Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan Talk 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Debuts

This week, Rob and Becs welcome two of the greatest marathoners of all time—Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan—less than two months before their 2025 TCS New York City Marathon debuts. Fresh off her win at the Sydney Marathon and a year after her historic Olympic triple, Hassan continues to push boundaries few thought possible. Finishing in ninth place in Sydney, Kipchoge, at age 40, who finished ninth in Sydney, shares his positive outlook on the sport even as some wonder if it’s time for him to retire. Both reflect on their experience in Sydney and getting to know one another not only as runners but as friends. Plus, FDNY Battalion Chief Denis Sweeney joins the show for a special Member Moment on the 24th anniversary of 9/11. Denis has completed 21 New York City Marathons and is also the founder of the FDNY Running Club.

YouTube Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Rob & Becs open the show
0:27 – Meeting legends: nerves & excitement
1:30 – Guests revealed: Kipchoge & Hassan
2:15 – Recap: Fifth Avenue Mile highlights
9:09 – Tallulah’s first NYRR race
12:39 – Rob’s marathon training struggles
16:52 – Becs’ advice on deload weeks
18:29 – Sleep & recovery tips
19:11 – Looking ahead: Bronx 10-Miler
20:53 – Exciting announcement: Kipchoge & Hassan in NYC Marathon
23:12 – Introducing Kipchoge & Hassan
24:31 – Why run New York now?
26:12 – Sifan on racing after Sydney
30:00 – Thoughts on New York & start line nerves
32:16 – Pressure, nerves, & mental strength
38:20 – Kipchoge & Hassan on friendship & respect
43:43 – Racing back-to-back marathons
46:15 – Kipchoge’s six-star medal quest
48:52 – Sifan’s New York bucket list
49:54 – Closing with Kipchoge & Hassan
52:48 – Interview with FDNY Battalion Chief Dennis Sweeney
1:04:42 – By the Mile with Meb (Miles 13–15)
1:07:04 – Closing thanks & outro

Head to cookunity.com/nyrr and use the code MARATHONMEALS for 50% off your first order.

Listen to past episodes:
Spotify: bit.ly/474e5Wa
Apple Music: apple.co/3IKaKSb
iHeart: ihr.fm/44L0zp3

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests on the podcast are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement by NYRR of them or their views.

Learn more about New York Road Runners: nyrr.org
Become an NYRR Member: nyrr.org/membership