Boston Marathon Mega Preview: Course Strategy, Elite Picks & Your Complete Weekend Guide

About this episode

The episode provides a comprehensive preview of the 130th Boston Marathon, covering race-day logistics, course strategy, and elite runner insights.

It's Boston Marathon week and we are absolutely fired up. In this mega preview episode, Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr break down everything you need to know about the 130th Boston Marathon: from navigating race-day logistics and the expo, to pacing the notoriously tricky course, to our boldest hot takes and elite race storylines. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Lagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match. Whether you're toeing the start line in Hopkinton, cheering from Wellesley, or watching from home, this is your complete guide to Marathon Monday. 🗓️ Marathon Handbook Boston Weekend Events We have a packed weekend of events — here's what's happening and how to find us: Friday evening: Live podcast recording at the BAA Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza, 6:30 PM. Come watch us improvise live — no prep, pure chaos. Saturday morning: Alex races the B.A.A. 5K at 8:00 AM in a stacked elite field (yes, really — and yes, he'll be lapped). Saturday evening: Our Mile Zero live event at Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Newbury…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci, Alex Cyr

Guest: CJ Albertson

Topics covered

• Boston Marathon
• race strategy
• elite runners
• event logistics
• community events

Keywords

• Boston Marathon
• course strategy
• elite picks
• race-day logistics
• Marathon Monday

Sponsors

Lagoon

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Boston, Hopkinton, Wellesley, City Hall Plaza, Newbury Street, Boylston Street

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