

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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Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 14min
Episode 552 - Carla Molinaro
On this week's show Holly speaks to new LEJOG WR holder Carla Molinaro who capped off a week of stunning FKTs, it's a stacked elite field at the Podium 5k, there is a new Ironman WR, we launch our new Limited Edition dog bandana, you rate your runs and flash your kit around the world.

Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 551 - Matt Majendie
On this week's show, London is still on hold, Garmin was down, Damian Hall goes super fast over the Pennine Way and Beth Pascal goes super super fast on the Bob Graham Round. Martin interviews The Evening Standards and BBC Blood Sport Matt Majendie, you rate your runs and share your Marathon Talk Kit around the world.

Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 31min
Episode 550 - Vybarr Cregan-Reid
Tom's back in the studio, Tony's on a mission, Hamburg might not be happening, some marathons are off, some are in the balance, but in good news there's a return to road racing in Northern Ireland. Plus, Martin speaks to Vybarr Cregan-Reid about how running makes us human.

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 16min
Episode 549 - Rob Deering
On this week's show Tony and Holly talk Cornwall, crab sandwiches and running sessions and massive vultures. Martin speaks to comedian and author Rob Deering about his new book, Running Tracks. The women's Wainwrights Fastest Known Time is smashed, more big marathons are cancelled, plus you rate your runs and share your kit around the World.

Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 16min
Episode 548 - Pete Simpson
On this week's show, Martin is joined by Anji. We talk injury recovery and acceptance. Wilson Kipsang is hit with a four year ban, there's a record smashed on the John Muir Way and parkrun is back in New Zealand (whoop!). Holly interviews runner Pete Simpson about his heart stopping race and recovery. Plus you guys rate your run and share your kit around the World.

Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 547 - Mike Jones
On this week's show Tony interviews Peak District FKT running Mike Jones, NYC is off but Hamburg Marathon is on (kinda), Mo Farah has his sights set on the one hour WR, the British Champs will go ahead behind closed doors. Get well soon Geoffrey Kamworow Plus, you guys Rate Your Runs and rock your Kit Around the House.

Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 18min
Episode 546 - Dr Greg Potter
Martin speaks to Health and Performance Consultant, Dr Greg Potter, Tom's got Tuesday legs from his nearly-downhill (not)parkrun, the London Marathon might still happen later this year, and Eilish McColgan looks forward to Tokyo.

Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 17min
Episode 545 - Stephen Scullion
On this week's show Holly is feeling down and needs some Marathon Talk love. Holly speaks to Northern Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion, the Great North Run is cancelled, Brendan Foster gives his views on London going ahead, UKA are looking for a new boss! You rate your runs and share your marathon talk kit around the corner from your house.

Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 22min
Episode 544 - Amelia Boone
On this week's show Martin and Tony host. Holly interviews world champion obstacle racer and endurance athlete Amelia Boone, eight treadmill world records are broken in a single day, you rate your runs and share your marathon talk kit around the corner from your house.

Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 26min
Episode 543 - Cheryl Winn
On this week's show, Boston Marathon is cancelled, you can join Kipchoge in a virtual marathon, Tom interviews Chair of the Comrades Marathon Association (and 1982 Champion) Cheryl Winn. plus you guys Rate Your Runs and rock your Kit Around the House.


