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Never Enough NovelsReading Vlog + Book Mail: New books from Lisa Jewell, Julie Soto, plus a cozy fantasy!READING VLOG and BOOK MAIL! Plus help me choose what to read next from my May TBR.Books I Mention - Amazon Links:Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell: https://amzn.to/3S8x4qdThe Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst: https://amzn.to/45h4z17Passion Project by Lauren Sperry: https://amzn.to/4dlyibgDark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn: https://amzn.to/43rYtZqTotal Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle: https://amzn.to/436jB8HRose in Chains by...2025-05-2115 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastHow To Find Your True Training And Race Pace (Without Guessing)Stop guessing your training and race pace! In this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Michael Doyle, Coach Katelyn Tocci, and Alex Cyr break down how to scientifically and practically discover your true race and training pace — without falling into common runner traps.We explore:Six pace trap archetypes every runner should avoid (like the Marathon Mathematician and Legacy PR Guy)The most effective tools and calculators to dial in your real fitness levelHow to adjust pace throughout the seasonAnd how to use time trials an...2025-05-151h 04
Cancel Me, DaddyConclave Me, DaddyConclave Me, Daddy! Katelyn and Christine’s long-anticipated “cradle Catholic” episode arrives as the church’s cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis in April. Come for the “cardinal stacking,” stay for the cosplaying on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel, where you can stream the full episode.This week, Katelyn and Christine put the “Spotlight” on the “Conclave” with an expansive conversation about the past, present, and future of the Catholic Church in their lives and as an influence on policy and politics around the world. Was Pope Francis really th...2025-05-0855 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastHow to Run a Faster 5KIn this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, the hosts Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle delve into the complexities of running a 5K, exploring its challenges, physiological demands, and effective training strategies.They discuss the mental and physical aspects of the race, emphasizing the importance of pain tolerance and speed endurance. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical tips for runners looking to improve their 5K performance. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of training for 5K races compared to marathons, discussing the specific workouts and strategies that can help...2025-05-081h 07
Marathon Handbook Podcast“The Hardest 10K of My Life”Our co-host Alex Cyr finally did it — broke 30 minutes in the 10K before his 30th birthday. But in this deeply personal episode, he, Katelyn Tocci, and Michael Doyle go beyond splits and finish lines. They unpack the mental toll of public goals (13:00), the crash after big wins (25:00), and how to redefine motivation (40:00). It’s a story of resilience, racing, identity, and the strange emotional alchemy of chasing big dreams.🎙 Topics Covered:10K race strategy & pacing breakdownRunning through exhaustion and travel fatigueThe danger of public goals + social media pressureImposter syndrome at every pacePost-race blues and dopamine crashWhy your be...2025-05-011h 05
Marathon Handbook Podcast2025 Boston Marathon Instant Reaction PodcastEditors Alex Cyr, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci host an instant reaction episode, live from near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. They break down the phenomenal elite races, as well as Katelyn's experience running the marathon.Watch a replay of our Watch-Along Live Stream of the Boston Marathon:https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Boston!Michael, Katelyn, and Alex reunite for a live post-marathon pod near the finish line.01:30 – Katelyn’s Boston Marathon RecapA chaotic start, crowded early miles, fueling on the fly...2025-04-2243 min
Marathon Handbook Podcast2025 Boston Marathon Deep Dive: Strategy, Storylines, and What To WatchWe’re back with a full preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon! Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down everything you need to know heading into race weekend:Start times and how to watchElite field preview + American hopefulsKatelyn’s emotional story about her first Boston Marathon in 2003Course breakdown + pacing strategyAlex’s weather forecast + key adviceLive show details (Saturday night!)Predictions: who’s winning Boston 2025?🎥 Watch our live stream during the race (Monday @ 9 AM ET) right here:https://youtube.com/live/y5enYRMrI1U?feature=shareHow to watch the lives stream and...2025-04-171h 07
Marathon Handbook PodcastWhat Happened at the 2025 Barkley Marathons?Our editors Michael Doyle, Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr dig into everything you need to know about the Barkley Marathons, the most mysterious, alluring and difficult race in the world. They go into the history of this 100-mile running race, its long list of eccentricities, how to get into the Barkley, and what the heck happened this year on the course, with no finishers.Follow our live updates of the 2025 Barkley Marathons:https://marathonhandbook.com/2024-barkley-marathons-results/Read our story "No Finishers for 2025 Barkley Marathons as 36-Hour Cutoff Passes":https://marathonhandbook.com/breaking-no-finishers-for-2025-barkley-marathons-as-36...2025-03-201h 14
The Archive ProjectReading Romance at Portland Book Festival 2024It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and love is in the air on The Archive Project. We are featuring two conversations from the 2024 Portland Book Festival with bestselling contemporary romance writers.
In the last few decades, writing romance has become big business. From the Fabio-adorned mass market paperbacks of the 90s to self-published ebooks like Fifty Shades of Gray in the early 2000s, to now, when we are amidst an explosion of the genre with more than 39 million print copies of romance novels sold in 2023 alone. Even local libraries in Portland have said they’ve seen the number of...2025-02-171h 09The Archive ProjectReading Romance at Portland Book Festival 2024It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and love is in the air on The Archive Project. We are featuring two conversations from the 2024 Portland Book Festival with bestselling contemporary romance writers.
In the last few decades, writing romance has become big business. From the Fabio-adorned mass market paperbacks of the 90s to self-published ebooks like Fifty Shades of Gray in the early 2000s, to now, when we are amidst an explosion of the genre with more than 39 million print copies of romance novels sold in 2023 alone. Even local libraries in Portland have said they’ve seen the number of...2025-02-171h 09
pleasure reading⏱️ 60-Second Reviews of All 15 Books I Read in JanuaryI read 15 books in January. Some I loved, some I...didn't, and others I barely remember! 🙃So let's try out a monthly reading recap. In this episode, I'm sharing 60 second reviews of everything I read this month from romance to fantasy to extreme horror. Dragons, dancers, and time travel, oh my! I hope you enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode:Bloom by Delilah S. DawsonGuillotine by Delilah S. DawsonExpiration Dates by Rebecca SerleEven Though I Knew the End by C. L. PolkAll Systems Red by M...2025-01-3120 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastHow to Start Running Now: A Complete GuideMarathon 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...2025-01-091h 44
She Reads Romance Books PodcastThe Best Romance Books of 2024In this episode I’m sharing the best romance books of 2024 that earned my elusive 5-star rating because they were just a cut above the rest from their writing quality, their storyline and pacing, the character development and the feelings that they evoked in me. If you’re looking for the best romance novels of 2024 that dazzled last year, this is THE list!Books Mentioned: Bride by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/48HGLCVFangirl Down by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/4cdVmHrThis Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn...2025-01-0644 min
Think Out LoudRomance authors win hearts at the Portland Book FestivalIn the last few decades, writing about romance has become big business -- from Fabio-adorned paperbacks in the 90’s, to self-published e-books like “50 Shades of Gray” in the early 2000s, to more than 39 million print copies of romance novels sold in 2023 alone. Even Portland public libraries said they’ve seen the number of romance novels being checked out double since 2018.
OPB’s Crystal Ligori talked with Lily Chu, author of “The Takedown,” and Katelyn Doyle, author of “Just Some Stupid Love Story,” at the 2024 Portland Book Festival.
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DCO Discourse...Episode 309: On Empowering Allies and Supporting Survivors: A Conversation with Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region’s Anna NajclerIn this episode, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, speaks with Anna Najcler, Volunteer Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC). Anna shares her journey to her current role, highlighting the essential qualities she looks for in volunteers, how SASC provides comprehensive training and support, and the unique needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds. They also discuss debunking common misconceptions about sexual assault and the broad range of services SASC offers.
The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of working in this sensitive area, practical steps for becoming an ally...2024-12-0240 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastThe 2024 Shoe of the Year Is... Live From Austin at The Running Event!Alex, Katelyn and Michael are together in-person for the first time ever (!) at The Running Event, in Austin, Texas. The Running Event is basically the best running expo ever, where every brand, from Asics to Nike to Brooks to Hoka provide journalists a sneak peak at next year's shoes.In this episode, we doll out the Marathon Handbook Awards for:00:00:00 - Intro Chat!00:08:47 - Best Running Innovation of 202400:16:20 - Best Running Watch of 202400:19:02 - Our Must-Have Running Items of 202400:35:33 - Best Indie Running Brand of 202400:40:02 - Best Trail Shoe of 202400:42:50...2024-11-211h 19
Marathon Handbook PodcastWho Is the Runner of the Year? + Trail Running in Hong Kong!Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael select the best runners, athletes, performances, the biggest controversies and defining moments this year on the roads, track and trails, with our first annual Marathon Handbook Awards!But to start things off, Michael shares what the trail running scene is like in Hong Kong, as well as the experience of running UTMB TransLantau, one of the premiere ultramarathon events in South East Asia.Then, they kick off year-in-review season by culling over all the biggest performances, emerging athletes, and the most compelling storylines in running in 2024.00:00:00...2024-11-141h 40
Marathon Handbook PodcastThe 2024 New York City Marathon: A Complete GuideThe New York City Marathon is Nov. 3, and in this episode our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael share with you everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon, whether you're running the race this year, or following along at home. First we get the necessary details out of the way: when the race starts, and how to live stream the race. Then delve right into the significance and crazy history of the New York City Marathon, from it's beginnings with just 127 runners (and only 55 finishers), running loops in Central Park.We discuss...2024-10-311h 16
Marathon Handbook PodcastWhat Went Right (and Wrong) for Us In Chicago, Toronto and Kodiak UTMB, + Who Are the Track Runners of the Year?News editor Jessy Carveth and Michael Doyle break down the nominees for World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year. They also unpack Jessy's excellent data-driven analysis of the controversial new women's marathon world record, and why she thinks it could be legit.Then, Alex, Katelyn, and Michael as they recap their recent races—the Chicago Marathon, Kodiak UTMB and the TCS Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, discussing what went right, what didn’t, and their plans for improvement. Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/UYNqDFLkKTYShow Notes:...2024-10-242h 00
Marathon Handbook PodcastMastering the Pre-Race ChecklistIn this episode, Alex, Katelyn and Michael discuss the importance of having a comprehensive pre-race checklist, covering everything from taper madness to essential items for race day. They share personal experiences and tips on how to prepare mentally and physically for races, emphasizing the significance of logistics, planning, and having a routine. The conversation also touches on post-race essentials and the importance of knowing the course and aid stations. The aim of this pod is that it serves as a guide for runners to ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming races.Chapters:00:00 Why You...2024-10-1754 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastBonus Episode: Should We Trust The New Women's Marathon World Record?In this special bonus episode, Marathon Handbook editor-at-large, Boston Marathon winner and respected author Amby Burfoot discusses his op-ed on the site about his skepticism of the world record performance by Ruth Chepngetich at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. His main concern: that fans of the sport, including himself, have grown cynical of extreme outlier performances, and that this cynicism is going to irreparably damage running, especially women's participation in the marathon over time.It should be made clear: Ruth Chepntegich has never failed a doping test, and the world record has not yet been ratified by W...2024-10-1629 min
Marathon Handbook Podcast2024 Chicago Marathon Instant Reaction Pod!Alex Cyr jumps on the pod with Michael Doyle, who is in Chicago and just ran the marathon. They talk all about Ruth Chepngetich's wild and huge new women's marathon world record of 2:09:56, what that means for distance running, where it ranks in the pantheon of great sports moments, and exactly just how fast it is by the numbers. They also discuss the rest of the women's race, including how the top Americans did, as well as the men's race, which saw an impressive 2:02 winner in John Korir, along with a few solid American performances.Michael also...2024-10-1345 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastOur 2024 Chicago Marathon Preview, + Our Thoughts on Strava's "Athlete Intelligence" AI FeatureOur editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle breakdown everything you need to know about the 2024 Chicago Marathon, one of the biggest marathons in the world! But first they discuss their early experiences using Strava's new "Athlete Intelligence" AI (1:02), which provides a training prompt after each run. Is it merely a low-fi chatbot gimmick or the future of coaching?Then they get into the Chicago Marathon (11:05), unpacking the history of the race, the vibe in Chicago on race weekend, how to live stream the Chicago Marathon, and whether or not we'll see a marathon w...2024-10-101h 11DCO Discourse...Episode 301: On fostering leadership among younger generationsIn this episode, Marissa Rasmussen sits down with Anne Anderson, a community pastor and leader of the Thirdspace Community, to explore the evolving role of faith communities in addressing modern challenges. Anne shares her journey and insights on how emerging faith communities are fostering leadership, particularly among younger generations. They discuss the intersection of faith, mental health, and social issues like food insecurity, and how faith communities can offer true hospitality and inclusion. Anne also delves into her work with alternative forms of worship and the importance of interfaith dialogue in creating supportive, spiritually rich spaces.
To connect...2024-10-0734 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastPost 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Recovery Tips, + Brooks' New "Max" ShoeEditors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's trip to Memphis (and his morning runs in a parking lot) (00:48). Then they talk about Marathon Handbook's fancy new website! (06:14). Michael has been testing the Brooks Glycerin Max and shares his thoughts after a big run (09:33); and Katelyn shares her plan for the Kodiak UTMB ultra in California next week! (16:13).Then, they get into the latest science on how to recover from a marathon, as well as shorter distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon) (19:54). They discuss optimal nutrition, whether or not stretching cooldowns and treatments such as massage...2024-10-031h 18
Marathon Handbook Podcast2024 Berlin Marathon Instant Reaction Pod!Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for an emergency pod, right after the finish of the 2024 Berlin Marathon on Sunday morning.SPOILER ALERT: we talk about how the race played itself out, and who won.Chapters00:00 Instant Reactions to the 2024 Berlin Marathon06:17 Men's and Women's Races12:19 Adidas Dominance in the Marathon17:37 The Impact of Missing Big Names23:02 Burning Questions Post-Marathon28:26 Winners and Losers of the Berlin MarathonShow Notes: Read our recap of the Berlin Marathon elite...2024-09-2958 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastWhy Lululemon Dropped Ultrarunner Camille HerronMarathon Handbook's news editor Jessy Carveth and editor-in-chief Michael Doyle unpack why the American ultrarunner Camille Herron is embroiled in a messy Wikipedia scandal. The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding ultrarunner Camille Herron, who has faced backlash for allegedly manipulating her Wikipedia page to enhance her image while undermining her competitors by altering their pages, and also implying they cheated while bettering her world records. The discussion covers the implications of her actions, the public's response, and the broader impact on women's sports. The hosts explore the duality of Herron's role as both a celebrated athlete an...2024-09-2638 min
Marathon Handbook PodcastOur 2024 Berlin Marathon Preview!Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down everything you need to know about this Sunday's Berlin Marathon, including how to live stream the race, key storylines, a bit of the fascinating history of the marathon, and who will win each race. They discuss the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon, its ranking as a World Marathon Major, why so many marathon world records have been achieved on this course, and the legacy of both Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele at the race. 2024 marks the first time in 11 years that the Berlin Marathon will not feature...2024-09-261h 19