Marathon Talk

Marathon Talk is BACK, but not as you know it… Martin Yelling returns to the mic with brand-new co-host Deena Kastor for Marathon Talk 2.0, powered by the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Martin & Deena - a marathon legend, Olympic medallist and former US record holder - kick off with The Warm Up, a pre-release episode where we look ahead to Deena's preparation for Berlin, break down the ones to watch across the field, and share our exciting plans for the future of Marathon Talk. In this episode of Marathon Talk: The podcast's exciting return, and the many stories yet to tell Deena's running history & anticipation to become co-host Ones to watch at the upcoming BMW Berlin Marathon Inspiring stories from the Age Group World Championships Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

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Join us one last time as we discuss the latest news in running (and life!) and interview legend of running and the London Marathon, Dave Bedford. We catch up with Tom as we look back over 12 years of Marathon Talk, and there's a very special Tony's Trials. We want to thank each and every one of you for coming on the run with us. Whether you have run, laughed, cried, worn your kit around the world, felt Jantastic, rated your run, ranted or raved. We are grateful for each and every interaction, for the community you have created and we thank you for the support.

Holly catches up with running legend Steve Way to talk about his career and future plans. Both the male and female 5k World Records are broken in Barcelona, there's a new Winter Wainwrights record, Martin speaks to Nina from new running app Byrd, and we have a rather large announcement.

Holly speaks to coach, ultra runner, and podcaster, Gary House, Martin's been swimming in the sea in the dark, and Tom's back in the room.

Fantastic running from Fionnuala McCormack at the Valencia marathon, we take a look at the British Athletics Cross Challenge results, Martin speaks to Kevin Dutton & Steve Ingham about their metro marathon challenge and this week's Training Talk is how to be safe running in the dark.

Throughout November the show is sponsored by Runderwear, a small brand in Dorset, who make seamless, moisture-wicking, technical performance underwear to prevent chafing. Plus, Martin speaks to V70 British marathon record holder Mike Sheridan, there's a new men's half marathon world record, US runner Julia Hawkins crushes the vet 100 metre world record, and The Night of the 10,000m PBs returns.

This week's show is dedicated to the memory of much-loved Marathon Talk listener, Dave Blackman. This month the show is supported by our friends at Runderwear, and we hear from co-founder Rich Edmonds about an ace comp to win a £200 voucher.

We see a new women's half marathon world record, a men's European marathon record, a beer mile world record, and Eilish McColgan breaks the British road 10 mile record. Holly catches up with the London Marathon's second British female, Rose Harvey, and this week's Training Talk is all about why you should consider cross country this year.

The autumn marathon season is truly back in full swing, and it's packed! We look back at marathons in London, Chicago, Boston, and Manchester. What a week! Holly shares her own London story and plans for her forthcoming record attempt, and Martin speaks to Chris Evans Breakfast Show newsreader, Rachel Horne, about her London Marathon debut.