

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.
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2015 • 1h 56min
Episode 295 - Jason Henderson
Tom is on holiday sunning his little legs and Sarah Russell steps in to co-host. It's a packed show with an in-depth chat with Jason Henderson from Athletics Weekly and Duncan Simpson is back for Training Talk. The Jabra Podium, you Rate Your Run and Tony has a Trial.

Aug 26, 2015 • 2h 11min
Episode 294 - Jamie Ramsay
The World Athletics Championships keep us on the edge of our seats as Mo and Jess take gold, Bolt and Gatlin go head-to-head and the American women enjoy mixed fortunes over 10,000m. Away from Beijing Liliya Shobukhova has her ban reduced, you guys catch some rays in your classic blacks, you Rate Your Run and stand atop a stacked Jabra Podium.

Aug 19, 2015 • 1h 30min
Episode 293 - Mark Daly (Part Two)
We have got part two of our thought provoking interview with BBC investigative reporter Mark Daly, this week it's about his EPO use. There's an update on another drug study, Salazaar will be at the Worlds (which starts this week), Pavey should be awarded a World Championships bronze. You Rate Your Run, talk about what you'd like on a desert island and stand proud on the Jabra Podium.

Aug 11, 2015 • 1h 50min
Episode 292 - Mark Daly (Part One)
Tom and Martin speak to Mark Daly about his investigation into Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project, we bring you up to speed with the latest on the doping scandal surrounding the IAAF, Nick Symmonds gets de-selected by Team USA, news of Kenyan athletes supporting a great cause, our first ever Xempo t-shirt makes the Facebook album, you Rate Your Run and stand atop the Jabra Podium.

Aug 5, 2015 • 2h 6min
Episode 291 - Sorrell Walsh
There is a follow up doping expose from German documentary maker ARD and the Sunday Times, Training Talk looks at Tom's 5K plan of attack, you stand atop of the Jabra Podium, Rate Your Run and rock your super-cool Marathon Talk kit alla round the world. We speak to Sorrell Walsh about getting more women running and Tony has a Trial!

Jul 29, 2015 • 1h 51min
Episode 290 - Lauren Fleshman
We speak to American 5,000m speedster Lauren Fleshman, there is news from the London Diamond League weekend, our listeners speak to Mo in Facebook Friday, we hear about positive tests from this years Comrades race, there's sad news from Kenya, Training Talk looks at you Autumn marathon progress, you stand atop of the Jabra Podium, Rate Your Run and rock your super-cool Marathon Talk kit all around the world.

Jul 22, 2015 • 1h 30min
Episode 289 - Julia Bleasdale
We catch up with Team GB Olympian in both the 5000m and 10000m at London 2012, Julia Bleasdale about her new found love for running. There is a new WR in the women's 1500m for Dibaba in Monaco and a super fast men's 1500m. Kara Goucher speaks out but stays schtum. Jurek gets a ticking off. Kipsang and friends walk for peace. You Rate Your Run and tweet us. The Jabra Podium is all about the men. Come on girls, keep up!

Jul 15, 2015 • 1h 56min
Episode 288 - Greg Brock
Martin talks to Guru Greg about his recent Bob Graham Round. Tom has actually done some training. Mo wins in Lausanne, Training Talk reflects on your lifestyle, you Rate Your Run, Tony is here with a Trial, there is a male dominated Jabra Podium and we've got some super cool photos of you guys rockin you MT T-shirts all around the world.

Jul 8, 2015 • 1h 44min
Episode 287 - Mark Berry
Martin chats with Mark Berry who ran the entire SWCP in 11 days. We bring you up to speed with the Gold Coast Marathon. Hannah O took top spot at the Potteries. Overall overhauls in the final sprint, Jager bombs. Plus we have got a one off Corkey's Corner. You Rate YourRun, talk to us about staying cool, top the Jabra Podium and are competingin events all over the world in the Listener Launchpad.

Jul 1, 2015 • 2h 9min
Episode 286 - Michael Westphal
Tom speaks to Boston qualifier and Parkinson's sufferer, Michael Westphal. We update you on the latest news surrounding Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project. Facebook Friday celebrates your celebrations, there is a stunning septuagenarian at the Western States 100, Boy on the Run is back... for the last time! Th eJabra Podium is stacked and you show your Marathon Talk colours all around the world.


