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E31: Liz Yelling - Team GB Manager & Olympian Dec 08, 2023

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This 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 Major…

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - We catch up with Martin & Deena's running escapades through the darker months,
9:45 - Huge news from Sydney's drive to become the next Major in 2025, and Valencia's rip roaring, record-breaking race
19:20 - Liz Yelling takes over the mic from husband Martin to talk about her Team GB squad mentality, top tips for taking on hills, mud and hay bales, plus how cross country feeds into marathoning

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E30: Simone Carniglia Nov 24, 2023

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Simone 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 indulge in the muddy joys of cross country
9:50 - Rounding up the fascinating 6 Star Stats from the year, share our concerns & support for Tom Evans, and discover a unique marriage proposal method
20:35 - The return of Training Talk, as we cover how best to recover in the off-season, and the smartest way to pick your training back up in the new year
26:35 - A fascinating conversation with Simone Carniglia about his record-setting runs, how he manages his runs with Type 1 Diabetes, and what lies ahead for him

E29: Catherine Debrunner Nov 10, 2023

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After 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 scintillating commentary for the world feed.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Deena's recovery from a 25 hour trip home from New York & the excitement of commentating on the world feed
11:20 - Rounding up a thriller in NYC with a course record broken, close call in the women's race, and Marcel Hug completing the clean sweep
33:50 - Catherine Debrunner joins us to break down her HUGE 2023, becoming Series XV Champion, the challenges of NYC street racing, and much more

E28: Calli Thackery Oct 27, 2023

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Imagine 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 Marcel Hug's lining up an unprecedented clean sweep.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Martin's dinner with the stars, Deena's joyful exploration, and the art of leaf peeping
9:00 - A roundup of Deena's induction to the New York Road Runners' Hall of Fame, the stacked lineup for NYC, and Marcel Hug's hunt for a clean sweep
20:00 - Calli Thackery takes us through her route to running the UK's 2nd fastest women's marathon EVER, setting her sights on Paris, and enjoying running for what it is, rather than goal-chasing

E27: Gene Dykes Oct 12, 2023

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We'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.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Deena's front row seats for the Chicago Marathon, and Martin's other running escapades
8:00 - All the lowdown from Chicago, with Kiptum & Hassan's stellar runs, the start of a race for shoe supremacy, and much more
37:00 - We sit down with the incredible Gene Dykes to get his take on an exemplary performance, unparalleled dedication to his watch, and setting his sights on yet another World Record

E26: Keith Turner - The World's Fastest Blind Half-Marathoner Sep 29, 2023

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World 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 episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Catching up on Martin and Deena's escapades, recent runs, and how they stack up to the recent record-breaking runs
5:00 - One of the most breathtaking weeks in marathon running with Berlin's record-setting race, and how it sets up a super showdown in Chicago
32:30 - The amazing duo of Keith Turner and Jim Roberts give us the inside track on how they set the new half marathon WR for a blind, untethered runner

E25: Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon's Race Director Sep 15, 2023

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The 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:

0:00 - Martin & Deena return to cover a surprise visit to A&E, a thrilling road bike race, and racing children
9:50 - Rounding up the marathon world's top stories, from a Mexico City marathon fraught with cheaters, to the anticipation building for Sydney & Berlin this month
21:10 - Sydney Marathon's Race Director, Wayne Larden, shares the race's fascinating journey to hosting the Age Group World Championships, and its hopes to become the 7th Major

E24: Alexandria Williams Aug 25, 2023

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The 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 escapades, connecting with nature through running, and the Women's World Cup
10:50 - Rounding up the World Athletics Championships' dramatic Women's 10,000m, warming up for this weekend's race in Budapest, and a new high heeled World Record
25:25 - Alexandria Williams shares the inspirational journey she's taken to becoming a 6 Star Finisher, and the importance of the running community

E23: Tom Williams - parkrun COO and Marathon Talk Co-Founder Aug 11, 2023

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Long-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.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Starting the show with a focus on Tom's major impact on the global running community, and his time-pressured race plans
9:20 - Wrapping up the biggest stories, from the continued wait for Kiptum vs Kipchoge, to the sweat-inducing start time announcement for the US Olympic Trials
22:40 - The long-awaited reunion for Martin and Tom, as the former Co-Hosting pair cover the parkrun landscape, huge global milestones, and Tom's lessons & moments of pride in his accomplishments

E22: Dawna Stone - AbbottWMM CEO Jul 28, 2023

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Dawna 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 upcoming TEDx Talk, and so much more…

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Introducing interim co-host Danny with a look at the World Cup, Deena's high school reunion, and an exciting TEDx opportunity
7:20 - Rounding up some stellar times in the Diamond League, a new World Record in the mile, and Jeannie Rice's domination at the age group world championships
17:05 - Abbott World Marathon Majors's CEO Dawna Stone shares her staggering career in marathon media, huge hurdles she's overcome, and the tenets that she holds true in all that she does

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