Marathon Talk

Marathon Talk is back for 2026, and what an episode we have for you to start the new season! First up, we're joined by Spencer Matthews, as he prepares to head to Japan to take on the Tokyo Marathon. Our second guests, whom you may have seen on your social media feeds over the last few weeks, Aubrey Mvula and Liz Newcomer, were judges for the recent Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel World Tour competition.  They talk us through the process they used to find their winner, Leodhais MacPhearson, and we also have the chance to speak to the man himself as he prepares to run every Abbott World Marathon Major over the next two years. We're so excited be back! On this episode of Marathon Talk: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Martin & Deena catch-up 03:37 - Marathon Talk meets Spence Matthews 35:24 - We meet Aubrey Mvula, Liz Newcomer and Leodhais MacPhearson to talk about the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel World Tour competition. 1:06:01 - Wrap-Up Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Spencer Matthews | Instagram | Untapped Podcast on Spotify Aubrey Mvula | Instagram Liz Newcomer | Instagram Leodhais MacPhearson | Instagram

2/6/26 • 67:20

It's nearly Christmas! And on this episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by content creator, runner, comedian, and public speaker, Laura Green, for a special episode of Christmas Running Confessions. Our listeners have been anonymously submitting their Christmas confessions, so we're going to have some fun reading them! Oh, and plus a little about the recent Valencia Marathon.  Special thanks to our guest, Laura Green, and you can catch Laura as she hosts The Running Game Show in Boston on April 16th 2026. Tickets are available: HERE -------------- Our show this week is brought to you by the Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill The KICKR RUN offers the freedom and form of outdoor running at home. Its Dynamic Pacing capability means the treadmill matches your pace automatically with no controls needed, offering you a more natural running experience, and its Unmatched Connectivity means you can sync up with the Wahoo ecosystem and third-party apps, including the simulation of routes from the Wahoo App, Strava or Zwift. Perfect for the holiday season…Marathon Talk listeners can get a Free Headwind smart fan worth $319 or £229, when purchasing a KICKR RUN from wahoofitness.com, using code "RUNTALK" at checkout. On this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Martin and Deena have a Christmas Update 5:58 - Update from the Valencia Marathon 11:22 - We hear your Running Confessions, with Laura Green. 37:44 - Wrap-up Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Laura Green | Instagram

12/19/25 • 38:50

Got a question you've always wanted to ask the team at Abbott World Marathon Majors? Well, now is your chance! We're joined this week by Abbott World Marathon Majors Cheif Operating Officer Danny Coyle, and Stew "Statman" Haynes, who are here to answer your AWMM questions. Martin and Deena also talk about their marathon highlight of the year, and we have news from last weekend's Shanghai Marathon as it bids to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. Before you press play, just to let you know our next episode will be our Christmas Special and we'll be joined by content creator, runner, comedian, and public speaker Laura Green, who will be here to absolve you of (and maybe chuckle at...) your Running Confessions. You can submit yours today via this link: https://forms.gle/AzVpqadH2Sr22xJ76 ----------- Our show this week is brought to you by the Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill The KICKR RUN offers the freedom and form of outdoor running at home. Its Dynamic Pacing capability means the treadmill matches your pace automatically with no controls needed, offering you a more natural running experience, and its Unmatched Connectivity means you can sync up with the Wahoo ecosystem and third-party apps, including the simulation of routes from the Wahoo App, Strava or Zwift. Perfect for the holiday season…Marathon Talk listeners can get a Free Headwind smart fan worth $319 or £229, when purchasing a KICKR RUN from wahoofitness.com, using code "RUNTALK" at checkout.  

12/5/25 • 49:11

On this episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by British Paralympian and world record holder Richard Whitehead, following his incredible achievement of running his 100th marathon of his career at the TCS New York City Marathon. Before we speak to Richard, Martin and Deena discuss what to do now that, for most, the marathon season has come to an end. How do we keep the fitness levels where they need to be, without overdoing it? How do we stay focused, and what do we plan for to keep us excited? Finally, Deena had the chance to speak to Rob Dalto, who was representing Team Abbott in New York, and told us about this running story. On this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Deena is at the finish of the Everywoman Marathon in Scottsdale, Arizona. 7:04 - Now that the season is over, what do we do? 18:09 - Richard Whitehead MBE joins us to tell us about his recent achievement of completing his 100th marathon. 46:13 - Deena and Rob Dalto go for a short trot around Central Park, talking about the race, the city and the communities that help make the race a highlight of the sporting calendar. 57:12 - Wrap-up Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Richard Whitehead | Instagram Rob Dalto | Instagram

11/21/25 • 59:33

One of the major talking points to emerge from last weekend's TCS New York City Marathon was Eliud Kipchoge. Following the completion of his Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star journey, it felt like the end of an era for the 11-time Majors winner, 2-time Olympic Champion and former World Record holder. On this episode of Marathon Talk, we look back on Kipchoge's career—the highs and lows—and what we will do next. And one of the things he's suggested he'll be doing next is running a marathon on Antartica, so we're very fortunate to be also joined by a man who knows a thing or two about South Pole running, President of Marathon Tours & Travel, Jeff Adams joins us to tell us more about how the running tourism industry is booming now, and where he'll be taking runners to next. On this episode of Marathon Talk: 1:49 - Martin and Deena discuss all that went down at the TCS New York City Marathon 13:04 - We look back on the career of AbbottWMM Six Star finisher, Eliud Kipchoge 30:14 - We're joined by Jeff Adams, president and owner of Marathon Tours & Travel. Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Marathon Tours & Travel | Instagram

11/7/25 • 63:19

We're back for another Marathon Talk Extra, for the TCS New York City Marathon. Martin and Deena are joined by David Macnamara from Abbott World Marathon Majors, who is on the ground in Central Park with all the news from race day. We analiyse an epic battle between Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso, we recognise Hellen Obiri's excellence in New York and we wrap up the season for the wheelchair event.

11/3/25 • 30:02

Ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, Deena catches up with race director Ted Metellus to hear more about how they prepare for the final Major of the year. We have an update from Cape Town after their race was cancelled on Sunday, and what that means for their bid to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. Also, we hear the marathon story of a Team Abbott member, and finally, Dave is here with a round-up of everything happening in New York during race week. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 3:46 - Martin and Deena are joined by Abbott World Marathon Majors COO Danny Coyle for an update on the events surrounding last weekend's Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. 25:20 - Welcome to Marathon Talk, race director for the TCS New York City Marathon, Ted Metellus. 57:15 - Community Notes: We meet Treena Mitchell, from Team Abbott and hear about her run story. 1:04:51 - AbbottWMM Social Media Manager, David Macnamara is here to give us the lowdown on all the events that are taking place over the course of the next week in New York. ‍Links & references C‍ape Town Marathon Timeline of Events Tickets for our Six Star Finisher Medal Monday Event First Timers: A Night Of Storytelling In Celebration Of The New York City Marathon Strava/Runna Race Hub, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Ted Metellus | Instagram  

10/24/25 • 73:50

Welcome to the first episode of Marathon Talk Extra, your regular post-ride guide to every Abbott World Marathon Major weekend, and much more. On this show, we'll be covering Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where the biggest names in marathon running will come face to face as they prepare to see who will emerge as our series champion at the end of the year.

10/13/25 • 25:43

On this week's bumper episode of Marathon Talk, we look back on a punishing day in Berlin as Sabastion Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru won the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. We also have news of a PB time for Sted Sarandos, your new favourite celebrity marathon runner. Our first guest on the show is Team GB athlete Phily Bowden, who is preparing for next week's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and offered us real insight into her training plan and how she prepares for a Major event. And to close the show, we are so pleased to be joined by Abbott Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and External Affairs Melissa Brotz to talk to us about Team Abbott, 10 years of the Abbott and World Marathon Majors partnership, and much more.   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 5:32 - Martin and Deena talk about the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON. 10:22 - Sted Sarandos is the man everyone wanted to see in Berlin. But just who is this mysterious sub-3:00 marathoner? 12:37 - We preview the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 15:23 - We meet Phily Bowden and hear about her preparation for next week's Bank of America Chicago Marathon 39:50 - Melissa Brotz, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and External Affairs at Abbott, joins us to talk all about a partnership that is now about to enter its 11th year. ‍Links & references‍ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/‍ https://www.tiktok.com/@marathontalk Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Phily Bowden https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ https://www.youtube.com/@philybowden  

10/3/25 • 68:21

As we catch our breath after a phenomenal weekend of marathon running at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Deena has all the news from the National Stadium. Then, ahead of this weekend's BMW Berlin Marathon, Martin catches up with a Berlin-based running influencer, coach, and community builder who has become a familiar face in the city's thriving fitness scene, Aaron McCammon joins us to tell us all about the running scene in Berlin, how to make the most of your time in Germany if you are there for the race and much more. ‍Links & references‍ ‍ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/‍ https://www.tiktok.com/@marathontalk Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Aaron McCammon https://www.instagram.com/callme.air.ron/  

9/19/25 • 43:15

The TCS Sydney Marathon took place this past weekend, and we have all the news from a momentous day in marathon running as Sydney arrived as an Abbott World Marathon Major! Joining Martin on this week's show, we have Abbott World Marathon Majors Chief Operating Officer Danny Coyle, who was on the ground, in the shadow of the Opera House, to give us his thoughts on both the race day, the city, and also the performances of Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kiphcoge, and the winner of the men's elite race, Hailemaryam Kiros. We're also joined by Simon Bolton, who is now a Seven Star athlete, who will give us his participants perspective of the race and we're also very pleased to welcome Michelle Weltman MBE, head of disability at London Marathon Events, who also joins us from Sydney, to talk to us about wheelchair racing, her thoughts on Sydney, the current series championship and some wider commentary on where wheelchair racing can go in the future. We've got a jam-packed show for you, and we hope you enjoy it. ‍In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin and Danny discuss the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon. 15:48 - Simon Bolton joins us to give the runners' perspective of the race, fresh from collecting his Seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors star. 22:44 - Michelle Weltman MBE is our guest as we get an update on the current state of play in the wheelchair championship, along with much more insight about the sport as it looks to grow alongside the new Major races. 41:06 - A small preview of what we have lined up for our next show, where Deena will hopefully join us from Tokyo at the World Athletics Championships. ‍Links & references‍ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/‍ https://www.tiktok.com/@marathontalk Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Michelle Weltman https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-weltman-mbe-964911b0/    

9/5/25 • 41:52

Our first episode back after our summer break, and we have a TCS Sydney Marathon Special! On this show, we'll have a preview of the elite field for the race and hear from Deena as she prepares for her first run in Australia in 20 years. We have a quick check-in with race director Wayne Larden, as Sydney prepares to welcome the Majors, and we're joined by UK based runner Simon Bolton who is heading to Sydney to collect his seventh AbbbottWMM finish.  Our main guest is James Constantine, who is here to talk to us about all things running in Sydney, how the city and its runners are looking forward to the race, things to experience in the city, and for Deena, as she stays on a little longer in Australia, a few suggestions for things to do while she's Down Under. ‍In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We're back after our break with a TCS Sydney Marathon Special Preview 10:20 - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director Wayne Larden joins us to give a quick update on how Sydney is prepared for the big race on August 31st 20:40 - As runners from around the world head to Sydney, we speak to local runner James Constantine to give us a background on running culture in the city, what the race means to the local community and he shares a few tips on the things to do in Sydney that visitors don't want to miss. 37:21 - In our Community Notes section, we hear from Simon Bolton as one of more than 3,000 Six Star finishers who are heading to Sydney to collect his seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors star. 41:35 - We have an update on our Global Run Club challenge as we head into the last few weeks of the competition. Episode highlights "When I think of the names and quality of the fields put together for this race, it's really going to be interesting to see how the hills become part of the racers' strategies; have they studied the course, have they figured out which hill do they make their move on? I'm fascinated to see how the course itself plays into those moves." - 08:19 - Deena Kastor "I'd be pretty confident right now that Eliud would be really enthusiastically telling the world how beautiful Sydney is, how friendly Australians are, what a great time he has had in Sydney, and what a great race and beautiful course it is." - 16:50 - Wayne Larden "The culture has certainly changed over the last few years, running has become this cool thing, and it's absolutely been exacerbated by social media, but also the communities and the run club culture has really developed over the last few years in Sydney. It's just a great place to be in Australia if you're a runner." - 22:32 - James Constantine "I'm more excited than you can imagine! I'm really looking forward to it. Getting on a plane to head to the other side of the world, I can't wait!" - 38:10 - Simon Bolton  

8/22/25 • 46:06

Who's the host with the most, the quiz whiz, the mastermind with the mic? There's only one way to find out… This week's very special Marathon Talk pits Martin and Deena against each other, with a trivial roundup of the running season's greatest times! We also cover all the latest from Sydney's elite field announcements, the packed ballot for the London Marathon, and Tokyo's international ambitions. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off with tales of Deena's gigging adventures and Martin's negotiation with injury 5:30 - The latest from the running world includes Sydney's elite women's field announcements, Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 attempt, and ballot news from London and Tokyo 18:00 - The main event: Martin and Deena face off in a battle of brains across 4 rounds of quizzing - play along at home and see if you can beat our hosts with the most 42:30 - Before we sign off for July, we look to our community for runners to join the Global Run Club challenge, and share your plans for getting the steps in this summer 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/   Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/   Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/   Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/  

7/4/25 • 46:41

Nobody squeezed more life out of 24 years than Steve Prefontaine, one of running's greatest icons.   Fresh from penning a biography of Prefontaine, Brendan O'Meara joins us to share the impact of his legacy, and what we all stand to learn from Steve's unparalleled mindset.   Tune into Marathon Talk this week as we also get the inside track on Boston's new qualifying stipulations, and the great Martin vs Deena showdown, the outcome of which is in YOUR hands…   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off this week with a roundup of father's day fox-spotting and Martin's gradual mileage increase 8:10 - Boston Marathon have made changes to their qualification criteria, making things an uphill struggle for downhill runners… 16:15 - Martin & Deena debunk the 'no pain, no gain' approach to training, and laud the benefits of implementing real discipline in your running 25:30 - Brendan O'Meara gives us a glimpse into the short-yet-stellar life of Steve Prefontaine, and how his presence changed running forever in his 24 years 56:45 - Martin & Deena make their appeal to the community to join the battle raging on between Deena's Dominators and Martin's Mile Crushers on the Global Run Club app 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Brendan O'Meara https://brendanomeara.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-o-meara-40295333/  

6/20/25 • 62:07

There's nobody on earth quite like Dean Karnazes, a man with more human-powered mileage than perhaps anyone else…   He's proof of the extreme lengths to which you can push the human body, so if you're looking at your next running challenge, his interview on Marathon Talk this week is pure gold.   Join us as we also share Deena's tips for taking on an unknown marathon course, and unveil the three lucky winners of Jamie Ramsay's book!   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We catch up with Martin's tips for tackling an injury he's currently nursing, and Deena looks ahead at her race in Sydney, sharing her advice for conquering a course you've never seen before 16:10 - Dean Karnazes, THE quintessential ultramarathon man, talks about his running career, staying in shape as you get older, the power of Ultramarathon running, and much more 48:00 - In the community notes this week we share the three lucky winners of Jamie's new book, and set the stage for an EPIC Martin vs Deena showdown, in which you determine the victor… 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Dean Karnazes http://ultramarathonman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon/  

6/6/25 • 55:35

It's 17,000 kilometres from Vancouver to Buenos Aires - anyone fancy running it…?   Jamie Ramsay covered the two continents in 367 gruelling days, and joins us on Marathon Talk this week to detail his masterclass in resilience, pushing boundaries, and what he learned about himself!   Tune in this week as we also pore through the finalised stats from THAT brutally blistering London Marathon, and talk about how you can best prepare for the heat on your next summer run…    In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin and Deena catch up on Deena's trip to the Museum of Tolerance, parse through London Marathon's finalised statistics, and dive into the ins and outs of training for heat 20:35 - Jamie Ramsay talks us through his 17,000km, 367 day trek across The Americas 51:00 - Our listeners talk us through their ambitious training plans for the summer head 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Jamie Ramsay https://www.jamieramsay.net/  

5/23/25 • 60:44

Swapping guitars for trainers last week, Rou Reynolds was one of a record-breaking 56,640 finishers in London - the biggest ever!    From his maiden marathon, to an exhilarating elite field, to an exciting announcement from the Cape Town Marathon, we've all this and more on this week's unmissable Marathon Talk!   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 4:15 - The huge news this week comes from London and Cape Town, with huge performances from Sebastian Sawe and Tigist Assefa, 5-on-the-bounce for Marcel Hug, and South Africa's biggest marathon taking on the Age Group World Championships 18:00 - Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds talks us through his 26.2 miles, how he balances running with a rockstar lifestyle, and the magic that's unique to marathons 43:30 - We crown a winner from our community for the closest prediction, and cover some of your greatest performances 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Rou Reynolds https://www.instagram.com/roureynolds/  

5/9/25 • 48:51

Welcome to a truly jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week, where we bring you all of the news from a thrilling weekend of racing at the Boston Marathon. From John Korir's incredible comeback after a shocking start-line tumble to Sharon Lokedi's course record.   We then head across the Atlantic to a preview of this weekend's TCS London Marathon, featuring an insane elite field that includes Eliud Kipchoge, Sifan Hassan and a potential world record showdown.    Plus we have an exclusive interview with Spencer Barden, Head of Elite Athletes at London Marathon Events, the mastermind behind assembling these Marathon stars.    In this episode of Marathon Talk:   0:00 - Martin & Deena share their personal running updates including spring weather, stargazing and hill-training 4:31 - Boston Marathon Review: We discuss the unique features of Boston such as the finish line area, pop-up shops and competitive nature.  11:21 - Men's Race Highlights including John Korir's back-to-back wins. 13:03 - Women's Race Highlights including Sharon Lokedi's course record. 17:56 - Martin & Deena discuss the excitement surrounding the TCS London Marathon including the star-studded fields. 24:53 - Spencer Barden: We meet the man responsible for the greatest marathon field we've ever seen, Head of Elite Athletes at London Marathon Events.  49:45 - Our notes from the community this week include a review of Boston race times, a prize for a lucky listener and another opportunity to be a winner! 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/   Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Spencer Barden https://x.com/spencerb1973 https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-barden-0b051653/

4/25/25 • 55:38

It's race week for the Majors, and we're kicking off a stellar double header with a trip to the fabled grounds of Boston!   We have the lowdown on defending champions in Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma, Catherine Debrunner's potential course record clean-sweep, and former Boston Champion Meb Keflezighi shares his top tips for taking on the Boston course.   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on their spring motivations, and preparations for Boston & London 5:00 - We round up the big stories ahead of Boston, from the defending champions and a potential clean sweep of course records, to Marcel Hug's 8th possible win at Boston 13:35 - Statman Stew joins us for some exclusive statistics for the Boston race, including the 1,585 6 Star hopefuls, 3 birthday runners, and 2 new countries to give us first-time 6 Star Finishers 24:45 - 'Marathon Meb' recounts his experience with the Boston course, and shares his top tips on how you can make your way to Boyleston Street running your very best 55:05 - Our notes from the community this week are predictions of their finish times in Boston - we wish them luck, and promise a prize to whoever is closest to their predicted time 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Meb Keflezighi https://www.instagram.com/runmeb/

4/11/25 • 63:55

Rethink your marathon nutrition, because we're debunking some of the biggest fueling myths with Six Star Finisher and Nutritionist, Meghann Featherstun!   She joins us in a packed Marathon Talk to help you unlock your full potential on your next long run, plus we cover the running world's biggest news from London's 56,000 strong lineup, to the GOAT's return down under, and a race for our robot overlords in Beijing…   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 3:30 - The big news this week features Eliud Kipchoge's appearance at Sydney's first Major, a 'race that eats its young', London's record-breaking lineup, a robot race in Beijing, and much more 19:15 - Meghann Featherstun, nutritionist and Six Star Finisher, debunks the biggest carbo loading myths, guides us through proper fuelling, and shares recovery strategies to nail your next long run 46:30 - Notes from our community this week include Rome Marathon finishers Davina and Josh, and a statement of intent from regional listener Brian 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/ Meghann Featherstun https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/featherstonenutrition/ Marcel Altenburg on Crowd Control  https://wmmajors.shorthandstories.com/majors-issue-9/crowd-pleaser/index.html Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/  

3/28/25 • 51:51

An unseasonably hot 69 Farenheit couldn't stop over 36 thousand athletes taking on Tokyo, and this week on Marathon Talk we've all the star-studded stories from the week!   Between the elite winners half a minute ahead of their rivals, Paula Radcliffe & Harry Styles' stellar efforts, and this week's guest Adele Roberts securing another star on her Six Star Journey, you won't want to miss this jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk!   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We catch up with Martin's tempo running, a dodgy achilles, and Deena's run-in with a delighted Marathon Talk listener in Lake Tahoe 3:45 - All the big stories from Tokyo, from the elite fields beating the heat and the hometown hero in the men's wheelchair race, to Paula Radcliffe's majestic return and the >2.5k athletes receiving a Six Star Medal in Japan 10:00 - We play a game of 'Higher or Lower' with Deena, all based around one of the world's biggest stars' finishing time in Tokyo - Harry Styles' 3:24:07 14:00 - Broadcaster, Runner and Author Adele Roberts is our inspiring guest this week, talking us through her recovery from bowel cancer, the failures that've tallied up to her marathon successes, and her ambitions to set a new Guinness World Record 39:15 - A new section to the show, we share notes from the fabulous members of our community who took to the streets of Tokyo and flew their way through the finishing line 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Adele Roberts https://www.instagram.com/adeleroberts/  

3/14/25 • 43:17

COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide, but that's not stopped Russell Winwood from a stellar journey to his Six Star Medal.   He's our inspirational guest on this week's Marathon Talk, taking us through his battle with the relatively unknown lung disease.   Join us for this episode, as we also round up all the latest in the running world - from Jacob Kiplimo's blistering half-marathon WR, to a milestone moment for our Six Star Finishers this weekend in Tokyo!   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off this week with a catch up that takes us through cross country comps, birthdays, and Martin's map-mishaps 7:40 - The London elite field is looking racier off the back of Jacob Kiplimo's new half-marathon WR, so we look ahead to weigh up his chances, set our sights on Tokyo's race this weekend, and share the huge milestone for AWMM's Six Star Finishers 22:30 - Russell Winwood talks us through his battles with COPD, the third leading cause of death in the world, and how he's overcome the odds to become a Six Star Finisher 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Russell Winwood https://copdathlete.com/ Russell's Six Star Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSDX_4UUBZY  

2/28/25 • 58:04

From mental health advocate triathletes to parkrun romantics to World Record teens, we've an absolutely packed episode of Marathon Talk this week! On episode 63, Martin & Deena bring us the latest on World Indoor Records that have been shattered, a New Zealand teen taking on Jakob Ingebritsen's milestones, and we share YOUR stories of matchmaking on the move. Meanwhile, it's a privilege to hear from Raymond Braun, as he opens up about his mental health struggles, the endurance feats that are helping him overcome them, and his marvellous mental health work with Olympians. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on birthday celebrations, seasonal training, Deena's discipline, and how to stay motivated in your training 7:40 - The latest news this week brings us a new World Indoor Record in the 3,000m, a new World Age Group Record for Sam Ruthie, and we share YOUR stories finding love on the run 18:40 - Training Talk is back! With Tokyo round the corner, we bring you tips on how the final weeks pre-race should look, and how to taper and rest up for a perfect race day 27:35 - The incredible Raymond Braun joins us to share the role of endurance athletics in his mental health recovery journey, the remarkable 777 Triathlon Challenge, and his role as mental health correspondent at the Olympic Games 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Raymond Braun https://www.instagram.com/raymondbraun/

2/14/25 • 62:06

With a huge marathon season fast-approaching, it's time to ask: Are you Race Ready? Our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, Tim Good, is behind a new, free app that promises to help avoid the unfortunate circumstances that led to the loss of his brother in 2011, and the story behind its development is a remarkable one. Join us this week as we also dive into the latest announcements for Tokyo's elite field, share a mind-numbing treadmill World Record, and weigh in on a socks-and-sandals race-winner… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on skiing escapades, the dire running weather in the UK, and the joys of heated running wear 10:30 - The news roundup this week features Tokyo's elite field, which remains stellar even in spite of London and Boston's fields, plus a new treadmill WR and Barnabas Kiplimo's 'super sandals' 29:40 - Tim Good joins us to share the story behind the loss of his brother, and the long journey that the Matthew Good Foundation has taken to make race preparation safer for all 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/

1/31/25 • 62:20

All-time best lineups, exclusive news, and Paula Radcliffe herself on Marathon Talk? We couldn't start 2025 any better, could we… Paula Radcliffe MBE is our very first guest on the show, talking to us ahead of her majestic marathon return! She's taking on Tokyo and Boston, the latter of which has a stacked elite field… or so we thought, til London unveiled their roster. Get the jump on two of the most anticipated races in a generation, with one of the most iconic runners of a generation, on episode 61 of Marathon Talk. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off the first show of the year checking in on Deena's discipline, and set our goals for the year ahead 12:45 - Boston and London have released their incredibly competitive elite fields, so we sift through the contenders who might take victory in these stellar fields 33:50 - Marathon icon and former World Record Holder Paula Radcliffe MBE is our very special guest, sharing the first steps on her marathon return, Six Star ambitions, and what she's looking forward to most about taking on Boston & Tokyo 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/

1/17/25 • 75:42

It's the last show of the year, so what better way to round off 2024 than with a look at 2024's most memorable moments! In celebration of Sydney's 7th Star status, we've hand-picked 7 standout stories; from remarkable Six Star Finishers to blistering records, we've been treated to a stellar year for the sport. Join Martin and Deena one last time, for the very best of 2024! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - For the final time this year, we hear how Martin and Deena are rounding off 2024 and preparing for the Christmas period - training or otherwise… 15:30 - We run down the 7 biggest moments of the running year, from Ruth's record-breaking race and Chris Nikic's heroism, to Sydney's finest hour and Sifan Hassan's incredible gold medal 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/  

12/27/24 • 47:50

Record-breaking debutants, speedy teens and iconic Six Star Finishers - we have it all in this week's Marathon Talk!   Among all the world-best performances from the lilies of Sabastian Sawe and Gout Gout, we're joined in this episode by the iconic Tommie Runz off the back of running all six Majors this year.   Tune in to catch his take on the Majors circuit and representing his community, while we also cover Valencia's rapid performances, a thrilling cross country title, and much more…   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We have a brief catchup with Deena and Martin on their discipline challenges, and an underwhelming USA vs England women's match at Wembley 6:10 - We have a new fastest debutant, a new fastest teenager in the world, a new Female Athlete of the Year, and questions over Ingebritsen's future 22:00 - Tommie Runz joins us to talk 6 Stars, which was his favourite, the hero that is Ted Metelles, his journey to sobriety, and representing so many communities 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Tommie Runz https://www.tommierunz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz/  

12/13/24 • 62:31

Sydney, Shanghai, Cape Town: what do all these new and prospective Majors mean for marathon running's greatest prize? This week's news roundup collides with the Q&A spotlight that we shine upon Abbott World Marathon Majors' Danny Coyle! Cape Town and Shanghai are taking strides in their journey to become Majors, and Danny shares what this means for all the Six Star Hopefuls, and for those of you hungry for more… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Deena's taking on a new challenge with discipline at its core, and Martin's been easing back into the rhythm of running amid a snowy spell in the UK 17:30 - The big news this week is around Cape Town's latest step towards becoming a new Major, while Shanghai gets its first assessment on the board, and Valencia's marathon hopes to unite its people now more than ever 24:45 - Abbott World Marathon Majors' Danny Coyle answers all your burning questions on the future of the Six Star Medal, and unveils long-term plans for a thrilling Nine Star Medal… 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/  

11/29/24 • 56:36

One week on from the most incredible race in New York, it's time to look back on our race in the five boroughs, and the top stories from the elite field.   In a packed show this week, we've also got all the numbers on this year's Six Star Finishers, and following Sydney's exciting news that it'll join the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, we catch up with the incredible Wayne Larden, Race Director for the newly minted Major!   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Deena and Martin take another long look back at their magnificent experience in New York last week, sharing more of their favourite moments from the five boroughs 20:30 - A detailed look back on the elite results in New York, with a flying Dutchman's first Major win, an upset in the women's field, and our insider knowledge on Marcel Hug's crash 28:20 - Wayne Larden, Sydney Marathon's Event Director, joins us fresh from the news of Sydney's newfound Major status, to share how the race has evolved and grown, and future plans for the 7th Star in the Series 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Wayne Larden https://www.instagram.com/waynelarden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-larden/  

11/15/24 • 61:36

It's crunch time for Martin and Deena - they took on the 5 boroughs together, but how did they fare?   They bring you a very special episode of Marathon Talk from on the streets of New York City, bringing to life the stories of those around them, and an impressive roundup of the elite field results… literally as they happened!   Join us for 26.2 miles of the infectious New York atmosphere, plus a bonus update on Sydney's strides to become the 7th Major…   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena make their final preparations, and the early morning trek to the start line 7:30 - We hear from Achilles International guide Rosie from New Zealand as she guides fellow Kiwi Paul through his first international marathon, and the NYPD's Russel as he lauds the way that the race brings us together 17:40 - At the 17th mile, we share the stories of some fabulous French volunteers, and an ambitious Brazilian 6 Star hopeful on their third punt at New York  21:20 - From the huge 20 mile mark, we push through the pain, catch up with a remarkable pregnant lady running for two, and find Episode 38's Mark Rogerson and Katie Garrity on 5th Avenue 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/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/  

11/8/24 • 35:32