Marathon Handbook's editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle provide beginner's tips on how to start running, or how to get back into running after a big break. Whether you're just starting to run for the first time and are thinking about trying your first 5K or half marathon, or if you've been running for years, but took a bit of a pause and are now seeking motivation and guidance, they have tips, insights, and do's and don't's for how to build a solid running routine.

Related Links:

Couch to 5K: https://marathonhandbook.com/couch-to-5k-training-plan/
Couch To 10K: https://marathonhandbook.com/couch-to-10k-training-plan/
Training Plan Database: https://marathonhandbook.com/running/
12 Essential Pre-Run Stretches: https://marathonhandbook.com/pre-run-stretches/
The 12 Best Post-Run Stretches: https://marathonhandbook.com/post-run-stretches/
What To Eat Before A Run: https://marathonhandbook.com/what-to-eat-before-a-run-2/
Our Complete Strength Training Plan For Runners:https://marathonhandbook.com/strength-training-plan-for-runners/
The 11 Best Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do At Home: https://marathonhandbook.com/bodyweight-exercises/
The Best Total Body Gym Workout For Runners To Get Strong: https://marathonhandbook.com/total-body-gym-workout/
How To Choose Running Shoes: https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-choose-running-shoes/
How To Start Running Today: https://marathonhandbook.com/how-to-start-running/
The 10% Rule: Is It A Valid Way To Increase Your Weekly Running Mileage? https://marathonhandbook.com/the-10-percent-rule/
11 Running Motivation Hacks To Propel Your Training: https://marathonhandbook.com/running-motivation-hacks/
The Run Walk Method: https://marathonhandbook.com/run-walk-method/

Alex, Katelyn and Michael get out their crystal balls and peer into the future of running. But first, they discuss their holiday experiences (00:00), along with the reboot of The Marathon Project, a fascinating COVID-era event that is making its return in 2025 (16:26).

Then, they get into their predictions. Marathon Handbook's staff members each produced one bold running-related prediction for 2025. Now, they unpack theirs, explaining why truly custom running shoe technologies will finally become the norm (20:57), big changes with running races and the running scene (30:40), and whether or not the sub-two hour marathon will finally be broken on a legal course in 2025 (47:29).

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Further reading:

The Marathon Project Is Back in 2025:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-marathon-project/

Our Bold Predictions For The Running World In 2025:
https://marathonhandbook.com/our-bold-predictions-for-the-running-world-in-2025/

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

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Marathon Handbook's editors Alex, Michael and Katelyn discuss the merits and peril of giving and receiving running themed gifts (00:00). Then, they get into how to set and stick to your 2025 running-related New Year's Resolutions (18:24). Finally, they reveal their own personal running resolutions and goals for the new year (48:07).

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ugptQqL4OZI

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marathon-handbook-podcast/id1687070922

Subscribe on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7o72muiWY6TSNrwfzirqH6?si=3522f6812e5f4d55

Further reading:

Watch our episode on how to set marathon goals:
https://youtu.be/HT3fQi7wooI?feature=shared

Running Goals: 96 Exciting Goal Ideas For Your Next Training Cycle:
https://marathonhandbook.com/running-goals/

Goal Setting Considerations:
https://marathonhandbook.com/goal-setting-considerations/

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

Over 160,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book The 26 Golden Rules Of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/

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