Marathon Talk

On this week's show Martin speak to the co-founder of Strava Mark Gainey about segments, set up, the Rim to Rim and the future. We remember American track star Gabriele Grunewald, young Brit track stars re-write the record books, Kara Goucher runs Leadville, Kenyan marathoner banned for rat poison. We talk summer speed work to sharpen you up, you rate your run, talk about what keeps you going, wear your MT kit at Comrades and stand on the MT podium.

Tom's just arrived back from Comrades, where him and his Dad snuck inside the cut-off, finishing in a brilliant 11 hours and 45 minutes, so we're going to focus mostly on that incredible race. Although, Tony is also here with some Trials.

On this week's show Tom speaks to Steve Way and Martin speaks to Chrissie Wellington about this weekend's Comrades race. We're on 'the Gram'. Caster can compete, for the moment. John Kerry DNF's so does James Williams. Callum Hawkins is fired up for Doha. Kipchoge is blogging about 1:59. It's all about Comrades for Tom and Brian. You rate your runs, wear your kit with pride, talk about your biggest taper errors and stand on the podium!

Mo Farah and Steph Twell retain their British 10k titles, the day after Melissa Courtney and Chris O'Hare triumph over the mile. There's another high profile positive from Kenya, and James Williams is looking to break the Land's End to John o'Groats record. Sarah Dudgeon interviews Adharanand Finn, Training Talk is all about Tom's top taper tips (to himself), and Facebook Friday is all about a healthier happier you.

On this week's show Martin speaks to Hayley Carruthers about 'that London Marathon' finish from this year's race, the London Marathon ballot is the biggest ever, there could be a new world marathon major, it's a down-down at Comrades and fast in Manchester. Nicky Spinks does the Paddy Buckley Double. In Training Talk we look at picking your next race, you rate your run, Tony's here with his trials. You stand on the podium and are all over the launchpad.

On this week's show Tom hosts a Q&A with Nicky Spinks where they talk all things Double Bob and the Barkley Marathons, Mo and Galen are running Chicago, Aly Dixon ups the distance, Athletics South Africa will appeal the decision against Caster Semenya, and there's quite possibly the greatest dip ever from someone with quite possibly the greatest name ever! Holly's back from her latest victory, Tom and Brian talk Comrades training with just a few weeks to go, and you guys break down barriers in Facebook Friday.

On this week's show we're joined by the the 3rd fastest female British marathoner in history after her recent 2hr25min in London, Charlotte Purdue. Eliud Kipchoge announces another crack at going sub 2 hours the marathon. Caster Semenya has her CAS appeal rejected, there's a new 50-mile world best, Training Talk is supported by Thriva and looks at that tricky period after a marathon, Tony's here with his trials, you rate your run, look amazing in your MT kit around the world and share your most dramatic finish line moments.

We bring you all the news from a spectacular Virgin Money London Marathon. There were world records for a fastest second half, first loser, and third placer... incredible performances from male and female Brits, stories galore, and Eliud Kipchoge at his glorious best. We also catch up with Sarah O'shea about how her race went, and Training Talk looks at what to do if your marathon didn't go to plan.

This week's show is sponsored by Precision Hydration. Eliud's up for London, the Two Oceans Marathon is re-routed, and Bernard Lagat is after his family marathon record. We announce a new leisure tee, Training Talk is brought to you by Fitness Rewards, and Tom speaks to Vicky Holland in part two of our interview with the current World Triathlon Champion.

On this week's show Yuki couldn't retain his Boston crown whilst septegenarian Gene Dykes ran super fast. CJ Albertson runs a 2:17 marathon, indoors! Martin and Holly talk mental strength on race day, Tony's here with his trials, we're joined by 2012 Team GB Olympic triathlete and 2018 World Triathlon Series Champion Vicky Holland, you rate your run, show off your kit and stand on the podium!