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"#57 - Chicago Predictions" is an episode of Out and Back. Runtime 1 hr 14 min. Published October 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Fall marathon season is here. Rory and Jacob catch up on their own training before recapping Berlin and looking ahead to Chicago, including their picks for the top Americans, the women’s race up front, and the athletes they’re watching.
Then, with Chicago around the corner, they break down their approach to the final weeks of marathon training: when to schedule the last big workout, how much to taper, what to do when training doesn’t go to plan, and why the biggest goal now is simply not screwing up all the work you’ve already done.
Plus, updates on Valencia and CIM, pacing duties in Chicago, and the Out & Back live show.
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