Marathon Talk
653 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsMarathon Talk has returned in 2022 as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors family. Hosted by Martin Yelling and the great Deena Kastor, every two weeks we'll bring you news, views and some amazing guest interviews from across the world of marathons and running.
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E44: Joan Benoit Samuelson - The First Ever Women’s Olympic Champion
May 31, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBWhen LA saw the first ever Olympic women’s marathon champion, it was none other than this week’s Marathon Talk guest who crossed the line first - Joan Benoit Samuelson. An icon in the sport and Deena’s greatest mentor, she joins us on the podcast this week to share her remarkable relationship with the sport, and the power of storytelling within it. Elsewhere in the show, the Diamond League gives us record-breaking runs and a tantalising preview of Paris, while Training Talk is a...
E43: Mallory Creveling - Runner’s World Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness
May 17, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat better time to exhibit the extraordinary mental benefits of running than during Mental Health Awareness Week. That’s been a huge focus for this week’s Marathon Talk guest, Runner’s World’s Mallory Creveling, who’s been working on a must-read piece of work on wellness - ‘The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health’. Learn more on this week’s podcast, where we also share the best path to recovery from unexpected injuries, peek ahead at Bekele vs Kipchoge, and bring you some superb 6 Sta...
E42: Anya Culling - Lockdown Runner-Turned-Elite International Athlete
May 03, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWhat a story Anya Culling written, from humble beginnings to the elite field in a matter of years. She plans to continue her upward trajectory as her tale was one of so many stunning performances from the recent TCS London Marathon! Anya joins us as we debrief a weekend that gave us a new women’s-only WR, a moving success story for friend of the show Sam Perkins, and Training Talk tackles the three things EVERYONE should do after a spring marathon… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:...
E41: Cedric King - Award-Winning T64 Marathoner
April 19, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBWhen you overcome the voice in your head telling you to tap out, that’s where a true champion is made. Such wise words come from a man whose past does not define his future - double amputee Cedric King is achieving the double this weekend with some huge Boston and London finishes. His story is pure distilled inspiration; listen this week to learn more, as Martin & Deena also recap the highlights from a blistering Boston race, break down London’s lineup, and bring some post-race focus to ...
E40: Helen Thorn - Comedian, Author and Back-to-Back Marathon Runner
April 05, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBAll that running does for wellbeing is well-documented, but Helen Thorn’s marathon journey is an uplifting reminder to us all. In the wake of a divorce, it became a central tenet to her mental health - now it’s central to her huge goal this year to run Boston and London back to back! This week’s Marathon Talk shines a light on the mental wellness that so many find in running, we celebrate Jasmin Paris’ stellar Berkley Marathon performance, and Training Talk tackles the tailored t...
E39: Andrew Kastor - Deena’s Coach & Husband
March 22, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week’s guest needs no introduction to Deena - he’s her coach, her husband, and now a Boston Marathon qualifier after an admirable performance in LA. It’s a joy to catch up with Coach Kastor fresh from his 3 hour and 13 minute run as he shares the unique experience of coaching himself, his best recovery tips, and how to prepare your training cycle for a marathon far into the future. Elsewhere in the show we spotlight a stacked field for the upcoming London Marathon, and in Training T...
E38: Visually-Impaired Six Star Hopeful Mark Rogerson & his guide Katie Garrity
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBMarathons form very unique bonds within the running community, but when your life is in your guide’s hands it’s truly a bond like no other. That’s where Six Star hopeful Mark Rogerson’s story sheds light on the joys of running - he joins us on this week’s Marathon Talk fresh from a PB-setting Tokyo race with guide runner Katie Garrity. Join us this week as we round off all the other stories from the first Abbott World Marathon Major of the year, from surprising slow runs, to sprint-finis...
E37: Becs Gentry: Tokyo Marathon Preview
March 01, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBThe 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors season has arrived! It all starts this Sunday in Tokyo with Eliud Kipchoge AND Sifan Hassan both on the start line. This episode we dive into the elite races, talk pre-race prep and preview a crop of Six Star hopefuls looking to get their hands on that medal. One of whom is Becs Gentry, who joins Martin and Deena this week, sharing her mental strategies for staying motivated during the race and offers valuable tips for maximising training ti...
E36: Celebrating Kelvin Kiptum’s Remarkable Legacy
February 23, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIn 2013, Kelvin Kiptum participated in his first half marathon. 10 years and three game-changing marathons later, his was a World Record to be reckoned with. A light that shone so incredibly brightly and all too briefly, Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, sadly died on Sunday 11th of February in Kenya. We’re taking this episode of Marathon Talk to explore the stellar highlights of his career, and share in his irreplaceable impact on the marathon community with Chicago’s Ex...
E35: Dan & Becky Sharp - London Marathon Fundraising Family
February 09, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBPreparations for Paris 2024 are firmly in the final stages, and we finally have all the action from the US Olympic Trials from Deena Kastor herself! It’s a jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week, where we tackle debutant winners, a heart-wrenching story from this week’s guest & London Marathon hopeful Dan Sharp, and a Training Talk that touches on how to put a positive spin as you reflect on your progress. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Topping off the show with Martin’...
E34: Ed Eyestone - NCAA Coach & Double Olympian
January 26, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBOlympic years bring the toughest tests for every nation’s athletes, and the coaches who feed such elite talent - coaches like the indomitable Ed Eyestone. He coaches the only two athletes going into the US Olympic Marathon Trials who’ve hit the Olympic standard of 2:08:10, and this week we discover out the coaching tips that make an Olympic marathon star. Elsewhere we round up a record-breaking Valencia 10k, Evans Chebet’s potential hat trick in Boston, and training talk this wee...
E33: Richard Whitehead MBE - 2x Paralympic and 4x World Champion
January 12, 2024 09:08 - 1 hour - 147 MBWelcome back to Marathon Talk! It’s 2024, and what better way to inspire the year ahead than a fascinating episode featuring a four time world champion - Richard Whitehead MBE. We learn more from him about his 10 year unbeaten streak in 200m track events, and the training plan that’ll see him to his 6 Star finish in Tokyo. Also in this jam-packed show, Training Talk returns to kick off your training plans for a spring marathon, and we round up the news from record-breakers and b...
E32: Top 10 Marathon Moments of 2023
December 22, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBAs we run towards welcoming in the New Year, join us in this special podcast episode where hosts Martin & Deena reflect upon the Top 10 most exciting Marathon Moments of 2023. Count down a remarkable list featuring multiple world records, major championship performances and standout wins. This episode includes: Catherine Debrunner’s late-season charge to the Series Title Ernst Van Dyk, a legend of wheelchair racing, bidding farewell to the sport. Hassan’s remarkable marathon year M...
E31: Liz Yelling - Team GB Manager & Olympian
December 08, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThis week’s guest on Marathon Talk is truly special; not only is she a Commonwealth Medalist, Olympian, and Team GB Manager, but Martin’s own wonderful wife! Liz’s formidable marathon and cross country experience is matched only by her philanthropic commitments to the running community, all of which she shares with us on this week’s episode. Elsewhere, we cover the latest from a Valencia race that saw 12 new national records, and Sydney’s super strides towards becoming the 7th Ma...
E30: Simone Carniglia
November 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBSimone Carniglia is a remarkable runner whose records in the Abbott World Marathon Majors make him the world’s fastest 6 Star Finisher with type 1 diabetes. The Italian marathoner is our fantastic guest on this week’s podcast, in which we also share how to rest up and hit your new year’s training right, and cover this year’s most scintillating 6 Star Stats… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick things off with the results of Martin’s recent race at Corfe Castle, and i...
E29: Catherine Debrunner
November 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBAfter a thrilling season we’ve crowned our Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions, and in elite women’s wheelchair racing, Catherine Debrunner reigns supreme. Her series culminated in a stunning three wins on the bounce in arguably the best year of her career to date, and we’re fortunate to have her join us on Marathon Talk this week! Elsewhere on the show we debrief after a NYC thriller, prepare for Kelvin Kiptum’s next shot at the sub-2 hour race, and Deena’s scintillati...
E28: Calli Thackery
October 27, 2023 01:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBImagine your first marathon almost breaking a national record - that’s how you break onto the scene and make a statement. Barring Paula Radcliffe’s time in London, Calli Thackery’s 2:22:11 is the UK’s best, and as she sets her sights on the Paris Olympic Games, she joins us to share the run that’s been 15 years in the making. Elsewhere we’re gearing up for New York, as Letesenbet Geday prepares for his Majors debut, the women’s wheelchair race features four fierce frontrunners, and Marce...
E27: Gene Dykes
October 12, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 161 MBWe’ve just witnessed the fastest marathon ever run, the first under 2:01 - last week’s Chicago Marathon will go down in history. The stars aligned, and the weather played ball for not only some earth-shattering runs from Kelvin Kiptum and Sifan Hassan, but also the Age Group World Championships. Taking part in that event was this week’s guest on the show, Gene Dykes, and we spoke to him about his amazing performance, alongside our analysis on the future of shoe tech and tumbling records....
E26: Keith Turner - The World’s Fastest Blind Half-Marathoner
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBWorld records are toppling in the marathon world - stand up and take a bow Tigist Assefa and Keith Turner. The new women’s record fell in a truly stunning Berlin Marathon last week, and Keith Turner’s half marathon time sets a benchmark for a visually impaired, untethered athlete. Join us as we share a conversation with Keith and his guide, Jim Roberts, in this week’s Marathon Talk, cover off the biggest stories from Berlin, and look ahead to Chicago next week… In this epis...
E25: Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon’s Race Director
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThe Wanda Age Group World Championships have never been hosted on a non-majors course before… Enter: The Sydney Marathon. As the budding race hopes to become the 7th Major, we hear from the marvellous Wayne Larden on what it’s like to be Race Director of a course with such potential. Elsewhere, we touch on Berlin’s stellar lineups, a mad Mexico City race with thousands of DQs, and why housework is as dangerous as any high intensity sport… In this episode of Marathon Talk: ...
E24: Alexandria Williams
August 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThe 6 Star Journey is for all of us, and nobody shouts that louder than an amazing woman who recently earned the 6 Star Finisher’s medal for herself - Alexandria Williams. She joins us in an inspirational episode of Marathon Talk, which sees the return of Martin in the co-hosting seat, a wild World Record set in high heels, and murmurings of Martin’s next race… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We herald Martin’s return with a look at his and Deena’s contrasting camping e...
E23: Tom Williams - parkrun COO and Marathon Talk Co-Founder
August 11, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBLong-time Marathon Talk listeners will be treated to a familiar voice this week, in the majestic return of former Co-Host: the wonderful Tom Williams! Tom joins Deena to guest host an episode packed with news of Chicago’s lineup announcements, the US Olympic Trials in Orlando, and some grand race plans of his own. He also stars in our interview section, where he joins forces once again with Martin to discuss parkrun’s landmark achievements, the value of volunteers, and majors aspirations...
E22: Dawna Stone - AbbottWMM CEO
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDawna Stone needs no introduction, as her achievements and commitment in the running community speak for themselves. An Apprentice winner, Co-Founder of The Women’s Half Marathon series, Founder of Women’s Running Magazine, and of course CEO at Abbott World Marathon Majors, it’s a delight to host Dawna on this week’s Marathon Talk! Elsewhere, Danny Coyle steps into Martin’s co-hosting shoes as we tackle a superb showing in the Diamond League, a new World Record in the mile, Deena’s upcom...
E21: Madison de Rozario
July 14, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIt takes a special talent to stay atop your field for over 15 years, but since Beijing in 2008, Madison de Rozario has continued to excel. The multiple gold medal winner & London Marathon champion is our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, bringing an uplifting demeanour matched by a determination to grow and excel. Elsewhere in the show, Martin & Deena share tales of 200 races in 200 days with 2 dogs, how you can still bag a spot in next year’s London Marathon, training tips for r...
E20: Nora Nishi
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBAt the start of every marathoner’s journey is a spark, and Nora Nishi’s shines so brightly that it gives life to those around. Nora has a wise head on young shoulders, learning from the best as she recounts the joys of her first marathon, and plans for many to come… Join us on Marathon Talk as we share her story, cover the changing Kenyan World Championship lineup, a new world-best Parkrun, and much more! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Kicking off with Martin’s heartwarming ...
E19: Gerda Steyn
June 16, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 159 MBSpectators of Gerda Steyn’s Comrades run were treated to 5 hours, 44 minutes and 54 seconds of pure athletic prowess, and a brand new course record… This week on Marathon Talk, as we round up some of the standout stories and blistering times from the running world, we’re fortunate to have a fascinating discussion with the South African! Tune into episode 19, as we also illustrate the art of the benchmark run, and learn why meeting your heroes isn’t always all that it’s cracked up to be. ...
E18: Wayne Spies
June 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB87.7km separate Wayne Spies from a showstopping 11th finish at the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon, Comrades. A 6 star finisher alongside his wife, Wayne is a shining beacon to those of us looking for the mental fortitude to conquer their running goals… He’s our special guest in this week’s Marathon Talk, where we dive into the stories of a particularly musical marathoner, the sad loss of running icon Rick Hoyt, a handcuffed marathon record attempt, and so much more! In this e...
E17: Alex Eagle & Victor Macauley from The Running Charity
May 19, 2023 07:14 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThe Running Charity’s purpose is positive and powerful, and in nobody is it more prevalent than the wonderful Victor Macauley. Victor, their Partnership Lead, joins us on Marathon Talk this week alongside CEO Alex Eagle for a dive into their life-changing work for homeless, disadvantaged and marginalised young people. Elsewhere in the episode, we’re tackling the Leeds Marathon, a new 100km World Record, and a disastrously drenched camping trip… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 -...
E16: Anthony Butler & Jessie Rix
May 05, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBThe TCS London Marathon had it all - world records, a new course record, a sprint finish, and a remarkable new 6 Star Finisher in Anthony Butler. The visually-impaired runner completed the race alongside Jessie Rix, his partner in both running and wedlock, a story which we hear more of as they join us for this week’s Marathon Talk! Tune in to hear all about last week’s guests’ emotional race, Sifan Hassan’s wacky route to winning one of the best ever women’s fields, Marcel Hug’s wheelcha...
E15: Chrissie Wellington, 4-time Ironman World Champion, and Sam Perkins, Stand Against MND’s Founder
April 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBWith a shocking Boston Marathon behind us and the formidable challenge of London just a few days out, it’s all go in the marathon world… Among the jam-packed highlights and hopeful finishers are Eliud Kipchoge’s surprise loss to Evans Chebet, and this week’s guests Sam Perkins & Chrissie Wellington taking on a stunning assisted wheelchair race in London. Join us this week as we also feature Abbott World Marathon Majors’ very own Danny Coyle LIVE from Boston to detail the aftermath of the...
E14: Haroon Mota - A 6 Star Champion for Underrepresented Runners
April 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBRunning is truly for everyone, and there’s no greater champion for that notion than the remarkable Haroon Mota. A 6 Star Finisher, Founding Director of Active Inclusion Network, and huge advocate for running within the Muslim community, Haroon joins us on Marathon Talk to share his experiences of training through Ramadan. We’re also hot off the back of Paris, so we hear Deena’s exciting experiences and the standout stories from the race, plus a segment of training talk with some quick to...
E13: Regina Fleming - Marathon Queen and 6 Star Finisher in Tokyo
March 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBEverything that Regina Fleming does in running, she had lying within from the start. So ask yourself: What do you have inside of you that’s yet to be discovered? Regina dubs herself an ‘accidental runner’ - an accident which very recently became a stunning 6 Star Finisher’s medal… Deena chats to Regina in an inspiring interview this week on Marathon Talk, where we also talk about trusting the taper in Training Talk, final figures on the record-breaking Tokyo race, and much more! ...
E12: Dr Steve Sigmund - Guinness World Record Setter and ER Hospitalist
March 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBTokyo was an exhilarating weekend of marathon racing, with a remarkable Guinness World Record to boot - never have more 6 Star Finishers been crowned in a single race! Being a part of that record is a privilege that Dr Steve Sigmund experienced, and we chat to him on Marathon Talk this week to understand his heartwarming journey to that finish line. Beyond the 3,000 new 6 Star Finishers, we cover the spectacular sprint finish, more preparation tips for your next spring marathon, national...
E11: Alfred Scaletta - The 6 Star Finisher 46 Years in the Making
February 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBThe final stretch of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships race in Bathurst was fraught with drama, and with the marathon route in Budapest revealed, it’s a big week in the running world. We’ve got a ram-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week with a look at the all-important long run in your marathon training, and the single fall that cost the Bathurst race. On top of all the news and training talk, we have a fantastic interview with the incredible Alfred Scaletta who’s set...
E10: Mary Ngugi, Marathoner and Founder of Nala Track Club
February 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBMary Ngugi is not only an accomplished marathoner, but a force of nature, a catalyst for change, and an inspiration both throughout her racing and beyond. Having launched Nala Track Club, she’s creating opportunities for young girls in Kenya with the potential to achieve similar success. We hear from Mary on the podcast this week, as we also take a look at the stellar elite field for London, Tokyo’s record-breaking run next month, and how much race pace you’re really sacrificing ...
E9: Gary Laybourne, AWMM Age Group World Champion
January 27, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBFor anyone needing inspiration to smash a PB this year, the story of the 2022 AWMM 40-44 Age Group World Champion is one to behold. The race was only Gary Laybourne’s fourth marathon, and he came home in a stellar 2:21:07 - it’s a privilege to hear from him on this week’s Marathon Talk, as he shares his background in triathlon, and the training that helped him fulfil his potential. Also in episode 9, it’s time to build patient progress in February if you’re lining up an April rac...
E8: Emily Sisson, US Marathon Record-Holder and Olympian
January 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIt’s a new year, and Marathon Talk is starting strong with a record-holding star whose standout performance in Chicago set the US marathon record - Emily Sisson. This episode is PERFECT for shaking off the post-Christmas dust, as we hear from Emily how she trains to achieve her stunning results, and Martin & Deena run through how to pick a running plan that works for you! All this, and more on Sydney’s push to secure Kipchoge for their 2024 race, a beloved Boston canine spectator...
E7: Preparing for Running Success in 2023
December 30, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBYou don’t need to have set personal best times this year to find a success story, and it’s those success stories that’ll help drive you to glory in 2023. The year’s end marks a wonderful time for Martin and Deena to look back over 2022, and help you use your highlights, achievements, struggles and ambitions to plan for a marvellous year ahead! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 7:30: How Deena reflected on her performances during her most successful seasons 10:45: The questions you sho...
E6: JohnBoy Smith, Commonwealth Gold Medal-Winning Paralympian
December 16, 2022 01:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBSuccess isn’t earned by deep pockets, but by heart, determination and mindset. Such is the winning mentality of Commonwealth gold medallist, JohnBoy Smith. Recalling his call-up for Team GB in Tokyo and some of the greatest challenges he’s overcome, JohnBoy joins us for a fascinating discussion in the latest episode of Marathon Talk. We also take a look at the fastest ever 2nd half run in Valencia, the scintillating European Cross Country race in Turin, and how Boston is set to tee up a ...
E5: Gina Little, The World’s Oldest Female 6 Star Finisher
December 02, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBGina Little is a true inspiration, and a lesson in longevity, having achieved her 6 Star Finisher’s medal at 77 years young! She carries with her the true spirit of the sport, and stories of such a strong running community. We hear from Gina having completed her 602nd marathon, plus a roundup of stories including the life-saving marathoner, an intriguing sub-3:30 time set while chain smoking, and how to use cross country in your spring marathon build up. In this episode of Marathon Talk:...
E4: Ben Wickham, Sky Sports’ Director of Creative Output
November 18, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThe TCS New York City Marathon is not an easy run at the best of times, but this year’s race gave us some outstanding performances amid the gruelling, humid conditions. One man who’ll attest to the difficulty is this week’s podcast guest, the fantastic Ben Wickham - Director of Creative Output at Sky Sports! We hear from him about his running journey, the holistic pleasures of marathoning, and how we can tell better stories within the sport. Elsewhere, we round up the best performances f...
E3: Edna Kiplagat, Two-Time Marathon World Champion
November 04, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIn any sport it’s ideal to learn from the very best, and as a two-time Marathon World Champion and three-time Abbott World Marathon Majors series winner, it’s hard to find better than Edna Kiplagat. Labelled the ‘Queen of Persistence’ by Outside Magazine, the strength of her mindset is equalled by her consistent success throughout the years. On Marathon Talk this week, we hear what drives Edna’s stunning performances, round up the recent Valencia Half Marathon and upcoming NYC Marathon, ...
E3: Edna Kiplagat
November 04, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIn any sport it’s ideal to learn from the very best, and as a two-time Marathon World Champion and three-time Abbott World Marathon Majors series winner, it’s hard to find better than Edna Kiplagat. Labelled the ‘Queen of Persistence’ by Outside Magazine, the strength of her mindset is equalled by her consistent success throughout the years. On Marathon Talk this week, we hear what drives Edna’s stunning performances, round up the recent Valencia Half Marathon and upcoming NYC Marathon, ...
E2: Chicago’s Blistering Races, Marcel Hug’s Domination, and Chicago Winner Susannah Scaroni on the Evolution of Wheelchair Racing
October 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBWe’ve seen the back of a triple header that’s one of the busiest marathon seasons for a mighty long time, and there’s plenty of superlative performances to pick out. Ruth Chepng’etich ran the 2nd fastest time in women’s marathon history and Marcel Hug’s emphatic racing continues, but it’s the ultimate pleasure to speak with Susannah Scaroni after her first Chicago Women’s Wheelchair Race win! Join Martin & Deena on Marathon Talk for all this, and much more on the busy past and exciting f...
E1: Kipchoge’s New WR, Standouts from Back-to-Back Races, and Race Director Hugh Brasher on London Marathon’s Highlights
October 07, 2022 08:26 - 1 hour - 113 MBBerlin brought us a monumental new World Record from Kipchoge, and London saw some absolute standout performances, and if you missed any of it then Martin & Deena have you covered this week! We’re also lucky enough to speak to the Race Director of last week’s London Marathon about the biggest moments, huge changes to the event this year, and looking ahead to 2023. Alexandria Williams catches us up on her recent back-to-back races, and how the rousing support of the marathon commu...
E0: The Warm Up - Marathon Talk's Return, the BMW Berlin Marathon, and becoming a Six Star Finisher
September 23, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBMarathon Talk is BACK, but not as you know it… Martin Yelling returns to the mic with brand-new co-host Deena Kastor for Marathon Talk 2.0, powered by the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Martin & Deena - a marathon legend, Olympic medallist and former US record holder - kick off with The Warm Up, a pre-release episode where we look ahead to Deena’s preparation for Berlin, break down the ones to watch across the field, and share our exciting plans for the future of Marathon Talk. In thi...
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Episode 600 - Dave Bedford
January 19, 2022 18:22 - 3 hours - 83 MBJoin us one last time as we discuss the latest news in running (and life!) and interview legend of running and the London Marathon, Dave Bedford. We catch up with Tom as we look back over 12 years of Marathon Talk, and there's a very special Tony's Trials. We want to thank each and every one of you for coming on the run with us. Whether you have run, laughed, cried, worn your kit around the world, felt Jantastic, rated your run, ranted or raved. We are grateful for each and every interacti...
Episode 599 - Steve Way
January 05, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBHolly catches up with running legend Steve Way to talk about his career and future plans. Both the male and female 5k World Records are broken in Barcelona, there's a new Winter Wainwrights record, Martin speaks to Nina from new running app Byrd, and we have a rather large announcement.
Episode 598 - Gary House
December 23, 2021 08:12 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBHolly speaks to coach, ultra runner, and podcaster, Gary House, Martin's been swimming in the sea in the dark, and Tom's back in the room.