Marathon Handbook Podcast

• What Happened at Nike's Breaking4? Faith Kipyegon’s Historic Sub-4 Mile Attempt Analyzed

  In this instant reaction episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded just minutes after Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, we unpack what really happened on and off the track. We start with the electric atmosphere inside the stadium and Nike’s high-stakes investment in Faith Kipyegon’s historic attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile (02:00). We share our exclusive access to the event, including a surreal pre-race walk on the track and a behind-the-scenes look at the Innovation Day showcasing the speed suit, spikes, and printed sports bra designed specifically for this attempt (13:45). We discuss Kipyegon’s lap-by-lap pacing breakdown (24:00), debate whether the technology helped or hindered (34:15), and explore the psychological dynamics of racing without competition (46:00). We also break down Kipchoge’s mesmerizing talk about the power of belief (18:00). Finally, we dig into the press conference, what comes next for Nike and Faith, and whether this was a brilliant step forward or an expensive misfire (58:00). Plus, our predictions on when and how the sub-4 barrier will finally fall (1:10:00).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/Listen and subscribe to our Podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-marathon-handbook-podcast/id1687070922Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40fbGjW1uLpDFnzsDfFXYn?si=6b44ece05be643fbYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb3iPx8Lcl9n2WSDyO4K0i5yfz93H8BZk&si=lx248VvhqYFir0rqFollow 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#Breaking4 #FaithKipyegon #NikeRunning #Sub4Mile #MarathonHandbook #RunningPodcast #TrackAndField #WomenInSport #Nike #RunningInnovation #MiddleDistance #nikebreaking4

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• We're Live From Paris! Our Preview of Nike's Breaking4

  In this special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, recorded on the ground in Paris, we dive deep into Nike’s audacious Breaking4 project and Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-4-minute mile. This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.comWe kick things off by setting the scene from a sweltering Paris just 25 hours before the event (02:15), and introduce the superstar at the center of it all: Faith Kipyegon, the reigning queen of middle-distance running (05:00). We explore why Paris and Stade Charléty were selected for this historic attempt (07:40), and why this event is being treated with the same magnitude as Breaking2 (10:30). Then we dig into the groundbreaking science and tech behind Breaking4 — including two key research studies that laid the foundation for this effort (12:30), the custom-engineered speed suit and spikes Kipyegon will wear (18:00), and why the event won’t count as an official world record (22:40). We explain the complex pacing strategy Nike has landed on after months of testing (26:00), who the elite pacers are (30:00), and discuss whether Kipyegon’s legacy could soon rival Kipchoge’s (35:00). We debate the barriers to mainstream fame for women’s track stars and how this moment could ignite a "Kipyegon Effect" (42:00). Then it’s time for conspiracy theories and hot takes: has she already broken four in secret? (46:00), is this her absolute peak? (50:00), and how much is Nike really spending on this event? (56:00). We close with predictions (1:02:00) and what’s next as we head trackside for our live coverage and instant reactions (1:04:30). This is your all-access pass to what could be a turning point in running history.Be sure to follow our live updates and the the live stream on June 26 starting at 1 pm EDT (7 pm CEST) for our coverage from the track in Paris of Breaking4:https://marathonhandbook.com/live-updates-nike-breaking4-live-stream/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/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/MarathonHBSubscribe to our YouTube channel get all our training tips, running guides and gear reviews : https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbook?sub_confirmation=1

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• Can You Run A Marathon With ZERO Training? We Break It Down

  Could you run a marathon with zero training? In this episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci tackle that exact question — and things get real.This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.comWe kick off by discussing a recent viral TikTok by Logan Goodspeed, who attempted the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with just 24 hours’ notice — and no running background (01:05). We analyze his prep (or lack thereof), how he actually finished in under 6 hours, and what he surprisingly did right (21:00).Before that, we each share the dumbest running decisions we’ve ever made (06:00), from delusional ultra attempts to summer marathons and poor race-day choices.We debate whether walking a marathon still counts (33:30), explore the importance of intent versus finish time, and ask: what makes someone a “real” marathoner? (40:00)The team also dives into key survival tips if you ever find yourself on the start line with little or no training: the best shoes to grab (24:00), fuel options (27:00), and what not to do — like taking Advil during the race (29:00). We also touch on serious health dangers like rhabdomyolysis (48:17), which can strike undertrained runners.To wrap things up, we play a hilarious round of “Marathon MacGyver,” building the perfect last-minute marathon kit — including favorite shoes, weird motivational hacks, and fuel-of-choice picks (53:35).Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, training-curious, or just fascinated by endurance extremes, this episode is a wild ride full of laughs, honest lessons, and surprisingly practical takeaways (01:09:41).🎧 Subscribe to the Marathon Handbook Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or watch new episodes every Thursday on YouTube and Spotify.📲 Follow Marathon Handbook for more:Instagram: @marathonhandbookTikTok: @marathonhandbookWebsite: www.marathonhandbook.com#MarathonPodcast #RunningTips #ZeroToMarathon #LoganGoodspeed #TikTokRunner #RunningFails #CanYouRunAMarathon #MarathonTraining #BeginnerRunner #Rhabdomyolysis #WalkRunMethod #CouchToMarathon #FunRun #AlexCyr #KatelynTocci #MichaelDoyle #MarathonChallenge #SanDiegoMarathon

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• How We Ran the Best Races of Our Lives

  This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.comIn this special episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci each share the greatest race of their lives—offering up deeply personal stories packed with insight, grit, and emotion. From Alex’s freezing sub-65 half marathon in Houston (04:15), to Katelyn’s comeback victory at a rugged Italian sky race after a terrifying Hep A diagnosis (39:27), to Michael’s flawlessly executed PB at the Chicago Marathon (01:06:36), each segment reveals the physical training, mental battles, and race-day turning points that shaped these career-defining moments. You’ll get a deep dive into Alex’s threshold-heavy training philosophy (09:57), relive the emotional rush of Katelyn breaking the tape in Italy (51:43), and hear how Michael was jolted back to life mid-race by a runner in toe shoes (01:25:29). We close it all out with the lessons we’d give our past selves, the weird tricks that worked (01:37:53), and a challenge to listeners to share their own greatest race story with us (01:46:41).💬 Send us your greatest race story at: [email protected] — we might feature it in an upcoming mailbag episode!🔔 Subscribe to the Marathon Handbook Podcast wherever you listen and leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help other runners find the show.📱 Follow us on socials @marathonhandbook🌐 Visit us at www.marathonhandbook.com#RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #TrailRunning #HalfMarathonTips #BestRaceEver #RunYourRace #Ultrarunning #RunningStories #MarathonMindset #MarathonHandbook #RaceDayTips #RunnerMotivation

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• What Makes a Super Shoe Super? The Science, the History, and Our Top Picks

  Step into the fast lane with our deep dive into super shoes — the revolutionary footwear changing the face of distance running. This episode is sponsored by Hettas: performance running shoes for women. Check out Hettas at hettas.comWe break down what actually makes a shoe “super” (01:45), take you inside the never-before-told history of Nike’s prototype era (06:30), and trace how the Vaporfly flipped the script on competitive marathoning (18:50). From foam wars to carbon plates, from elite deception to banned shoes, this is the complete story of the super shoe — past, present, and what’s coming next.  We also get creative and build our dream super shoes using the best components on the market (38:30), and we power rank the top models you can buy in 2025 (50:20), including why Puma may have just launched the fastest shoe ever (53:00).💡 Have a question or shoe pick? Drop us a comment on Spotify or find us on Instagram @marathonhandbook. 🎧 Subscribe to the Marathon Handbook Podcast and check out our new sister show: Run Long Run Healthy — science-backed insights to help you run smarter and stay injury-free.

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