Marathon Talk

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Episode 135 - Team GB women post Olympics Aug 08, 2012

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We look back at some amazing Brit grit on the track including Mo Farah's superb 10,000m and the women's Olympic Marathon. The Marathon Talk Massive go mad on Friday Street. We also look forward to this weeekends men's Olympic Marathon - can Kenya win? There is rate your run, Tony's Trials, a rave about a plastic Brit and the Marathon Talk Launchpad. Oh and guess what? We catch up with Freya Murray, Claire Hallissey and Mara Yamauchi and discuss that Olympic Marathon.

Episode 134 - Team GB pre Olympics Aug 01, 2012

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The London 2012 Olympic Games are in town! We preview the women's Olympic Marathon this Sunday! Paula Radcliffe injury woes as world record holder withdraws from the marathon. Freya Murray steps in. We speak to Team GB marathon runners, Scott Overall, Freya Murray, Lee Merrien and Claire Hallisey ahead of the Games. The Magic Mile hots up and Tony brings us his weekly trials.

Episode 133 - Jess Draskau Petersson & Noel Stoddart Jul 25, 2012

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It is just two days to go until the 2012 London Olympic Games opens and we are super excited. Scott Overall wins in Sheffield. We speak to Danish marathon representative Jess Draskau Petersson. The Magic MIle 2012 is OPEN! Remember - Friday Street is the place to be on August 5th for the Womens Olympic Marathon. You rate your run and have a rant, rave and a winner. Tony brings us his weekly trials and we did say the Olympic Games in London starts in 2 days!

Episode 132 - John Bryant (Part Two) Jul 18, 2012

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The Magic Mile is Open! We've got the second part of our interview with John Bryant. London 2012 is getting uber close. Friday Street is the place to be on August 5th. There is a Diamond League update. You rate your run and have a rant, rave and a winner of the week. Tony brings us his weekly trials and Tom's buying a Gruffalo.

Episode 131 - John Bryant (Part One) Jul 11, 2012

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We announce the Athletic Show, there's details of the 2012 Magic Mile and where we'll be stood to watch the women's Olympic Marathon on August 5th. There's some Team GB selection controversy, news of a super fast track 5000m in Paris, training talk is all about gearing up for your Autumn campaign, Tony brings us his trials and we interview Fleet Street legend, runner, journalist and historian John Bryant.

Episode 130 - Julian Goater Jul 04, 2012

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We announce a new track and field podcast - The Athletics Show. The Magic Mile gets closer. There is news from the US Olympic trials and the European champs in Helsinki. There's a doubt over a drugs test at Comrades. Tony brings his trials. You rave and rate your run and we talk to 8th man on the UK all time lists for 10000m Julian Goater.

Episode 129 - Dr Andrew Murray Jun 27, 2012

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A busy week on the track with trials for Team GB. We chat about the Magic Mile, a fast 10k in Boston, some great Kenyan Performances, Ellie Greenwood wins WS100. We interview Scotland's Physical Activity Champion Dr Andrew Murray. There is a full podium, Tony brings us his trials and you rave!

Episode 128 - Jason Henderson Jun 20, 2012

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It's the UKA Olympic Track & Field trials in Birmingham. We are joined by editor of Atheltics Weekly, Jason Henderson. We preview the middle and long distance events including Bekele in the 10000m. We have two places to give away at the brand new Royal Parks Ultra, we intro the Magic Mile, Training Talk is about is about Summer peaking, you have a proper rant, Tony brings us his trials and what's the deal with the podium?

Episode 127 - Benita Willis Jun 13, 2012

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Australian marathon record holder, Benita Willis is aiming for her 4th Olympic Games we speak to her on the show. There is a significant Kenyan change for their Olympic marathon team. Some news of amazing track performances in the Diamond League, a little controversy in Japan and some runs underground. You rate your run, have a rave and training talk is with Andy Blow all about hydration.

Episode 126 - Frank Shorter Jun 06, 2012

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Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic Marathon Champ and a legend of marathon running is this weeks interview. The man quoted as leading the running boom in the USA in the 70's. We review super long runs with Comrades Ultra Marathon this past weekend and super fast runs from M0 - Jo. Mo leads the world over 5k and Jo does the double A in a week. Oh and Anthony Whiteman inpires Tom by running a sub 4min mile aged 40! You rate your run and rave. Tony goes to the fair and in Training Talk Martin helps Tom prepare for his first track 1500m.

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