In this week’s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci preview the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon — the final major of the year. They kick things off with a big announcement about the Marathon Handbook Live Show in New York (01:30), share race-week coverage plans and giveaways (04:30), and dive into logistics and pro tips for runners (25:40). Then, they break down the NYC course (36:55) and preview the women’s elite race, including Sifan Hassan’s bid for history (51:40). Later, the crew analyzes the men’s field with Kipchoge, Bekele, and Benson Kipruto (1:09:03), make their race predictions (1:23:15), and power-rank the World Marathon Majors (1:35:43). Finally, they speculate whether Cape Town could join as the next major (1:47:12) and share what they’re most excited to do in NYC (1:48:50).🎤 Marathon Handbook LIVE: NYC📍 Balance Arts Center, 151 West 30th Street, Midtown Manhattan🕦 Doors open: 11:30 AM | Show: 12:00–2:00 PM🎟️ Free admission — RSVP [via Google Form link in description]🎁 First 40 attendees get our limited-edition Running Sicko hat!

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