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Join Marathon Handbook in Chicago on Saturday, October 10
Racing Chicago, or just in town for the weekend? Come hang out with the MH team the day before the race. Spots are limited, so grab yours now.
Sat 10 Oct · 9:00am
🏃 The Marathon Handbook x Zappos Shakeout Run
An easy 5K to loosen the legs before race day, followed by coffee, pastries and some goodies. Free to join. Meet at Goddess and the Baker, 181 W Madison St.
A live podcast recording with MH hosts Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr, plus special guests. Banter, race-day advice, hot takes and swag on the eve of the Chicago Marathon. At Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E Grand Ave.
Some supplements promise to lower your lactate, and others promise to give you more of it. Here's what the number on the meter really tells you, and what the evidence still needs to show.
A new analysis of World Marathon Majors data reveals that advanced footwear didn't just make runners faster — it changed how they race, with important differences between men and women.
This week, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael break down what to do (and what NOT to do) in the final stretch before race day. From race week and the day before to race morning itself, we cover taper nerves, last-minute training, fueling, sleep, pacing, and the common mistakes that can derail months of hard work.
Then, we tackle another big question: what actually makes a good running coach? How much of your training plan should you see in advance? How important are communication, flexibility, and understanding the “why” behind your workouts? And when does “trust the process” start to become a red flag?
If you’ve got a marathon on the calendar—or you’re wondering whether your coach is giving you what you need—this one’s for you.
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