Marathon Handbook Podcast
Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from wrapping your head around running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon!
Each week, our team of editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the hottest new gear and tech, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running!
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Marathon Handbook Podcast
Is It True that Beet Juice Makes You Run Faster, and Other Enduring Running Questions, Answered
On this week's episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael first discuss the wild and bizarre outcome of the Strava x Chipotle Challenge. Then, the play a game of "Is it true that..." They look at the science (or lack thereof) behind:
Does running on soft surfaces actually make you less injury prone than running on pavement?
Should you try to run a negative split in the marathon to achieve the best outcome?
Are there runners who just don't respond to the performance bump from super shoes?
And is it true that beet juice can improve your running performances? And what about taking caffeine during a race?
Further reading:
Two Ultrarunners took the Strava x Chipotle Segment Challenge to the Extreme:
https://marathonhandbook.com/2025-strava-x-chipotle-challenge/
The 6 Health Benefits Of Beet Juice To Boost Your Athletic Performance:
https://marathonhandbook.com/health-benefits-of-beet-juice/
Coffee Before Running? Performance Benefits + How Much To Drink:
https://marathonhandbook.com/coffee-before-running/
What Is The Best Surface To Run On To Avoid Injury?
https://marathonhandbook.com/best-surface-to-run-on/
The Fastest Marathon Shoes Right Now:
https://marathonhandbook.com/the-fastest-marathon-super-shoes-of-2024/
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https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/
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