

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 28, 2016 • 1h 45min
Episode 351 - Elise Downing
Martin speaks to Sprintathon organiser Mark Evans and coastal runner Elise Downing, the Berlin Marathon showcases everything great about elite marathoning, Yuki & Marders cut some phenomenal dancefloor shapes, the Fancy Bear saga sticks the spotlight on Brad and Dave, Ed looks to break the world marathon record by 35 minutes (at least), Steve Peters borrows a pair of my shorts, there's a stacked Listener Podium, you Rate Your Run, flash you Marathon Talk Kit Around the World, and bag a couple of Xempo beauties.

Sep 21, 2016 • 1h 50min
Episode 350 - Andy Baddeley
The paralympics comes to a close, Fancy Bears share some big name TUE's including Farah and Wiggins. The New York City marathon announce start-lists. Do heavy shoes slow you down? We speak to Team GB middle distance specialist Andy Baddeley. You rock your kit all around the world, stand atop the Podium and we look at a single Rate Your Run. Oh, and I've run off with Tom's wife Helen.

Sep 14, 2016 • 1h 55min
Episode 349 - Joe Grant
The paralympics rolls on, Mo takes out the Great North Run, Berlin announce a super-speedy start-list, there's some breaking doping news, Tony brings us a Great North Trials, you rock your kit all around the world, stand atop the podium and Rate Your red hot Run and we interview Joe Grant about an amazing journey.

Sep 7, 2016 • 2h 14min
Episode 348 - Jason Cherriman
Tony's back and brings us a super trials from the Bullock Smithy. Tom speaks to obsessive marathon runner Jason Cherriman, the Paralympic Games kicks off in Rio, but is there too much medal pressure? There's a 30-mile marathon in Moray. Amy Hughes is trying to break a treadmill world record. You Rate Your Run, stand on the Podium and share your pictures all around the world.

Aug 31, 2016 • 1h 27min
Episode 347 - The Hawkins Brothers
Martin speaks to the Hawkins brothers about their men's marathon exploits in Rio, the Paralympics are almost here, Laura Muir runs the fastest ever 1,500m by a Brit, Greg has a garden gala and Chicago announce a stacked elite field. You guys rock your Marathon Talk kit all around the world, jump on the Podium, line up for the Launch Pad, Rate Your Run and take us to your happy running place.

Aug 24, 2016 • 2h 3min
Episode 346 - Mario Fraioli
The Rio Olympic Games in Rio comes to a close. The Mo show goes bonkers in Rio as he does the double double. The Brownlee's dominate. Kipchoge wins the Olympic men's marathon but Meb is the class act! Kiwi (and former Brit) Nikki Hamblin gets special IOC medal. Tony is back with a Trial and we speak to Mario Fraioli. You Rate Your Run, stand on the Podium and look amazing in kit around the world.

Aug 17, 2016 • 2h 2min
Episode 345 - Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels
Martin speaks to Team GB marathoners Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels, Tom brings us his weekly Rio catch-up with Mitch Phillips, there's a crazy-fast women's 10,000m, Mo wins the men's 10,000m, Facebook Friday is inspired by the brilliant Jo Pavey, Ed Whitlock continues his world record streak, you guys rock you Xempo kit all around the world, Rate Your Run and stand atop the Podium.

Aug 10, 2016 • 1h 43min
Episode 344 - Martin Yelling (Part Two)
The Rio Olympic Games have kicked off, some nasty crashes in the road race, the athletics starts at the weekend, we catch up on the latest doping news including an open letter from Daley Thompson to the IOC. Kenya get re-instated, Coe gets death threats, Liverpool go for the Commonwealth Games. You look amazing in your Marathon Talk kit and Martin brings you the second part of his Long Run Home story.

Aug 3, 2016 • 1h 47min
Episode 343 - Martin Yelling (Part One)
Martin speaks to Tom about Long Run Home, Ed Whitlock smashes another world record, we bring you news from the Beer Mile World Classic, Tom speaks to Reuters journalist Mitch Phillips live from Rio, a Team GB star misses three doping tests, you guys rock your kit all around the world, Rate Your Run, stand atop the podium, line up for the Launch Pad and share your darkest running moments.

Jul 27, 2016 • 1h 23min
Episode 342 - Tim Heming (Part Two)
Helen stands in for Martin, the IOC take a somewhat controversial stance re Russia, Steve Magness speaks out, Mary Decker and Zola Budd are re-united! Tony has a Trial, we have the Podium, you rock your MT Kit around the World and Tom has part two of his Tim Heming interview.


