Marathon Talk

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Episode 573 - Pete Reed Jan 06, 2021

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On this week's show Martin and Holly and catch up after the Christmas break. Martin speaks to British rower and three time Olympic Gold Medallist Pete Reed about life after his spinal stroke in 2019. We look back at 'something on social' and 'the world of running' and Training Talk is back with the benefits of going easy in lockdown.

Episode 572 - Farewell Tom and Tony Dec 23, 2020

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On this weeks show we say farewell to Tom and Tony in a special end of an era show. Tom, Tony, Holly and Martin celebrate the last 11 years together. Tony brings us his his final Tony's Trials and we listen back to some of the all time time classics. Thank you Tom and Tony. We love yo both.

Episode 571 - Brian Flaspohler Dec 16, 2020

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On this week's show Martin hosts with Holly. We're joined from across the pond by Brian Flaspohler to talk 1906 St Louis Marathon, you run by choice, there's no National 2021, there's no XC in the Olympics, the Olympic Marathon route is confirmed. Plus you guys Rate Your Run and flash your Kit Around the World.

Episode 570 - Simon Freeman Dec 09, 2020

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Holly speaks to Like The Wind Magazine's Simon Freeman, Tom's back in the studio (for the penultimate time!), records tumble in Valencia, and there's 'the greatest ever two-day distance double by a Brit'. Plus you guys Rate Your Runs and flash your Kit Around the World.

Episode 569 - Tom Bedford Dec 02, 2020

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On this week's show Martin interview's Tom Bedford about the Team GB Olympic marathon trials, Kilian drops out of the 24hr WR attempt, competition gets the green light post lockdown, there are super fast times at the Delhi HM, some sad news about legendary fell running icon Pete Bland, and you rate your runs!

Episode 568 - Nick Samuels Nov 25, 2020

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On this week's show Martin interviews elite runner Nick Samuels about cardiac issues in runners, there is news about next year's Olympic marathon trials, the Ekiden relays in Japan get see some speedy times despite no shoes, you share your Marathon Talk kit around the hound and there's a bumper Rate Your Run.

Episode 567 - Team Kerr Nov 18, 2020

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On this week's show Tony and Holly are in the house. Holly interviews Team Kerr, the Northern Ireland family who run and roll together. Mo Farah has a fall, Kilian Journet is going for a WR, you share your Marathon Talk kit around the hound and there's a bumper Rate Your Run.

Episode 566 - Michael Crawley Nov 11, 2020

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Martin speaks to anthropologist and author, Michael Crawley, about his latest book, Out of Thin Air, and there's news from Japan as the Olympic countdown continues. Plus you guys Rate Your Runs and flash your Kit Around the World.

Episode 565 - James Thie Nov 04, 2020

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On this week's show Martin speaks to world masters 1500m champion, 3.57 miler, Welsh and British international and now one of the UK's leading endurance coaches; James Thie. Thanks to Mymo for supporting the show. We remember Team GB mountain runner Chris Smith, get Mo out of here, Galen goes fast, Laura Muir is up for athlete of the year, Training Talk gives you 5 ways to run in lockdown, and you rate your runs and share your Marathon Talk Kit Around The World.

Episode 564 - Jake Smith Oct 28, 2020

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Mymo sponsor the show, Martin interviews new British under-23 half-marathon record holder Jake Smith, Tommy Hughes takes down yet another record, and the shoe wars continue.

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