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down everything you need to know heading into race weekend:Start times and how to watchElite field preview + American hopefulsKatelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003Course breakdown + pacing strategyAlex’s weather forecast + key adviceLive show details (Saturday night!)Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025?🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @ 9 AM ET) right here:https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U?feature=shareHow to watch the lives stream and broadcast:https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-watch-the-2025-boston-marathon-a-complete-guide-for-spectators-and-viewers/Amby Burfoot's essay on his most cherished Boston momento:https://marathonhandbook.com/ive-run-28-boston-marathons-and-i-even-won-one/Our Ultimate Guide to the Pop-Ups and Shakeout Runs in Boston:https://marathonhandbook.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boston-marathon-weekend-pop-up-shops-and-shakeout-runs/Get fired up with deep insights, pro tips, and the spirit of Boston. Don’t forget to check out our post-race instant reaction episode coming Monday afternoon.Chapters with Timestamps:00:00 - Intro + Hosts Check-In  01:20 - Boston Marathon Preview Overview  02:36 - Live Show Announcement  04:25 - Watch-Along Plans for Monday  05:06 - Team Vibes and Schedule  06:27 - Katelyn's Instant Reaction Plan  08:21 - Boston Start Times Breakdown  09:33 - Katelyn's Boston Story (2003)  12:30 - Alex’s Boston Experience  15:51 - Boston Trivia Game  25:04 - Course Strategy + Amby’s Advice Tease  28:38 - Newton Hills & Course Psychology  35:16 - Finish Line Magic  36:08 - Weather Forecast  40:40 - Women’s Elite Field Breakdown  45:33 - Top American Women Picks  48:03 - Women’s Winner Predictions  52:34 - Men’s Elite Field Breakdown  58:06 - Top American Men Picks  1:02:29 - World Marathon Majors Rankings  1:06:52 - Final Thoughts + What’s Next  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#BostonMarathon #RunningPodcast #MarathonPreview #Boston2025 #NewtonHills #AmbyBurfoot #HelenObiri #ConnorMantz 

Show Notes

We’re back with a full preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon! Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down everything you need to know heading into race weekend:

  • Start times and how to watch
  • Elite field preview + American hopefuls
  • Katelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003
  • Course breakdown + pacing strategy
  • Alex’s weather forecast + key advice
  • Live show details (Saturday night!)
  • Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025?

🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @ 9 AM ET) right here:
https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U?feature=share

How to watch the lives stream and broadcast:
https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-watch-the-2025-boston-marathon-a-complete-guide-for-spectators-and-viewers/

Amby Burfoot's essay on his most cherished Boston momento:
https://marathonhandbook.com/ive-run-28-boston-marathons-and-i-even-won-one/

Our Ultimate Guide to the Pop-Ups and Shakeout Runs in Boston:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boston-marathon-weekend-pop-up-shops-and-shakeout-runs/

Get fired up with deep insights, pro tips, and the spirit of Boston. Don’t forget to check out our post-race instant reaction episode coming Monday afternoon.

Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro + Hosts Check-In  
01:20 - Boston Marathon Preview Overview  
02:36 - Live Show Announcement  
04:25 - Watch-Along Plans for Monday  
05:06 - Team Vibes and Schedule  
06:27 - Katelyn's Instant Reaction Plan  
08:21 - Boston Start Times Breakdown  
09:33 - Katelyn's Boston Story (2003)  
12:30 - Alex’s Boston Experience  
15:51 - Boston Trivia Game  
25:04 - Course Strategy + Amby’s Advice Tease  
28:38 - Newton Hills & Course Psychology  
35:16 - Finish Line Magic  
36:08 - Weather Forecast  
40:40 - Women’s Elite Field Breakdown  
45:33 - Top American Women Picks  
48:03 - Women’s Winner Predictions  
52:34 - Men’s Elite Field Breakdown  
58:06 - Top American Men Picks  
1:02:29 - World Marathon Majors Rankings  
1:06:52 - Final Thoughts + What’s Next  

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

#BostonMarathon #RunningPodcast #MarathonPreview #Boston2025 #NewtonHills #AmbyBurfoot #HelenObiri #ConnorMantz 

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