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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.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Marathon Talk.

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Martin Yelling Deena Kastor

Previous Guests

Spencer Barden
Spencer Barden is the Head of Elite Athletes at London Marathon Events. He is recognized for his expertise in assembling elite marathon fields and has played a crucial role in the organization of major marathon events, including the London Marathon. His work involves coordinating with top athletes and ensuring that the events feature competitive and exciting line-ups.
Meb Keflezighi
Meb Keflezighi is a professional long-distance runner who gained fame for winning the Boston Marathon in 2014. Born on May 15, 1975, in Eritrea, Meb moved to the United States as a refugee and became a standout athlete at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is known for his remarkable achievements in marathon running, including being the first man in over 30 years to win the Boston Marathon after an American had not won since 1983. Meb is also a two-time Olympian, having represented the United States in the 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Meb is an inspirational speaker and author, sharing his journey and insights on perseverance and success.
Meghann Featherstun
Meghann Featherstun is a certified nutritionist and a Six Star Finisher, known for her expertise in marathon nutrition. She specializes in debunking common fueling myths and providing guidance on proper nutrition strategies for endurance athletes. Meghann has a strong online presence, offering resources and advice through her website and social media platforms, helping runners optimize their performance through effective nutrition.
Adele Roberts
Adele Roberts is a broadcaster, runner, and author known for her inspiring journey through recovery from bowel cancer. She has participated in various marathons and is on a mission to achieve a Six Star Medal, which recognizes runners who complete six major marathons around the world. Adele is also aiming to set a new Guinness World Record, showcasing her determination and resilience in the face of challenges.
Russell Winwood
Russell Winwood is an athlete and advocate for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Despite being diagnosed with this serious lung disease, he has achieved remarkable success in the running community, including earning the prestigious Six Star Medal, which recognizes runners who complete all six World Marathon Majors. Russell's journey is one of inspiration, showcasing his determination to overcome health challenges and promote awareness about COPD.

Topics Discussed

Boston Marathon TCS London Marathon Eliud Kipchoge Sifan Hassan Spencer Barden elite athletes course record John Korir Sharon Lokedi Meb Keflezighi Hellen Obiri Sisay Lemma Catherine Debrunner course records Marathon running tips marathon nutrition fueling myths carbo loading recovery strategies London Marathon robot race Six Star Finisher Tokyo Marathon Adele Roberts bowl cancer recovery Guinness World Record Paula Radcliffe Harry Styles Six Star Journey COPD Six Star Medal lung disease running half-marathon WR Tokyo Marathon Talk

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0:00 55:38

E68: Meet The Man Responsible For The Greatest Marathon Field Weve Ever Seen: Spencer Barden

Hosts
Martin Yelling Deena Kastor
Guests
Spencer Barden
Keywords
Boston Marathon TCS London Marathon Eliud Kipchoge Sifan Hassan Spencer Barden elite athletes course record John Korir Sharon Lokedi

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 Korirs incredible comeback after a shocking start-line tumble to Sharon Lokedis course record.

We then head across the Atlantic to a preview of this weekends 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 - Mens Race Highlights including John Korirs back-to-back wins.

  • 13:03 - Womens Race Highlights including Sharon Lokedis 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 weve 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/

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0:00 1:03:55

E67: The Champion’s Secret to Beating the Boston Marathon with 2014 Champion Meb Keflezighi

Hosts
Martin Yelling Deena Kastor
Guests
Meb Keflezighi
Keywords
Boston Marathon Meb Keflezighi Hellen Obiri Sisay Lemma Catherine Debrunner course records Marathon running tips

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/

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Martin Yelling

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Meb Keflezighi

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0:00 51:51

E66: The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Nutrition with Six Star Finisher & Nutritionist, Meghann Featherstun

Hosts
Martin Yelling Deena Kastor
Guests
Meghann Featherstun
Keywords
marathon nutrition fueling myths carbo loading recovery strategies Eliud Kipchoge London Marathon robot race Six Star Finisher

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

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Marcel Altenburg on Crowd Control 

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0:00 43:17

E65: Adele Roberts - The Talk From Tokyo

Hosts
Martin Yelling Deena Kastor
Guests
Adele Roberts
Keywords
Tokyo Marathon Adele Roberts bowl cancer recovery Guinness World Record Paula Radcliffe Harry Styles Six Star Journey

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/

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Martin Yelling

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Adele Roberts

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0:00 58:04

E64: Russell Winwood - The COPD Athlete

Hosts
Martin Yelling Deena Kastor
Guests
Russell Winwood
Keywords
COPD Six Star Medal lung disease running half-marathon WR Tokyo Marathon Talk

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

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https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/

Martin Yelling

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Deena Kastor

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Russell Winwood

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Russell’s Six Star Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSDX_4UUBZY

 

Ratings

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4.7 rating 1174 reviews

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4.7 ratings 825 reviews

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4.7 ratings 169 reviews

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