Marathon Handbook Podcast

In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn break down the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (00:51), highlighting the biggest storylines across the men’s and women’s marathons (28:00), the Faith Kipyegon vs. Beatrice Chebet rivalry in the 5000m (05:22), the men’s 1500m drama with Jakob Ingebrigtsen (13:26), the stacked men’s 800m field (22:18), and the electric 100m & 200m sprints (44:42). Predictions, hot takes, and must-watch races ahead of the September 13–21 championships.

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