Marathon Talk

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Episode 583 - Celebrating Ron Hill May 26, 2021

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Thanks to TRIBE nutrition for supporting this week's show. We remember legendary marathoner and running icon Dr Ron Hill, and revisit his 2011 interview with Tom. John Kelly recaptures his Pennine Way FKT, there's some crazy-fast 800m times at Ostrava, and a tragedy in China. As parkrun COO, Tom also shares his thoughts on parkrun's return. Plus Exhale coffee support Training Talk as we bring you three sessions to knock out before parkrun resumes.

Episode 582 - Damian Hall May 12, 2021

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Martin talks to Damian Hall about his new book, In it for the Long Run. Thank you to Tribe for supporting this week's show, we catch up with co-founder Tom Stancliffe. There's a new 12-year-old 5K world record, and Anna Rutherford breaks the Southern Upland Record ... fueled on stock cubes. Training Talk is supported by Exhale Coffee, and we speak to their founder, Alex Higham, and discuss our personal returns to running post COVID jab.

Episode 581 - Chris Pratt Apr 28, 2021

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Holly speaks to long-term Marathon Talk super-fan, Chris Pratt, World and British records fall at the Centurion 100 miler, Eliud Kipchoge wins the NN Mission Marathon, Sonia O Sullivan takes on a new Nike coaching role in Portland, Oregon, we see some cracking times at the Cheshire Elite Marathon, and Training Talk is all about running a Thommo.

Episode 580 - Chris Thompson Apr 14, 2021

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Martin speaks to Chris Thompson about his recent victory at the British Olympic marathon trials, and racing's back with Beth Potter running a 5k British record at the Podium 5k. Team GB select their Tokyo marathoners, there's a new half marathon women's world record, Des Linden's going for the 50K world record, plus there's a new V70 national record.

Episode 579 - Steph Davis Mar 31, 2021

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It's the Team GB Olympic Marathon Trials from Kew Gardens, which we hear all about from our roving reporter, Anji Andrews. Holly also speaks to the women's winner Steph Davis, Fukuoka is no more, and there's an update on the UKA review of the cross country distances.

Episode 578 - Tom Bedford Mar 17, 2021

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Martin speaks to Team GB Olympic Marathon trials Race Director, Tom Bedford, the Boston Marathon goes virtual, we catch up on the first of the outdoor track action in Wales, Mo's back on the roads, and after the female V60 marathon WR was broken last weekend in Japan, Training Talk is all about running as a veteran.

Episode 577 - Joan Benoit Samuelson Mar 03, 2021

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Martin speak to 1984 Olympic Marathon Champion and two-time Boston Marathon Champion, Joan Benoit Samuelson. British athletes clock super-fast times on the track in California, there are heated debates about whether runners should be wearing masks, forty-five athletes break 2:10 in Japan, and Training Talk is all about returning to racing post lockdown.

Episode 576 - Tom Craggs Feb 17, 2021

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Holly speaks to England National Marathon Lead, Tom Craggs, about his coaching philosophy. Martin and Anji's book, Running in the Midpack: How to be a Strong, Successful and Happy Runner, is out on now. Plus, there's a new women's 5k WR on the road, a new women's parkrun record, the London Marathon announce their ballot results, Laura Muir lowers the British 1,500m indoor record, and Training Talk is all about injuries.

Episode 575 - Scott Burrell Feb 03, 2021

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Martin speaks to Scott Burrell about running with Type 1 Diabetes, Martin and Anji's book, Running in the Midpack: How to be a Strong, Successful, and Happy Runner, is out on February the 4th, there's a new u20 indoor World Record over 800m, Jim Walmsley just misses out, NOT10KMPBs is off, London goes big, and Richard Edmunds from Runderwear joins us to share news of their Easter virtual event.

Episode 574 - Sophie Raworth Jan 20, 2021

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Holly talks to runner and BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth about how running has been her saviour through lockdown. We also talk about XC running distances, running with a mask, and being a lockdown diva. Plus, Training Talk is back with strength training for runners.

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