Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle break down what's surely to be the most unusual and important marathon of 2020. They discuss the impact of Kenenisa Bekele pulling out of the race on Friday, and whether or not that will affect how Eliud Kipchoge will perform. They analyze an equally intriguing women's race, featuring world-record holder Brigid Kosgei, and evaluate if she'll be able to lower her own astonishing mark, or if an upset is in the making.

They also discuss the unique aspects of this event, including how the "biosphere" operated this week around St. James Park, and how to live stream Sunday morning's event.