#204 TCS SYDNEY MARATHON: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Kristian welcomes back James Constantine from the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS for a special, information packed episode covering everything you need to know for race week, whether you're running, spectating, or just curious about one of the world's newest majors.

James and Kristian break down the full 42.2k course from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House, including the brand new course flyover video that lets you preview every kilometre. James shares the incredible elite field headlined by world marathon champions Alphonce Simbu and Peres Jepchirchir, wheelchair legends Tatyana McFadden and Manuela Schar, and details the Meet the Stars event, race week activations, smart transport tech for spectators, and exactly how to get from the airport to the finish line at Circular Quay. If you're running or spectating the TCS Sydney Marathon, this is the episode to listen to before race day.

In this episode:

- A full breakdown of the 42.2k Sydney Marathon course

- The new course flyover video and where to watch it

- This year's elite field: reigning world marathon champions and wheelchair legends

- The Meet the Stars event at the Sydney Opera House

- Race week activations, run clubs, and shakeout runs

- Smart transport tech to help spectators navigate road closures

- Start times for the elite, wheelchair, and mass fields

- What makes Circular Quay one of the most iconic finish lines in the world

- Tips for getting from your hotel to the start and reconnecting with family after

- Why the Sydney Marathon is building its own race day traditions

Timestamps

00:00 A preview: pacing yourself on the course's toughest section

00:39 Welcome and what this special episode covers

01:28 Kristian's Ironman and swim training update

04:03 Welcoming James back for a third time

06:01 Catching up: James's own running and family life

07:43 What's new for the TCS Sydney Marathon this year

11:21 Building Sydney's own race day traditions

15:39 Introducing James and his role at the marathon

19:55 The smart map and transport tech for spectators

24:02 Exploring Manly and the ferry to Circular Quay

34:25 The Meet the Stars event at the Opera House

39:07 What to do if you're not running but want to be there

43:36 A full course flyover: bridge to Opera House

48:04 Watching last year's race footage to study the course

50:02 Elite wheelchair and elite race start times

51:31 This year's incredible elite wheelchair field

57:41 What to do right after crossing the finish line

1:00:47 Closing thoughts and good luck to everyone running

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