Marathon Handbook Podcast

2025 Boston Marathon Deep Dive: Strategy, Storylines, and What To Watch


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We’re back with a full preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon! Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down everything you need to know heading into race weekend:

  • Start times and how to watch
  • Elite field preview + American hopefuls
  • Katelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003
  • Course breakdown + pacing strategy
  • Alex’s weather forecast + key advice
  • Live show details (Saturday night!)
  • Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025?

🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @ 9 AM ET) right here:
https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U?feature=share

How to watch the lives stream and broadcast:
https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-watch-the-2025-boston-marathon-a-complete-guide-for-spectators-and-viewers/

Amby Burfoot's essay on his most cherished Boston momento:
https://marathonhandbook.com/ive-run-28-boston-marathons-and-i-even-won-one/

Our Ultimate Guide to the Pop-Ups and Shakeout Runs in Boston:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boston-marathon-weekend-pop-up-shops-and-shakeout-runs/

Get fired up with deep insights, pro tips, and the spirit of Boston. Don’t forget to check out our post-race instant reaction episode coming Monday afternoon.

Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro + Hosts Check-In  
01:20 - Boston Marathon Preview Overview  
02:36 - Live Show Announcement  
04:25 - Watch-Along Plans for Monday  
05:06 - Team Vibes and Schedule  
06:27 - Katelyn's Instant Reaction Plan  
08:21 - Boston Start Times Breakdown  
09:33 - Katelyn's Boston Story (2003)  
12:30 - Alex’s Boston Experience  
15:51 - Boston Trivia Game  
25:04 - Course Strategy + Amby’s Advice Tease  
28:38 - Newton Hills & Course Psychology  
35:16 - Finish Line Magic  
36:08 - Weather Forecast  
40:40 - Women’s Elite Field Breakdown  
45:33 - Top American Women Picks  
48:03 - Women’s Winner Predictions  
52:34 - Men’s Elite Field Breakdown  
58:06 - Top American Men Picks  
1:02:29 - World Marathon Majors Rankings  
1:06:52 - Final Thoughts + What’s Next  

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