Marathon Talk

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Episode 242 - Ben Fairburn Aug 27, 2014

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Tom is away having babies and so Martin is back from his hols and joined by Commonwealth Games 6th placer and 2nd time Marathon Talk co-host, Susan Partridge. Mo has been record setting. New York champions return in 2014. Could you imagine running a marathon a day for over a year? You Rate Your Run, appear on the Podium and make us laugh. Training Talk looks at session progression and we interview the amazing Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon first timer, Ben Fairburn.

Episode 241 - Jess Coulson & Andi Jones Aug 20, 2014

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Andi Jones takes Martin's place while the original podfather gets buff in the sun, Jess Coulson speaks to Tom about her running and research, Jo Pavey focuses on Rio, Mo gets back to the track, Kenenisa Bekele talks the talk and Tony's lost his mojo.

Episode 240 - Jess Trengove Aug 13, 2014

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We have a great interview with Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games women's marathon bronze medallist, Australian, Jess Trengove. The Magic Mile is done. Team Kenya have some travel nightmares, the European Athletics Championships is underway and we're frustrated. Could your next race photos be free? You Rate Your Run, it's a mens only Podium and Boy on the Run is in town!

Episode 239 - James Dunne Aug 06, 2014

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We reflect on a brilliant Commonwealth Games. We interview sport rehab coach, James Dunne. Galen Rupp has twins, the Magic Mile continues and Gemma Steel storms to victory in the States. Training Talk helps you beat the clock, plus there is the usual Winner of the Week, Listener Podium, Launch Pad, Rate Your Run, Facebook Fun and Tony is back with a Trial.

Episode 238 - Commonwealth Games 2014 Jul 30, 2014

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The Commonwealth Games is underway and we look at the men's and women's marathons. Mike Shelley takes home a surprise Aussie Gold, Steve Way runs a new British V40 record and whilst Kenyans finish 1-2 in the women's race, Australian Jess Trengove snatches a bronze in the closing stages. We speak to the top Home Countries finishers in both races, Scotlands Susan Partridge and Derek Hawkins as well as the first English finishers across the line, Louise Damen and the man of the moment, Steve Way. The Magic Mile is underway - it's time for fast! You Rate YourRun, stand on the Listener Podium and tell us where you are racing next in the Launchpad

Episode 237 - Marty Dent Jul 23, 2014

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The Commonwealth Games are just days away. We catch up with Aussie favourite, Marty Dent and preview the men's and womens marathons along the host of the Naked Runners, Dave Robbo. Tony is here with a Trial plus there is a Winner of the Week, Rate Your Run and Facebook Friday.

Episode 236 - Susan Partridge Jul 16, 2014

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Women slow down less than men. There is mo doubt over Mo. We look at the Home Nations womens team for the Commonwealth Games. The Scottish parade kit causes a stir. Kilian Jornet breaks the Hardrock 100 record, Boy on the Run is back and Talk Training hits the track. Plus, there's the usual Rate Your Run, Listener Podium abd Facebook fun.

Episode 235 - Ben Moreau Jul 09, 2014

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It was the Gold Coast marathon and the Yuki smackdown. Some news of Paula Radcliffe's comeback plans and Farah is injured. We look at some of the Home Counties representatives in the Commonwealth Games marathon. We speak to one of those, Englishman, Ben Moreau about his preparations and race aspirations. Training Talk is about getting ready for your Autumn marathon, you Rate Your Run, Boy on the Run is back and who is on the podium this week?

Episode 234 - James Tarran Jul 02, 2014

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Tom has been celebrating his 40th birthday with a fancy dinner and he interviews James Tarran. There's some news of where not to go on a running holiday, some uber long distance race results, could we see a new world marathon record in Berlin? Dennis Kimetto thinks so. Who would win over 400m - Weir or Farah? You Rate Your Run, appear on the Podium, have a Rant and Tony is back with a Trial.

Episode 233 - Andrew Davies Jun 24, 2014

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We have got a Parkrun ABC, results from the City of London Mile, news of the Magic Mile, Kipsang gets taken down by his mate, Lee Merrien's out of the Commonwealth Games, Fellrunningandy speaks to Martin, Greg McMillan gets high with Tom, Tony is back with a Trial, Tom has been running around Ireland and Martin is going solo.

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