Chicago Marathon 2025: Conner Mantz’s American Record & The Rise of Jacob Kiplimo | Instant Reaction

The 2025 Chicago Marathon just wrapped up, and the Marathon Handbook Podcast crew is breaking it all down. Michael, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci deliver their instant reactions—from Conner Mance’s stunning American record to Jacob Kiplimo’s near–world record chase, and Howie Faisa’s immaculate marathon on the women’s side. We unpack the wild early pacing, the shoe wars (Nike, Hoka, Adidas, ASICS), and what this means for the future of marathon running.

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Time Stamped Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & post-race adrenaline
02:40 – Alex on why Kelvin Kiptum still reigns supreme
05:15 – Katelyn on Jacob Kiplimo’s potential
07:30 – The wild 5K start in Chicago
10:45 – What went wrong for John Korir
13:50 – Conner Mantz’s record-breaking American run
19:30 – The battle for the podium
24:40 – Hawi Feysa’s near-perfect marathon
31:30 – The future of women’s marathoning
40:45 – American women’s field breakdown
45:30 – Super shoe wars: Nike, Adidas, ASICS, and Hoka
55:45 – The legacy of the 2025 Chicago Marathon
1:03:00 – Looking ahead to Toronto and beyond

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