How many races are too many? This week on the podcast, we’re talking race schedules, race shoes, balancing soccer with marathon training, and building a smarter training plan without trying to do it all at once.
Alex and I are back from Sydney, and after experiencing marathon week firsthand, we’re sharing everything you need to know to turn the TCS Sydney Marathon into the runcation of your dreams—where to stay, run, eat, explore, and celebrate beyond 26.2.
And for today’s training guides, we’re digging into the best time of day to run, how to fuel your marathon training, and 10 coach-approved ways to make running feel easier—plus, we’ve got the latest news from around the running world.
And finally, ever wondered how Ethiopia’s elite marathon runners actually train? Amby Burfoot takes us inside fascinating new research that combines AI with extensive GPS and on-the-ground data from some of the world’s best Ethiopian distance runners, revealing what their day-to-day training really looks like—and some of the findings may surprise you.
Happy running!
Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor, Marathon Handbook
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How do you build a race schedule without overdoing it—and can Sunday soccer coexist with serious marathon training?
This week, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael tackle your questions on planning a busy racing calendar, choosing the right race shoes,balancing soccer with marathon workouts, when running slow starts making you faster, and when it might be time to take control of your own training plan.
Plus, Alex and Katelyn share stories from their whirlwind week covering the Sydney Marathon.
Alex and I just spent an incredible week in Sydney experiencing marathon week firsthand—and trust us, this is not a race you want to fly in, run, and leave.
From waterfront shakeout runs and an electric race-week atmosphere to incredible food, beaches, harbor adventures, and plenty to explore once the medal is around your neck, Sydney has everything you need for the ultimate runcation. Here’s our guide to making the most of your trip Down Under.
The shoe turned up on the sport's approved list with a sale date of Sept. 1 and no announcement from adidas, which has run its last two racing launches through the Berlin Marathon.
Morning, midday, or evening—which is really the best time to run? We break down the pros and cons to help you find the timing that works best for your body, schedule, and training.
Four filtered water points will sit ahead of aid stations at miles 5.7, 10.1, 15.7, and 20.3 on Oct. 11, the first time one of the seven World Marathon Majors has formally offered to fill runners' own bottles.
Alex just landed back in Toronto after covering the Sydney Marathon, and Alexis has news of her own: she signed herself up for her very first race ever, without telling Alex first. They break down what actually makes a marathon a "major," the six-star (now seven-star) finisher medal, Boston's brutal qualifying standards, and then go head-to-head, ranking every major from worst to best, with some surprising results. Plus: a stunt-eating segment with duty-free crocodile jerky.
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