Why You Shouldn’t Run A Marathon

On this week's podcast, Alex, Katelyn and Michael debate the 8 reasons why you perhaps shouldn't run a marathon, and a few reasons why you should.

Published: Jun 14, 2024 1:05 pm

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Editor-In-Chief: Michael has over 15 years working in running media, attending and reporting on some of the biggest events in running at that time. A dedicated runner and student of the sport, he is also an investigative journalist and editor based in Toronto

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Katelyn Tocci

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Katelyn Tocci is our Head Coach and Training Editor; 100-mile ultrarunner, RRCA + UESCA Certified Running Coach

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Alex Cyr

Alex Cyr

Alex is our Senior Gear Editor. He tests hundreds of running shoes a year, has a 63-minute half marathon PR, interviews some of the top runners in the world, and authored the book Runners Of The Nish. He also works as a journalist in his native Toronto, reporting for The Globe and Mail.

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Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down the newly released trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries Sprint, which features the top 100m and 200m track runners as they prepare for this summer’s Paris Olympics.

Then, they look at the bizarre partnership between the dating app Tinder and the running app Runna. Is it a disaster waiting to happen, or genius?

Finally, the big topic of the day: 8 reasons why you perhaps shouldn’t run a marathon, and a few reasons why you should.

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci

Also check out the video version of our pods on YouTube! Find us at: https://www.youtube.com/@marathonhandbook

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