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Marathon Talk

Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling

Marathon Talk has returned in 2022 as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors family. Hosted by Martin Yelling and the great Deena Kastor, every two weeks we"ll bring you news, views and some amazing guest interviews from across the world of marathons and running.

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01:15:42

E61: Paula Radcliffe MBE - Former Women’s World...

Marathon Talk ·

2025/01/17

All-time best lineups, exclusive news, and Paula Radcliffe herself on Marathon Talk? We couldn’t start 2025 any better, could we… Paula Radcliffe MBE is our very first guest on the show, talking to us ahead of her majestic marathon return! She’s taking on Tokyo and Boston, the latter of which has a stacked elite field… or so we thought, til London unveiled their roster. Get the jump on two of the most anticipated races in a generation, with one of the most iconic runners of a generation, on episode

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E60: The 7 Best Running Moments of 2024

Marathon Talk ·

2024/12/27

It’s the last show of the year, so what better way to round off 2024 than with a look at 2024’s most memorable moments! In celebration of Sydney’s 7th Star status, we’ve hand-picked 7 standout stories; from remarkable Six Star Finishers to blistering records, we’ve been treated to a stellar year for the sport. Join Martin and Deena one last time, for the very best of 2024! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - For the final time this year, we hear how Martin and Deena are rounding off 2024 and

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01:02:31

E59: Tommie Runz - 6 Star Finisher in a Single Season

Marathon Talk ·

2024/12/13

Record-breaking debutants, speedy teens and iconic Six Star Finishers - we have it all in this week’s Marathon Talk! Among all the world-best performances from the lilies of Sabastian Sawe and Gout Gout, we’re joined in this episode by the iconic Tommie Runz off the back of running all six Majors this year. Tune in to catch his take on the Majors circuit and representing his community, while we also cover Valencia’s rapid performances, a thrilling cross country title, and much more… In this

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56:36

E58: Your Questions Answered - with Abbott World...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/11/29

Sydney, Shanghai, Cape Town: what do all these new and prospective Majors mean for marathon running’s greatest prize? This week’s news roundup collides with the Q&A spotlight that we shine upon Abbott World Marathon Majors’ Danny Coyle! Cape Town and Shanghai are taking strides in their journey to become Majors, and Danny shares what this means for all the Six Star Hopefuls, and for those of you hungry for more… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Deena’s taking on a new challenge with

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01:01:36

E57: Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon’s Event Director

Marathon Talk ·

2024/11/15

One week on from the most incredible race in New York, it’s time to look back on our race in the five boroughs, and the top stories from the elite field. In a packed show this week, we’ve also got all the numbers on this year’s Six Star Finishers, and following Sydney’s exciting news that it’ll join the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, we catch up with the incredible Wayne Larden, Race Director for the newly minted Major! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Deena and Martin take

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E56: Martin & Deena LIVE at the TCS New York City...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/11/08

It’s crunch time for Martin and Deena - they took on the 5 boroughs together, but how did they fare? They bring you a very special episode of Marathon Talk from on the streets of New York City, bringing to life the stories of those around them, and an impressive roundup of the elite field results… literally as they happened! Join us for 26.2 miles of the infectious New York atmosphere, plus a bonus update on Sydney’s strides to become the 7th Major… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 -

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E55: Ron Romano - 12-time NYC Marathon Legend

Marathon Talk ·

2024/11/01

New York is calling… The TCS New York City Marathon is this weekend, but are Martin, Deena, and the elite field ready? One man who is, and our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, is NYC legend, 12x New York finisher and 3x Six Star Finisher, Ron Romano - he gives us the lowdown on how to nail New York! Elsewhere, Martin & Deena cover yet another World Record, the shoe technology that might be behind the recent upsurge in women’s record-setters, and we look at how the elite field shapes up for

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01:02:23

E54: Carey Pinkowski - Chicago’s Executive Race Director

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2024/10/18

The new Women’s World Record wasn’t just pipped by a few seconds in Chicago… it was utterly obliterated. Take a bow, Ruth Chepng'etich. With front row seats to the first woman running sub-2:10, Chicago’s Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski is our special guest in a stacked show on this week’s Marathon Talk! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off with tales of Deena’s Chicago experience, and a check in on Martin and Deena’s… questionable training progress 8:20 - The

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E53: Rob Simmelkjaer - New York Road Runners CEO

Marathon Talk ·

2024/10/04

Every runner has a story, and Rob Simmelkjaer’s unique journey gives him an inspiring focus on telling those fascinating stories. Rob is our special guest on this week’s Marathon Talk, as he runs us through his experience as a newly-minted Berlin finisher, and his insider tips for those running through the 5 boroughs of NYC next month! Elsewhere in the show, Martin lets us in on his ‘rookie’ moment, we’ve an uplifting tale of a new 6 Star Finisher with COPD, and we wrap up the biggest stories

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58:12

E52: Kelly Willis - Three-Time 6 Star Finisher

Marathon Talk ·

2024/09/20

Of all the prospects from Sydney Marathon’s ram-packed weekend, perhaps the most enticing might be its future status as a seventh Major… We’ve a huge show this week, featuring a three-time 6 Star Finisher to give us the lowdown on Sydney’s course, whether it’s likely to become that seventh star, and if not then what it could improve. Elsewhere, the Age Group World Championships gave us some admirable performances, Jacob Ingrbritsen gave us a wild show at the Copenhagen Half Marathon, and much

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E51: Cole Hocker - Olympic 1500m Champion

Marathon Talk ·

2024/09/06

It’s not every week that we’re joined on Marathon Talk by an OLYMPIC CHAMPION; let alone one who won gold in such a dramatic style… Cole Hocker was Paris’ 1500m Olympic Champion, and we get the scoop from him on how he trumped the titans of Kerr and Ingebritsen, the training mentality that unlocked such a performance, and the power of choosing your stresses! Elsewhere in the show, we check in on Martin’s triathlon triumphs, eye up the stellar lineups for autumn marathon season, round up a surprise

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01:06:32

E50: Ray Flynn - Irish Mile Record Holder, Olympian...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/08/23

It’s with a heavy heart that we wave au revoir to Paris for the Olympics, but what a thrilling anthology of racing stories it’s written for us. Not only do we debrief all the quintessential moments from the games on Marathon Talk this week, but off the back of THAT men’s 1500m, we speak with the agent for all three medal winners - Irish Mile Record Holder, Ray Flynn! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - This episode’s opening ceremony features Deena’s incredible experiences at the games in

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E49: Summer Olympic Games - Paris 2024

Marathon Talk ·

2024/08/09

We are right in the thick of Olympic athletics action and on the eve of the Olympic Marathon in Paris. In this week’s episode of Marathon Talk, Martin & Deena take a look at their favourite Olympic moments so far, including the swimming, cycling, triathlons and track races. They review the upcoming marathon’s key contenders and the heartbreaking withdrawal of Team Great Britain’s Charlotte Purdue before shining the spotlight on our own 2004 Athens Olympic Medalist…! In this episode of Marathon

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01:02:49

E48: Chris & Nik Nikic - The World’s First 6 Star...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/07/26

March 2024 saw barriers broken at the Tokyo Marathon by a man whose dedication to being 1% better every day is utterly inspiring - Chris Nikic. The first to complete the 6 Abbott Majors as an athlete with Down’s Syndrome, his outlook on resilience, progress and motivation should rouse us all, so it’s a joy for Chris and his father Nik to join us on this episode of Marathon Talk. It’s an episode not to be missed, as we give you the rundown on everything to look out for at the Olympics in Paris! In

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E47: Marcus Brown - Co-Founder of One Percent Running...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/07/12

Running is for everyone, and there are few flying the flag higher for that than the incredible Marcus Brown. From 4:55 finishes to Co-Founding his own running club championing diverse backgrounds in the running community, his is a voice worth amplifying as he joins us on this week’s episode of Marathon Talk! Also on the show, Martin recalls his recent triathlon triumphs, we highlight some blistering Diamond League performances, and there’s controversy around the UK’s Olympic selections… In this

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E46: Chris Slater - Finisher at 2024’s Marathon Des...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/06/28

The Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert is among the toughest feats any runner can achieve, and fresh from a Top 50 finish is the remarkable Chris Slater. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to speak with him on this week’s Marathon Talk - his recovery from addiction has led him on an endurance running journey from which we can’t help but be inspired. Elsewhere in the show, we put the spotlight on Russ Cook for his next adventure, track & field taking centre stage at the next Olympics, and a

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E45: The Pub Quiz - with AbbottWMM Chief Content...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/06/14

The AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Championships are nearly upon us - are you ready for the blazing fast field lining up in Sydney? This week’s Marathon Talk is your chance to put that to the test, as Danny Coyle returns to the podcast as quizmaster, bringing us the stellar stats for those toeing the line in September. Elsewhere in the running world, we bring you the latest from a record-setting NCAA Championships, the rapid racing we saw in Rome last week, and why Boston’s ‘Spike’ is getting a

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E44: Joan Benoit Samuelson - The First Ever Women’s...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/05/31

When LA saw the first ever Olympic women’s marathon champion, it was none other than this week’s Marathon Talk guest who crossed the line first - Joan Benoit Samuelson. An icon in the sport and Deena’s greatest mentor, she joins us on the podcast this week to share her remarkable relationship with the sport, and the power of storytelling within it. Elsewhere in the show, the Diamond League gives us record-breaking runs and a tantalising preview of Paris, while Training Talk is all about

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01:00:51

E43: Mallory Creveling - Runner’s World Deputy...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/05/17

What better time to exhibit the extraordinary mental benefits of running than during Mental Health Awareness Week. That’s been a huge focus for this week’s Marathon Talk guest, Runner’s World’s Mallory Creveling, who’s been working on a must-read piece of work on wellness - ‘The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health’. Learn more on this week’s podcast, where we also share the best path to recovery from unexpected injuries, peek ahead at Bekele vs Kipchoge, and bring you some superb 6 Star Stats. In

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01:01:46

E42: Anya Culling - Lockdown Runner-Turned-Elite...

Marathon Talk ·

2024/05/03

What a story Anya Culling written, from humble beginnings to the elite field in a matter of years. She plans to continue her upward trajectory as her tale was one of so many stunning performances from the recent TCS London Marathon! Anya joins us as we debrief a weekend that gave us a new women’s-only WR, a moving success story for friend of the show Sam Perkins, and Training Talk tackles the three things EVERYONE should do after a spring marathon… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We intro

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