For Better Or For Worse Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/for-better-or-for-worse For Better or for Worse: the show where a beginner and an elite runner, engaged to be married, try to survive training, racing, and each other. Meet the Hosts: Alexis D’Souza: Beginning runner, Gilmore Girls fanatic, real estate agent. 5k PB: TBD. “Alex catfished me into this whole running thing - 100 mile weeks was never part of the deal. But my siblings are into it, and my friends are racing marathons; so I’ve finally decided to see what this fuss is all about. It can’t be that hard, right?” Alex Cyr: Running nerd, writer and journalist, 63-minute half-marathoner. Marathon Handbook 3f7626fc-d1b2-5aa0-be8e-9674793fca5a yes en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:20 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathon-handbook5 https://img.transistorcdn.com/ila-hLLFW0aP532rulbUAV8U6IuLnBmO0Y75s1SS-sw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzRk/ZDljZmJiNDZmODg5/MDFkYWNkMjY4MjA2/ZjI5MC5wbmc.jpg For Better Or For Worse https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marathon-handbook5 episodic Marathon Handbook For Better or for Worse: the show where a beginner and an elite runner, engaged to be married, try to survive training, racing, and each other. Meet the Hosts: Alexis D’Souza: Beginning runner, Gilmore Girls fanatic, real estate agent. 5k PB: TBD. “Alex catfished me into this whole running thing - 100 mile weeks was never part of the deal. But my siblings are into it, and my friends are racing marathons; so I’ve finally decided to see what this fuss is all about. It can’t be that hard, right?” Alex Cyr: Running nerd, writer and journalist, 63-minute half-marathoner. For Better or for Worse: the show where a beginner and an elite runner, engaged to be married, try to survive training, racing, and each other. Marathon Handbook No No I DNF'd My World Championships Qualifier... Here's What I Learned 13 13 I DNF'd My World Championships Qualifier... Here's What I Learned full ee91083c-42b8-4fa1-990e-c1af293f45b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b3d4db3 Alex heads to Edmonton for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships with one goal: run fast enough to punch his ticket to the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. What actually happens is a start-line scare over recording gear, a rough patch at 5K, and a DNF at 6K after throwing up twice on the course.

In this episode, Alex gives Alexis (and you) the full, unfiltered "word vomit" recap recorded just 24 hours after the race: the good, the bad, and the humbling. Along the way there's a chance airport run-in with Canadian Olympian Cam Levins that completely resets Alex's perspective on what it actually takes to be mentally tough at the top of the sport.

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]]> Alex heads to Edmonton for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships with one goal: run fast enough to punch his ticket to the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. What actually happens is a start-line scare over recording gear, a rough patch at 5K, and a DNF at 6K after throwing up twice on the course.

In this episode, Alex gives Alexis (and you) the full, unfiltered "word vomit" recap recorded just 24 hours after the race: the good, the bad, and the humbling. Along the way there's a chance airport run-in with Canadian Olympian Cam Levins that completely resets Alex's perspective on what it actually takes to be mentally tough at the top of the sport.

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3554 Alex heads to Edmonton for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships with one goal: run fast enough to punch his ticket to the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. What actually happens is a start-line scare over recording gear, a rough patch at 5K, and a DNF at 6K after throwing up twice on the course.

In this episode, Alex gives Alexis (and you) the full, unfiltered "word vomit" recap recorded just 24 hours after the race: the good, the bad, and the humbling. Along the way there's a chance airport run-in with Canadian Olympian Cam Levins that completely resets Alex's perspective on what it actually takes to be mentally tough at the top of the sport.

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]]> For Better or For Worse podcast, Marathon Handbook, running podcast, half marathon training, Canadian Half Marathon Championships, DNF running, World Road Running Championships, Copenhagen worlds, running DNF story, half marathon race recap, elite running podcast, Cam Levins, Rory Linkletter, Ben Preisner, running mental toughness, marathon training podcast, running motivation, half marathon strategy, how to DNF a race, running couple podcast, running world championships qualifier, Edmonton half marathon, sub 63 half marathon, running mindset, marathon training plan, beginner half marathon training, running injury and setbacks, race day nerves No Building a Sub-27 5K Plan: Can a Husband Coach His Wife? 12 12 Building a Sub-27 5K Plan: Can a Husband Coach His Wife? full 1590502f-3333-4fcc-844f-ee330e8ef6f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c0ef031 In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex walks Alexis (and you) through the 10-week beginner 5K training plan he built her from scratch, easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, how many days a week she should actually run, strength training, warm-ups, heart rate zones vs. running by feel, and why a 5K plan somehow includes a 10K long run. Alexis pushes back on almost all of it, they debate whether women handle pain differently than men, Alex recounts a terrifying anaphylactic ER story, and they close out with a heated take on race bandits after a viral clip of a 70-year-old runner getting taken down by a race marshal in Mexico.

If you're training for your first 5K, trying to understand easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, or just enjoy watching a married couple try (and sometimes fail) to talk running strategy without it turning into a marriage counseling session... this one's for you.

Chapters:
0:00 Is Summer Already Over?
5:31 Alex's Birthday & the Fall Training Reveal
7:52 Recap: Alexis's 5K Time Trial (28:53)
9:53 Breaking Down Alexis's First-Ever Training Plan
12:32 The 3 Key Paces: Easy, Threshold & Race Pace
17:45 How Many Days a Week Should Beginners Run?
20:15 What Should Race Pace Actually Feel Like?
22:33 Alex's "Coaching Credentials"
23:29 Strength Training for Runners, Explained
24:16 Do You Need an Accountability Partner?
26:43 Why Warm-Ups & Cool-Downs Matter
29:00 Turning the Plan Into a Color-Coded Tracker
30:08 Why a 5K Plan Includes a 10K Long Run
32:54 Heart Rate Zones vs. Running by Feel
35:22 Do Men and Women Handle Pain Differently?
37:08 Alex's Terrifying Anaphylactic Shock Story
39:12 Ranking the Most Important Run Days
41:32 Why Alex Trains on the Treadmill (Even in Summer)
43:26 Reading Comments: How Fast Can Alexis Go?
46:09 Is Race Banditing Ever Justified?
48:29 The Viral "Don Jose" Race Cop Video
51:44 Facial Recognition, Privacy & the Future of Racing
55:51 Fan Q&A: Marathon Major Guilt
55:55 "You Said You'd NEVER Let Him Coach You"
57:37 Up Next: Canadian Half Marathon Championship

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]]> In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex walks Alexis (and you) through the 10-week beginner 5K training plan he built her from scratch, easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, how many days a week she should actually run, strength training, warm-ups, heart rate zones vs. running by feel, and why a 5K plan somehow includes a 10K long run. Alexis pushes back on almost all of it, they debate whether women handle pain differently than men, Alex recounts a terrifying anaphylactic ER story, and they close out with a heated take on race bandits after a viral clip of a 70-year-old runner getting taken down by a race marshal in Mexico.

If you're training for your first 5K, trying to understand easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, or just enjoy watching a married couple try (and sometimes fail) to talk running strategy without it turning into a marriage counseling session... this one's for you.

Chapters:
0:00 Is Summer Already Over?
5:31 Alex's Birthday & the Fall Training Reveal
7:52 Recap: Alexis's 5K Time Trial (28:53)
9:53 Breaking Down Alexis's First-Ever Training Plan
12:32 The 3 Key Paces: Easy, Threshold & Race Pace
17:45 How Many Days a Week Should Beginners Run?
20:15 What Should Race Pace Actually Feel Like?
22:33 Alex's "Coaching Credentials"
23:29 Strength Training for Runners, Explained
24:16 Do You Need an Accountability Partner?
26:43 Why Warm-Ups & Cool-Downs Matter
29:00 Turning the Plan Into a Color-Coded Tracker
30:08 Why a 5K Plan Includes a 10K Long Run
32:54 Heart Rate Zones vs. Running by Feel
35:22 Do Men and Women Handle Pain Differently?
37:08 Alex's Terrifying Anaphylactic Shock Story
39:12 Ranking the Most Important Run Days
41:32 Why Alex Trains on the Treadmill (Even in Summer)
43:26 Reading Comments: How Fast Can Alexis Go?
46:09 Is Race Banditing Ever Justified?
48:29 The Viral "Don Jose" Race Cop Video
51:44 Facial Recognition, Privacy & the Future of Racing
55:51 Fan Q&A: Marathon Major Guilt
55:55 "You Said You'd NEVER Let Him Coach You"
57:37 Up Next: Canadian Half Marathon Championship

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]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3624 In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex walks Alexis (and you) through the 10-week beginner 5K training plan he built her from scratch, easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, how many days a week she should actually run, strength training, warm-ups, heart rate zones vs. running by feel, and why a 5K plan somehow includes a 10K long run. Alexis pushes back on almost all of it, they debate whether women handle pain differently than men, Alex recounts a terrifying anaphylactic ER story, and they close out with a heated take on race bandits after a viral clip of a 70-year-old runner getting taken down by a race marshal in Mexico.

If you're training for your first 5K, trying to understand easy pace vs. threshold pace vs. race pace, or just enjoy watching a married couple try (and sometimes fail) to talk running strategy without it turning into a marriage counseling session... this one's for you.

Chapters:
0:00 Is Summer Already Over?
5:31 Alex's Birthday & the Fall Training Reveal
7:52 Recap: Alexis's 5K Time Trial (28:53)
9:53 Breaking Down Alexis's First-Ever Training Plan
12:32 The 3 Key Paces: Easy, Threshold & Race Pace
17:45 How Many Days a Week Should Beginners Run?
20:15 What Should Race Pace Actually Feel Like?
22:33 Alex's "Coaching Credentials"
23:29 Strength Training for Runners, Explained
24:16 Do You Need an Accountability Partner?
26:43 Why Warm-Ups & Cool-Downs Matter
29:00 Turning the Plan Into a Color-Coded Tracker
30:08 Why a 5K Plan Includes a 10K Long Run
32:54 Heart Rate Zones vs. Running by Feel
35:22 Do Men and Women Handle Pain Differently?
37:08 Alex's Terrifying Anaphylactic Shock Story
39:12 Ranking the Most Important Run Days
41:32 Why Alex Trains on the Treadmill (Even in Summer)
43:26 Reading Comments: How Fast Can Alexis Go?
46:09 Is Race Banditing Ever Justified?
48:29 The Viral "Don Jose" Race Cop Video
51:44 Facial Recognition, Privacy & the Future of Racing
55:51 Fan Q&A: Marathon Major Guilt
55:55 "You Said You'd NEVER Let Him Coach You"
57:37 Up Next: Canadian Half Marathon Championship

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]]> 5K training plan, beginner 5K training plan, how to train for a 5K, 5K training plan for beginners, running training plan, couples running podcast, for better or for worse podcast, marathon handbook, husband coaches wife running, threshold pace vs easy pace, running heart rate zones, race pace explained, how to run a faster 5K, running podcast, marathon training podcast, running motivation, race bandit, running etiquette, fall 5K training plan, Alex Cyr Alexis D'Souza, beginner runner tips, strength training for runners No Her First 5K Time Trial Shocked Us Both | For Better or For Worse 11 11 Her First 5K Time Trial Shocked Us Both | For Better or For Worse full 23c12001-b28b-43b3-a379-71c55b872614 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21d80f59 Alexis just ran her first-ever 5K time trial and blew past everyone's predictions with a 28:53. In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down the splits, the pre-race chaos (forgotten cameras, a Diet Pepsi "fueling strategy," and a rookie pacing mistake), and what it revealed about how hard Alexis can actually push.

Then the big reveal... Alexis is officially racing her first 5K at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend this October, and Alex is building her a 12-week training plan on air.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro — is Alexis getting "super shoe curious"?
1:16 The Borat relationship test
3:46 Nike x Skims running unitard: honest review
8:30 Alexis reveals her 5K time trial result
10:30 Breaking down the splits (and the pacing mistake)
19:22 Biggest lessons — and filming fails — from the time trial
23:34 Super shoes, shoe choice, and attire mistakes
24:49 BIG NEWS: Alexis's first 5K race announced (Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend)
29:09 Alexis's first running injury — a shin splint scare
34:52 Alexis is officiating a wedding + the celebrity officiant game
39:09 Alex's secret Canadian Half Marathon Championship build-up
43:32 Answering your comments and questions
47:00 Outro

]]> Alexis just ran her first-ever 5K time trial and blew past everyone's predictions with a 28:53. In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down the splits, the pre-race chaos (forgotten cameras, a Diet Pepsi "fueling strategy," and a rookie pacing mistake), and what it revealed about how hard Alexis can actually push.

Then the big reveal... Alexis is officially racing her first 5K at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend this October, and Alex is building her a 12-week training plan on air.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro — is Alexis getting "super shoe curious"?
1:16 The Borat relationship test
3:46 Nike x Skims running unitard: honest review
8:30 Alexis reveals her 5K time trial result
10:30 Breaking down the splits (and the pacing mistake)
19:22 Biggest lessons — and filming fails — from the time trial
23:34 Super shoes, shoe choice, and attire mistakes
24:49 BIG NEWS: Alexis's first 5K race announced (Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend)
29:09 Alexis's first running injury — a shin splint scare
34:52 Alexis is officiating a wedding + the celebrity officiant game
39:09 Alex's secret Canadian Half Marathon Championship build-up
43:32 Answering your comments and questions
47:00 Outro

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 2895 Alexis just ran her first-ever 5K time trial and blew past everyone's predictions with a 28:53. In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down the splits, the pre-race chaos (forgotten cameras, a Diet Pepsi "fueling strategy," and a rookie pacing mistake), and what it revealed about how hard Alexis can actually push.

Then the big reveal... Alexis is officially racing her first 5K at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend this October, and Alex is building her a 12-week training plan on air.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro — is Alexis getting "super shoe curious"?
1:16 The Borat relationship test
3:46 Nike x Skims running unitard: honest review
8:30 Alexis reveals her 5K time trial result
10:30 Breaking down the splits (and the pacing mistake)
19:22 Biggest lessons — and filming fails — from the time trial
23:34 Super shoes, shoe choice, and attire mistakes
24:49 BIG NEWS: Alexis's first 5K race announced (Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend)
29:09 Alexis's first running injury — a shin splint scare
34:52 Alexis is officiating a wedding + the celebrity officiant game
39:09 Alex's secret Canadian Half Marathon Championship build-up
43:32 Answering your comments and questions
47:00 Outro

]]> For Better or For Worse, Marathon Handbook, Alex Cyr, Alexis D'Souza Cyr, running podcast, 5K time trial, beginner runner training, marathon training plan, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, running injury shin splints, super shoes review, Nike Skims running, couples running podcast, half marathon training, Canadian half marathon championships, running motivation, first 5K race, marathon training for beginners, running couple podcast, how to run a faster 5K No How to Pace Your First 5K Time Trial 10 10 How to Pace Your First 5K Time Trial full 40b87f8c-cbce-4d5a-b79f-037c9bcf9633 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9199e6be Alexis is running her first-ever 5K time trial and the whole Marathon Handbook crew is showing up to document it.

In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down exactly how a beginner runner should prepare for a race-pace effort: pre-race fueling, sleep, shoe choice, and a full pacing strategy to chase a sub-30-minute (and maybe sub-29!) 5K. Plus: weird interactions on the run, the headphones-or-not debate, an update on Alex's build toward the Canadian Half Marathon Championships, and a listener Q&A on getting your partner into running.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro: setting the "annoying pacer" ground rules
0:59 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:15 Weirdest run interactions: cat calls & a street preacher
7:57 Headphones on the run: yes or no?
11:31 Today's topic: Alexis's first 5K time trial
13:22 What actually is a "time trial"?
15:36 The plan: the MH crew descends on Toronto Beaches
17:34 Alexis walks through her full pre-race routine
21:31 Sleep, rituals, and pre-race nerves
25:40 Race morning fueling and timing
29:00 Shoe rotation: Asics, Saucony, or Hoka?
30:13 Building Alexis's pacing strategy
33:11 Why even pacing beats a fast start
38:53 New challenge: sub-30 to sub-29
42:45 Alex plans how to be the "annoying" pacer
45:33 Alex's training update: 150km week & marathoner hunger
48:48 Prepping for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships
49:38 Balancing wedding season with marathon training
55:00 Listener Q&A: getting your partner into running
1:02:32 Comment section: the ice cream fueling debate
1:04:10 Karaoke song picks for Alex's bachelor party
1:09:00 Wrap-up: predict Alexis's 5K time

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]]> Alexis is running her first-ever 5K time trial and the whole Marathon Handbook crew is showing up to document it.

In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down exactly how a beginner runner should prepare for a race-pace effort: pre-race fueling, sleep, shoe choice, and a full pacing strategy to chase a sub-30-minute (and maybe sub-29!) 5K. Plus: weird interactions on the run, the headphones-or-not debate, an update on Alex's build toward the Canadian Half Marathon Championships, and a listener Q&A on getting your partner into running.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro: setting the "annoying pacer" ground rules
0:59 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:15 Weirdest run interactions: cat calls & a street preacher
7:57 Headphones on the run: yes or no?
11:31 Today's topic: Alexis's first 5K time trial
13:22 What actually is a "time trial"?
15:36 The plan: the MH crew descends on Toronto Beaches
17:34 Alexis walks through her full pre-race routine
21:31 Sleep, rituals, and pre-race nerves
25:40 Race morning fueling and timing
29:00 Shoe rotation: Asics, Saucony, or Hoka?
30:13 Building Alexis's pacing strategy
33:11 Why even pacing beats a fast start
38:53 New challenge: sub-30 to sub-29
42:45 Alex plans how to be the "annoying" pacer
45:33 Alex's training update: 150km week & marathoner hunger
48:48 Prepping for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships
49:38 Balancing wedding season with marathon training
55:00 Listener Q&A: getting your partner into running
1:02:32 Comment section: the ice cream fueling debate
1:04:10 Karaoke song picks for Alex's bachelor party
1:09:00 Wrap-up: predict Alexis's 5K time

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]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 4239 Alexis is running her first-ever 5K time trial and the whole Marathon Handbook crew is showing up to document it.

In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis break down exactly how a beginner runner should prepare for a race-pace effort: pre-race fueling, sleep, shoe choice, and a full pacing strategy to chase a sub-30-minute (and maybe sub-29!) 5K. Plus: weird interactions on the run, the headphones-or-not debate, an update on Alex's build toward the Canadian Half Marathon Championships, and a listener Q&A on getting your partner into running.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro: setting the "annoying pacer" ground rules
0:59 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:15 Weirdest run interactions: cat calls & a street preacher
7:57 Headphones on the run: yes or no?
11:31 Today's topic: Alexis's first 5K time trial
13:22 What actually is a "time trial"?
15:36 The plan: the MH crew descends on Toronto Beaches
17:34 Alexis walks through her full pre-race routine
21:31 Sleep, rituals, and pre-race nerves
25:40 Race morning fueling and timing
29:00 Shoe rotation: Asics, Saucony, or Hoka?
30:13 Building Alexis's pacing strategy
33:11 Why even pacing beats a fast start
38:53 New challenge: sub-30 to sub-29
42:45 Alex plans how to be the "annoying" pacer
45:33 Alex's training update: 150km week & marathoner hunger
48:48 Prepping for the Canadian Half Marathon Championships
49:38 Balancing wedding season with marathon training
55:00 Listener Q&A: getting your partner into running
1:02:32 Comment section: the ice cream fueling debate
1:04:10 Karaoke song picks for Alex's bachelor party
1:09:00 Wrap-up: predict Alexis's 5K time

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]]> 5k time trial, how to run a faster 5k, 5k pacing strategy, beginner runner tips, sub 30 minute 5k, running time trial, marathon handbook, for better or for worse podcast, running podcast, couples running, race day nutrition, carb loading before a race, running fueling tips, best running shoes 2026, asics vs hoka vs saucony, running motivation, marathon training vlog, first 5k race tips, running for beginners, half marathon training No Post-Wedding Running Motivation & Our Fall Half Marathon Plans! 9 9 Post-Wedding Running Motivation & Our Fall Half Marathon Plans! full 1af43543-86ca-4df6-be1f-8370e64924c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ad7368e What happens to your running motivation after a huge life event? We got married a few weeks ago, and while Alex went straight back into his toughest training block ever, Alexis hit a full week of "bride blues" and zero desire to run. We break down why that split happened, whether running couples should target the same race season, and what's next for both of us.

Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open
0:51 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:18 Old Man Breakfast Roast
1:54 Hiding in the Bathroom for Josh Kerr's Mile
5:37 Breaking Down the New Mile World Record (3:42.66)
7:33 Today's Topic: Two Versions of Post-Wedding Running
9:25 Alexis's "Bride Blues" and Missing Motivation
12:24 What Are "Bride Blues"?
14:20 Should Running Couples Race the Same Season?
19:06 Alex's Fall Plan: Chasing a Lifetime-Best Half Marathon
21:53 The Chase for a Team Canada Worlds Spot
23:30 Inside Alex's Toughest Training Block Ever
24:29 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
29:16 Why Valencia? Picking a "Business Trip" Race
31:51 The Half Marathon "Golden Ticket" Into Major Marathons
36:46 Wedding Crashers Update
38:34 His vs. Hers: Pregnant Mile Record vs. Marathon PR
45:09 Listener Story: Betty & Chaz
48:10 Shoe Talk & Upcoming Reviews
49:51 Outro

]]> What happens to your running motivation after a huge life event? We got married a few weeks ago, and while Alex went straight back into his toughest training block ever, Alexis hit a full week of "bride blues" and zero desire to run. We break down why that split happened, whether running couples should target the same race season, and what's next for both of us.

Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open
0:51 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:18 Old Man Breakfast Roast
1:54 Hiding in the Bathroom for Josh Kerr's Mile
5:37 Breaking Down the New Mile World Record (3:42.66)
7:33 Today's Topic: Two Versions of Post-Wedding Running
9:25 Alexis's "Bride Blues" and Missing Motivation
12:24 What Are "Bride Blues"?
14:20 Should Running Couples Race the Same Season?
19:06 Alex's Fall Plan: Chasing a Lifetime-Best Half Marathon
21:53 The Chase for a Team Canada Worlds Spot
23:30 Inside Alex's Toughest Training Block Ever
24:29 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
29:16 Why Valencia? Picking a "Business Trip" Race
31:51 The Half Marathon "Golden Ticket" Into Major Marathons
36:46 Wedding Crashers Update
38:34 His vs. Hers: Pregnant Mile Record vs. Marathon PR
45:09 Listener Story: Betty & Chaz
48:10 Shoe Talk & Upcoming Reviews
49:51 Outro

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3060 What happens to your running motivation after a huge life event? We got married a few weeks ago, and while Alex went straight back into his toughest training block ever, Alexis hit a full week of "bride blues" and zero desire to run. We break down why that split happened, whether running couples should target the same race season, and what's next for both of us.

Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open
0:51 Welcome to For Better or For Worse
1:18 Old Man Breakfast Roast
1:54 Hiding in the Bathroom for Josh Kerr's Mile
5:37 Breaking Down the New Mile World Record (3:42.66)
7:33 Today's Topic: Two Versions of Post-Wedding Running
9:25 Alexis's "Bride Blues" and Missing Motivation
12:24 What Are "Bride Blues"?
14:20 Should Running Couples Race the Same Season?
19:06 Alex's Fall Plan: Chasing a Lifetime-Best Half Marathon
21:53 The Chase for a Team Canada Worlds Spot
23:30 Inside Alex's Toughest Training Block Ever
24:29 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
29:16 Why Valencia? Picking a "Business Trip" Race
31:51 The Half Marathon "Golden Ticket" Into Major Marathons
36:46 Wedding Crashers Update
38:34 His vs. Hers: Pregnant Mile Record vs. Marathon PR
45:09 Listener Story: Betty & Chaz
48:10 Shoe Talk & Upcoming Reviews
49:51 Outro

]]> for better or for worse podcast, marathon handbook, running podcast, half marathon training, marathon training, Josh Kerr mile world record, Josh Kerr world record, mile world record 2026, beginner runner podcast, running couple podcast, Alex Cyr, Alexis D'Souza Cyr, Valencia Half Marathon, Team Canada running, World Road Running Championships, Canadian Half Marathon Championships, national half marathon championships, post wedding motivation, bride blues, running motivation, marathon debut, half marathon world record, Conor Mantz, Kylie Mance, pregnant running record, running shoe review, new balance running shoes, running training vlog, runner couple, half marathon PR, marathon lottery, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, running podcast 2026 No Our Wedding Recap! a 5K, Burnt Veil, and Wedding Crashers 8 8 Our Wedding Recap! a 5K, Burnt Veil, and Wedding Crashers full 0a54cc20-43ad-478c-8235-e49ea2416e64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d6e194 After 8 episodes of wedding-season training talk, Alex and Alexis are officially married! In this episode of For Better or For Worse, the running couple breaks down their entire wedding week in Prince Edward Island: a 16-act talent show, a surprise 5K run for 90 guests, a burnt wedding veil, an unexpected blessing from the Pope, and six uninvited wedding crashers.

They also cover how they each balanced training with wedding week chaos, share their Rose & Thorn moments, debate whether crashing a wedding is ever okay, and answer a listener question on training by heart rate vs. pace.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Is Alexis changing her name?
2:04 Wedding Week Recap Begins
3:22 Are We Happy We're Married?
5:06 Wednesday: Guests Arrive in Charlottetown
6:08 Alex's Acadian Hometown Tour
8:58 The Wedding Talent Show (16 Acts)
14:15 We Hosted a 5K at Our Wedding
19:33 Why We Had a Big Wedding
20:33 The Wedding Veil Disaster
23:36 Walking Down the Aisle & The Vows
26:10 Blessed By the Pope?
28:14 Rose & Thorn: The Handmade Wedding Ship
31:04 Rose & Thorn: The Hotel Breakfast Fiasco
33:11 Rose & Thorn: Best Day of My Life
35:11 Alexis's Biggest Mileage Week Ever
36:43 Turning a Wedding Into a Fitness Goal
38:08 Finding Your Running "Goldilocks Zone"
40:46 Skipping Double Runs on Wedding Week
42:13 Turning Down a 32K Run Pre-Wedding
43:33 Homework: Finding New Motivation
45:03 Homework: Weekly Date Nights
46:30 His or Her Debate: Are Wedding Crashers OK?
53:00 Listener Q&A: Heart Rate vs. Pace Training
56:57 Outro

Follow along:
Instagram: @alex.is.pod
marathonhandbook.com

Got a question for the show? Drop it in the comments!

]]> After 8 episodes of wedding-season training talk, Alex and Alexis are officially married! In this episode of For Better or For Worse, the running couple breaks down their entire wedding week in Prince Edward Island: a 16-act talent show, a surprise 5K run for 90 guests, a burnt wedding veil, an unexpected blessing from the Pope, and six uninvited wedding crashers.

They also cover how they each balanced training with wedding week chaos, share their Rose & Thorn moments, debate whether crashing a wedding is ever okay, and answer a listener question on training by heart rate vs. pace.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Is Alexis changing her name?
2:04 Wedding Week Recap Begins
3:22 Are We Happy We're Married?
5:06 Wednesday: Guests Arrive in Charlottetown
6:08 Alex's Acadian Hometown Tour
8:58 The Wedding Talent Show (16 Acts)
14:15 We Hosted a 5K at Our Wedding
19:33 Why We Had a Big Wedding
20:33 The Wedding Veil Disaster
23:36 Walking Down the Aisle & The Vows
26:10 Blessed By the Pope?
28:14 Rose & Thorn: The Handmade Wedding Ship
31:04 Rose & Thorn: The Hotel Breakfast Fiasco
33:11 Rose & Thorn: Best Day of My Life
35:11 Alexis's Biggest Mileage Week Ever
36:43 Turning a Wedding Into a Fitness Goal
38:08 Finding Your Running "Goldilocks Zone"
40:46 Skipping Double Runs on Wedding Week
42:13 Turning Down a 32K Run Pre-Wedding
43:33 Homework: Finding New Motivation
45:03 Homework: Weekly Date Nights
46:30 His or Her Debate: Are Wedding Crashers OK?
53:00 Listener Q&A: Heart Rate vs. Pace Training
56:57 Outro

Follow along:
Instagram: @alex.is.pod
marathonhandbook.com

Got a question for the show? Drop it in the comments!

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3525 After 8 episodes of wedding-season training talk, Alex and Alexis are officially married! In this episode of For Better or For Worse, the running couple breaks down their entire wedding week in Prince Edward Island: a 16-act talent show, a surprise 5K run for 90 guests, a burnt wedding veil, an unexpected blessing from the Pope, and six uninvited wedding crashers.

They also cover how they each balanced training with wedding week chaos, share their Rose & Thorn moments, debate whether crashing a wedding is ever okay, and answer a listener question on training by heart rate vs. pace.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Is Alexis changing her name?
2:04 Wedding Week Recap Begins
3:22 Are We Happy We're Married?
5:06 Wednesday: Guests Arrive in Charlottetown
6:08 Alex's Acadian Hometown Tour
8:58 The Wedding Talent Show (16 Acts)
14:15 We Hosted a 5K at Our Wedding
19:33 Why We Had a Big Wedding
20:33 The Wedding Veil Disaster
23:36 Walking Down the Aisle & The Vows
26:10 Blessed By the Pope?
28:14 Rose & Thorn: The Handmade Wedding Ship
31:04 Rose & Thorn: The Hotel Breakfast Fiasco
33:11 Rose & Thorn: Best Day of My Life
35:11 Alexis's Biggest Mileage Week Ever
36:43 Turning a Wedding Into a Fitness Goal
38:08 Finding Your Running "Goldilocks Zone"
40:46 Skipping Double Runs on Wedding Week
42:13 Turning Down a 32K Run Pre-Wedding
43:33 Homework: Finding New Motivation
45:03 Homework: Weekly Date Nights
46:30 His or Her Debate: Are Wedding Crashers OK?
53:00 Listener Q&A: Heart Rate vs. Pace Training
56:57 Outro

Follow along:
Instagram: @alex.is.pod
marathonhandbook.com

Got a question for the show? Drop it in the comments!

]]> running podcast, marathon training podcast, half marathon training, beginner runner podcast, running couple, wedding recap, wedding week vlog, destination wedding Prince Edward Island, PEI wedding, running and marriage, Marathon Handbook, Alex Sear, Alexis D'Souza, wedding 5k run, training during wedding week, heart rate vs pace training, RPE running, running motivation, wedding crashers, rose and thorn podcast, couples podcast, marathon training tips, easy run pace, zone 2 running, running goals No It's Been 6 Months... Alexis' 6 Running Lessons | For Better or For Worse 7 7 It's Been 6 Months... Alexis' 6 Running Lessons | For Better or For Worse full e57437f3-9374-4e2e-bf99-9abddc054b70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b352191 We're recording from Prince Edward Island, Alex's childhood home and the site of our wedding in ONE WEEK!

Alex walks Alexis through 6 key categories every new runner struggles with: building mileage, nutrition, run intensity, Strava and the social pressure of running, sticking to a routine, and running with friends. The answers are honest, sometimes surprising, and genuinely useful for anyone who's just getting started.

We also read listener comments, discuss the viral reel of a girlfriend who secretly trained for a half marathon without her runner boyfriend noticing, and tease what's coming next week (hint: a wedding 5K).

]]> We're recording from Prince Edward Island, Alex's childhood home and the site of our wedding in ONE WEEK!

Alex walks Alexis through 6 key categories every new runner struggles with: building mileage, nutrition, run intensity, Strava and the social pressure of running, sticking to a routine, and running with friends. The answers are honest, sometimes surprising, and genuinely useful for anyone who's just getting started.

We also read listener comments, discuss the viral reel of a girlfriend who secretly trained for a half marathon without her runner boyfriend noticing, and tease what's coming next week (hint: a wedding 5K).

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 2823 We're recording from Prince Edward Island, Alex's childhood home and the site of our wedding in ONE WEEK!

Alex walks Alexis through 6 key categories every new runner struggles with: building mileage, nutrition, run intensity, Strava and the social pressure of running, sticking to a routine, and running with friends. The answers are honest, sometimes surprising, and genuinely useful for anyone who's just getting started.

We also read listener comments, discuss the viral reel of a girlfriend who secretly trained for a half marathon without her runner boyfriend noticing, and tease what's coming next week (hint: a wedding 5K).

]]> beginner runner, how to start running, running for beginners, beginner running tips, first 6 months running, running progress, how to build mileage, running nutrition, easy run vs workout, Strava running, running routine, running with friends, running motivation, marathon training beginner, 5k training, 10k training, running podcast, Marathon Handbook, For Better or For Worse podcast, Alex Cyr, running and relationships, couple running, Prince Edward Island, wedding running, runner lifestyle, how to run more, running habit, electrolytes for runners, protein for runners, running mindset, beginner runner progress No Should You Run at Your Bachelor Party? + AI Coaches & Can Runners Dance? 6 6 Should You Run at Your Bachelor Party? + AI Coaches & Can Runners Dance? full 8b303ef7-e74c-4160-83e6-e07775b87763 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5270e55d We're two days out of our bachelor and bachelorette parties and Alex ran through his. Every morning. Hungover. Was that crazy, or completely reasonable? Alexis has strong thoughts, and you get to decide who's right in our new "His or Hers" segment.This week on For Better or For Worse, Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza get into it about running on big life days, how to stay motivated when your next race is four months away, whether AI coaches are going to replace human ones and why Alex is convinced that distance runners physically cannot dance.Chapters:0:00 – Cold open: the AI coach question0:48 – Welcome to For Better or For Worse1:08 – First solo episode (no videographer)2:17 – Bachelor & bachelorette party highlights6:09 – The Goan Ros ceremony: coconut milk, blessings & a rogue beer10:11 – His or Hers: should you run on your bachelor party?15:04 – Alexis's case for designing your own celebration18:06 – Alexis runs with a friend for the first time19:00 – Motivation check-in: two runners, opposite problems24:51 – Alex's mid-season motivation crisis (19 weeks to Valencia)26:11 – The fix: sign up for more races & the Buffalo proposal31:18 – AI running coaches: hot or not?33:27 – Alexis would go AI first, human coach second37:44 – What happens when your run goes wrong — human vs. AI42:05 – Should we try an AI-assisted training plan?44:45 – Homework review: Alexis's longest run & Alex's wedding planning grade47:11 – New homework: Alex must learn to dance48:18 – The slow-twitch theory: why runners can't dance53:32 – Could Rory Linkletter do the worm? A serious discussion55:36 – Alexis's big running milestone: out of clean kit56:51 – Wedding 5K in PEI + what's coming next

]]> We're two days out of our bachelor and bachelorette parties and Alex ran through his. Every morning. Hungover. Was that crazy, or completely reasonable? Alexis has strong thoughts, and you get to decide who's right in our new "His or Hers" segment.This week on For Better or For Worse, Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza get into it about running on big life days, how to stay motivated when your next race is four months away, whether AI coaches are going to replace human ones and why Alex is convinced that distance runners physically cannot dance.Chapters:0:00 – Cold open: the AI coach question0:48 – Welcome to For Better or For Worse1:08 – First solo episode (no videographer)2:17 – Bachelor & bachelorette party highlights6:09 – The Goan Ros ceremony: coconut milk, blessings & a rogue beer10:11 – His or Hers: should you run on your bachelor party?15:04 – Alexis's case for designing your own celebration18:06 – Alexis runs with a friend for the first time19:00 – Motivation check-in: two runners, opposite problems24:51 – Alex's mid-season motivation crisis (19 weeks to Valencia)26:11 – The fix: sign up for more races & the Buffalo proposal31:18 – AI running coaches: hot or not?33:27 – Alexis would go AI first, human coach second37:44 – What happens when your run goes wrong — human vs. AI42:05 – Should we try an AI-assisted training plan?44:45 – Homework review: Alexis's longest run & Alex's wedding planning grade47:11 – New homework: Alex must learn to dance48:18 – The slow-twitch theory: why runners can't dance53:32 – Could Rory Linkletter do the worm? A serious discussion55:36 – Alexis's big running milestone: out of clean kit56:51 – Wedding 5K in PEI + what's coming next

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:52:17 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3586 We're two days out of our bachelor and bachelorette parties and Alex ran through his. Every morning. Hungover. Was that crazy, or completely reasonable? Alexis has strong thoughts, and you get to decide who's right in our new "His or Hers" segment.This week on For Better or For Worse, Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza get into it about running on big life days, how to stay motivated when your next race is four months away, whether AI coaches are going to replace human ones and why Alex is convinced that distance runners physically cannot dance.Chapters:0:00 – Cold open: the AI coach question0:48 – Welcome to For Better or For Worse1:08 – First solo episode (no videographer)2:17 – Bachelor & bachelorette party highlights6:09 – The Goan Ros ceremony: coconut milk, blessings & a rogue beer10:11 – His or Hers: should you run on your bachelor party?15:04 – Alexis's case for designing your own celebration18:06 – Alexis runs with a friend for the first time19:00 – Motivation check-in: two runners, opposite problems24:51 – Alex's mid-season motivation crisis (19 weeks to Valencia)26:11 – The fix: sign up for more races & the Buffalo proposal31:18 – AI running coaches: hot or not?33:27 – Alexis would go AI first, human coach second37:44 – What happens when your run goes wrong — human vs. AI42:05 – Should we try an AI-assisted training plan?44:45 – Homework review: Alexis's longest run & Alex's wedding planning grade47:11 – New homework: Alex must learn to dance48:18 – The slow-twitch theory: why runners can't dance53:32 – Could Rory Linkletter do the worm? A serious discussion55:36 – Alexis's big running milestone: out of clean kit56:51 – Wedding 5K in PEI + what's coming next

]]> No Alex FAINTED at a Dinner, Got 5 Stitches & Raced a National Championship 5 5 Alex FAINTED at a Dinner, Got 5 Stitches & Raced a National Championship full 86d145e8-2b29-4d0b-b48c-9c4c181af3e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5261c0f7 Alex and Alexis are back, and this might be their most chaotic week yet. Alex face-plants at a sushi restaurant two days before racing the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa, then has a close encounter with Hell's Angels on the highway. Somehow, he still finishes 7th... his best-ever national championship result.

Chapters:0:00 Cold Open — Fight or Flight

1:00 Welcome to For Better or For Worse

2:00 The Week That Was

5:47 Alex Faints at a Sushi Restaurant (ER Visit)

14:16 Hell's Angels on the Highway

17:34 Ottawa Race Weekend — Canadian 10K Championships

21:43 Should Partners Attend Race Weekends?

29:00 Alexis's Running Update

30:07 Finding the Runner's High

33:23 Running Neurosis & the Mileage Plateau

36:30 Homework: The Long Run

40:52 Wedding Planning Check-In

43:29 Mutual Homework Assignments

47:09 Hot or Not: Running Posture

51:49 Hot or Not: The Enhanced Games (Doped Olympics)

1:00:14 Plugs & Outro

]]> Alex and Alexis are back, and this might be their most chaotic week yet. Alex face-plants at a sushi restaurant two days before racing the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa, then has a close encounter with Hell's Angels on the highway. Somehow, he still finishes 7th... his best-ever national championship result.

Chapters:0:00 Cold Open — Fight or Flight

1:00 Welcome to For Better or For Worse

2:00 The Week That Was

5:47 Alex Faints at a Sushi Restaurant (ER Visit)

14:16 Hell's Angels on the Highway

17:34 Ottawa Race Weekend — Canadian 10K Championships

21:43 Should Partners Attend Race Weekends?

29:00 Alexis's Running Update

30:07 Finding the Runner's High

33:23 Running Neurosis & the Mileage Plateau

36:30 Homework: The Long Run

40:52 Wedding Planning Check-In

43:29 Mutual Homework Assignments

47:09 Hot or Not: Running Posture

51:49 Hot or Not: The Enhanced Games (Doped Olympics)

1:00:14 Plugs & Outro

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3729 Alex and Alexis are back, and this might be their most chaotic week yet. Alex face-plants at a sushi restaurant two days before racing the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa, then has a close encounter with Hell's Angels on the highway. Somehow, he still finishes 7th... his best-ever national championship result.

Chapters:0:00 Cold Open — Fight or Flight

1:00 Welcome to For Better or For Worse

2:00 The Week That Was

5:47 Alex Faints at a Sushi Restaurant (ER Visit)

14:16 Hell's Angels on the Highway

17:34 Ottawa Race Weekend — Canadian 10K Championships

21:43 Should Partners Attend Race Weekends?

29:00 Alexis's Running Update

30:07 Finding the Runner's High

33:23 Running Neurosis & the Mileage Plateau

36:30 Homework: The Long Run

40:52 Wedding Planning Check-In

43:29 Mutual Homework Assignments

47:09 Hot or Not: Running Posture

51:49 Hot or Not: The Enhanced Games (Doped Olympics)

1:00:14 Plugs & Outro

]]> No Learning to Eat for My Biggest Running Week | For Better or For Worse 1 1 Learning to Eat for My Biggest Running Week | For Better or For Worse full 11a1fd33-1b33-4945-a3cb-db23e689cfc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e88e212 Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza are back for Episode 4 of For Better or For Worse, the show where a beginner runner and an elite runner, soon to be married, chase goals together (and occasionally argue about hockey and boiled eggs).This week, Alexis just finished her biggest training week ever: 21.2km over four runs, but keeps getting post-run headaches. Alex breaks down the nutrition basics every new runner needs to know, from macronutrients and meal timing to electrolytes and why calories aren't the enemy.Plus: the running and alcohol conversation nobody wants to have, Alex's honest take on run club culture, a PB in the track 10K, and a hot debate on run/walk intervals vs. pushing through.Follow the show on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/alex.is.pod/Follow Alex:https://www.instagram.com/cyresy_10/Follow Alexis:https://www.instagram.com/alexisdsouza.to/

]]> Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza are back for Episode 4 of For Better or For Worse, the show where a beginner runner and an elite runner, soon to be married, chase goals together (and occasionally argue about hockey and boiled eggs).This week, Alexis just finished her biggest training week ever: 21.2km over four runs, but keeps getting post-run headaches. Alex breaks down the nutrition basics every new runner needs to know, from macronutrients and meal timing to electrolytes and why calories aren't the enemy.Plus: the running and alcohol conversation nobody wants to have, Alex's honest take on run club culture, a PB in the track 10K, and a hot debate on run/walk intervals vs. pushing through.Follow the show on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/alex.is.pod/Follow Alex:https://www.instagram.com/cyresy_10/Follow Alexis:https://www.instagram.com/alexisdsouza.to/

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:50:34 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 4178 Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza are back for Episode 4 of For Better or For Worse, the show where a beginner runner and an elite runner, soon to be married, chase goals together (and occasionally argue about hockey and boiled eggs).This week, Alexis just finished her biggest training week ever: 21.2km over four runs, but keeps getting post-run headaches. Alex breaks down the nutrition basics every new runner needs to know, from macronutrients and meal timing to electrolytes and why calories aren't the enemy.Plus: the running and alcohol conversation nobody wants to have, Alex's honest take on run club culture, a PB in the track 10K, and a hot debate on run/walk intervals vs. pushing through.Follow the show on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/alex.is.pod/Follow Alex:https://www.instagram.com/cyresy_10/Follow Alexis:https://www.instagram.com/alexisdsouza.to/ Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza are back for Episode 4 of For Better or For Worse, the show where a beginner runner and an elite runner, soon to be married, chase goals together (and occasionally argue about hockey and boiled eggs).This week, Alexis just fini No I've Just Started Running: Do I Have What it Takes? | For Better Or For Worse 3 3 I've Just Started Running: Do I Have What it Takes? | For Better Or For Worse full fadf2941-d1a0-4e67-94b0-a7a873a39a61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e64f67bf For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile

🎙️ Follow the journey

📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband

📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife

#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeason

Chapters:

0:00 - Did Alexis run in Paris?

7:43 - Running while traveling

9:00 - Did Alexis catch the marathon bug? 

14:00 - Pace of life in Europe

19:25 - Type A vs Type B runners 

23:15 - Alex should read The Notebook

25:05 - Alexis does a workout

34:45 - Wedding planning update

38:00 - Alexis chugs Nomio (next week Alexis tries Bicarb)

43:35 - Hot or Not: Sub 2-hour marathon

49:35 - Should Alexis take creatine? 

54:20 - Guessing Gordon Ramsay’s marathon time 

58:10 - Closing remarks

]]> For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile

🎙️ Follow the journey

📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband

📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife

#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeason

Chapters:

0:00 - Did Alexis run in Paris?

7:43 - Running while traveling

9:00 - Did Alexis catch the marathon bug? 

14:00 - Pace of life in Europe

19:25 - Type A vs Type B runners 

23:15 - Alex should read The Notebook

25:05 - Alexis does a workout

34:45 - Wedding planning update

38:00 - Alexis chugs Nomio (next week Alexis tries Bicarb)

43:35 - Hot or Not: Sub 2-hour marathon

49:35 - Should Alexis take creatine? 

54:20 - Guessing Gordon Ramsay’s marathon time 

58:10 - Closing remarks

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3657 For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile

🎙️ Follow the journey

📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband

📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife

#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeason

Chapters:

0:00 - Did Alexis run in Paris?

7:43 - Running while traveling

9:00 - Did Alexis catch the marathon bug? 

14:00 - Pace of life in Europe

19:25 - Type A vs Type B runners 

23:15 - Alex should read The Notebook

25:05 - Alexis does a workout

34:45 - Wedding planning update

38:00 - Alexis chugs Nomio (next week Alexis tries Bicarb)

43:35 - Hot or Not: Sub 2-hour marathon

49:35 - Should Alexis take creatine? 

54:20 - Guessing Gordon Ramsay’s marathon time 

58:10 - Closing remarks

]]> No Wedding Planning Chaos: Are We Actually Ready? | For Better Or For Worse 2 2 Wedding Planning Chaos: Are We Actually Ready? | For Better Or For Worse full d4f34cba-2755-4a49-8928-579803d94b3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce76c366 For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between. This week, Alex goes to Morocco; Alexis makes a friend at the Colonoscopy clinic. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 2 - 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Alexis goes to Paris6:30 - Alex's "work trip" in Morocco14:00 - Colonoscopy Corner18:30 - April Fools 202624:00 - Alexis' running workout33:00 - Goal setting for 202637:30 - Alex's season opener42:00 - Is Alex a professional athlete?46:00 - Wedding planning chaos51:00 - Hot or Not? 54:30 - No cups at the Paris marathon59:13 - Celebrity marathoner

]]> For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between. This week, Alex goes to Morocco; Alexis makes a friend at the Colonoscopy clinic. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 2 - 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Alexis goes to Paris6:30 - Alex's "work trip" in Morocco14:00 - Colonoscopy Corner18:30 - April Fools 202624:00 - Alexis' running workout33:00 - Goal setting for 202637:30 - Alex's season opener42:00 - Is Alex a professional athlete?46:00 - Wedding planning chaos51:00 - Hot or Not? 54:30 - No cups at the Paris marathon59:13 - Celebrity marathoner

]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3804 For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between. This week, Alex goes to Morocco; Alexis makes a friend at the Colonoscopy clinic. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 2 - 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Alexis goes to Paris6:30 - Alex's "work trip" in Morocco14:00 - Colonoscopy Corner18:30 - April Fools 202624:00 - Alexis' running workout33:00 - Goal setting for 202637:30 - Alex's season opener42:00 - Is Alex a professional athlete?46:00 - Wedding planning chaos51:00 - Hot or Not? 54:30 - No cups at the Paris marathon59:13 - Celebrity marathoner For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Toge No The Pilot! Planning our First 10k, First Podcast, and ...Wedding 1 1 The Pilot! Planning our First 10k, First Podcast, and ...Wedding full 5e20b5d3-5a9a-4117-bb32-5ad2d96e216a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fe144fb For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 1 - 0:00 - Intro3:25 - How we got here6:30 - The insanity of wedding dresses8:20 - Why Alexis is starting to run11:20 - Advice from Mel Robbins14:15 - Choosing a running goal21:15 - Alex's running update24:10 - Choosing a race29:45 - Alex's spring goal35:45 - Alexis learns about workouts41:30 - Hot or Not - Truett Hanes47:30 - Celebrity marathon49:25 - Our homework

]]> For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 1 - 0:00 - Intro3:25 - How we got here6:30 - The insanity of wedding dresses8:20 - Why Alexis is starting to run11:20 - Advice from Mel Robbins14:15 - Choosing a running goal21:15 - Alex's running update24:10 - Choosing a race29:45 - Alex's spring goal35:45 - Alexis learns about workouts41:30 - Hot or Not - Truett Hanes47:30 - Celebrity marathon49:25 - Our homework

]]> Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Marathon Handbook Marathon Handbook 3116 For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Together, they're navigating wedding planning, first long runs, training blocks, and everything in between.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a mile.🎙️ Follow the journey:📍 Alex Cyr — elite runner, soon-to-be husband📍 Alexis D'Souza — beginning runner, soon-to-be wife#RunningPodcast #ForBetterOrForWorse #MarathonTraining #CoupleGoals #RunningCouple #BeginnerRunner #WeddingSeasonEpisode 1 - 0:00 - Intro3:25 - How we got here6:30 - The insanity of wedding dresses8:20 - Why Alexis is starting to run11:20 - Advice from Mel Robbins14:15 - Choosing a running goal21:15 - Alex's running update24:10 - Choosing a race29:45 - Alex's spring goal35:45 - Alexis learns about workouts41:30 - Hot or Not - Truett Hanes47:30 - Celebrity marathon49:25 - Our homework For Better or for Worse is a weekly podcast following Alex Cyr and Alexis D'Souza: a couple soon to be married, each with a goal to run the best race of their lives this fall. Alex is an experienced competitive runner. Alexis is just getting started. Toge No