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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from wrapping your head around running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! 

    Each week, our team of editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the hottest new gear and tech, 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!

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    Our 2024 Berlin Marathon Preview!

    Our 2024 Berlin Marathon Preview!

    September 26, 2024
    1h 19m

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    Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down everything you need to know about this Sunday's Berlin Marathon, including how to live stream the race, key storylines, a bit of the fascinating history of the marathon, and who will win each race. They discuss the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon, its ranking as a World Marathon Major, why so many marathon world records have been achieved on this course, and the legacy of both Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele at the race. 2024 marks the first time in 11 years that the Berlin Marathon will not feature either Kipchoge (the 2022 and 2023 champion) or Bekele.

    After last year's world record performance in Berlin by Tigst Assefa, will the 2024 edition of the marathon feature a new breakout star and a record breaking run? Our editors weigh in on who might win in Berlin, and the outlook of elite marathon running in the next few years.

    00:00 Opening chatter
    02:57 Alex's attempt at a sub-30 minute 10K
    06:08 Our favorite city running experiences
    08:46 The Significance of Major Marathons
    11:45 Berlin Marathon Overview
    15:03 Is the Berlin Marathon Course Fast?
    17:59 Berlin has a Rollerblade Marathon?!?!
    23:52 Historical Context of the Berlin Marathon
    26:57 Course Profile and Challenges
    30:01 Elite Field Insights
    39:46 Emerging Stars in Women's Marathon
    51:01 Weather and Conditions
    52:13 The End of the Kipchoge Era
    01:07:41 We Rank the World Marathon Majors

    Watch a full video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel:
    https://youtu.be/Nih6qNESz44

    Show Notes:

    2024 Berlin Marathon Elite Preview:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-berlin-marathon-elite-lineup/

    Our free marathon training plans:
    https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

    Hosts: Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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