The LetsRun crew broadcasts live from Boston three days before the 2026 Boston Marathon, delivering insider intel from press conferences and agent conversations. Jonathan Gault and Robert Johnson make the case for defending champion John Korir as the men's favorite, revealing he's pushed his mileage past 155 miles per week. Dark horse Nicholas Kipkorir—a 58:08 half marathoner making his marathon debut—chose Boston over easier options out of love for the race. he LetsRun crew broadcasts live from Boston three days before the 2026 Boston Marathon, delivering insider intel from press conferences and agent conversations. Jonathan Gault and Robert Johnson make the case for defending champion John Korir as the men's favorite, revealing he's pushed his mileage past 155 miles per week. Dark horse Nicholas Kipkorir—a 58:08 half marathoner making his marathon debut—chose Boston over easier options out of love for the race. On the women's side, Sharon Lokedi seeks a repeat but questions linger about her health, while Loice Chemnung's 64:01 half marathon makes her a dangerous unknown. The crew also digs into Sara Hall's new book, her magic mushroom experience, the Jess McClain World Half team controversy, and makes their race predictions. 🔗 LINKS Sara Hall's book you can buy here from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sIjLwz Buy here from independent book sellers: https://bookshop.org/a/116794/9781250404282 2026 Boston Marathon Men's Preview: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/04/2026-boston-marathon-the-quest-for-legend-status-can-anyone-stop-john-korir-or-benson-kipruto/ 2026 Boston Marathon Women's Preview: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/04/2026-boston-marathon-womens-preview-lokedi-favored-with-big-opportunity-for-americans/ For the Love of the Grind by Sara Hall (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4sIjLwz Nicholas Kipkorir Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI-1P1JYHjI Emily Sisson Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEyzIYyC6SE Sara Hall Interview with Jonathan Gault: https://podcast.letsrun.com/episode/59dd8c16/sara-hall-on-her-new-book-racing-boston-at-43-and-her-trip-to-the-american-record John Korir and Ron Mann Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1wmlxFyl0o LetsRun.com Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro / Welcome from Boston 3:46 Men's Race: Kipruto vs Korir 7:04 Korir's Mega Mileage and Training Secrets 13:08 How Did Korir Go from 2:09 to 2:02? 16:26 Dark Horse: Nicholas Kipkorir's Marathon Debut 20:40 Ranking the American Men 25:45 Clayton Young's Comeback Buildup 28:23 Galen Rupp and the American Debate 33:11 Fiona O'Keeffe and the Puma Elite / Alistair Cragg Coaching Method 36:14 The Graydon Morris Breakout Story 38:25 Women's Race: Lokedi's Quest to Repeat 41:12 Dark Horse: Loice Chemnung and Her 64:01 Half 44:28 Emily Sisson's Boston Debut 47:30 Sara Hall's Book: For the Love of the Grind 53:55 Magic Mushrooms and Mental Wellness 56:32 Jess McClain and the World Half Team Controversy 1:00:01 Weather Update and Weekend Racing 1:05:19 Men's Race Predictions 1:08:08 Women's Race Predictions 1:14:40 Budweiser Long Shots 1:17:22 Wrap-Up and Meetup Info

Boston Marathon 2026: John Korir’s 155-Mile Weeks, The Americans & Bold Predictions

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Boston Marathon 2026: John Korir’s 155-Mile Weeks, The Americans & Bold Predictions

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