Marathon Talk
by Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling
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EP100 | Episode 100 - The End of Season Review
EP100 | Episode 100 - The End of Season Review
About this podcast
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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- EP100 | Episode 100 - The End of Season Review · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 100In this week's episode, we're in the mood to celebrate. We're celebrating an incredible weekend of running in the Big Apple at the TCS New York City Marathon. We're celebrating…
- EP99 | What Went Down In Chi-Town · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 99In this week's episode, we have all the details from last weekend's Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Deena was on the ground, taking in the whole event, where we saw some…
- EP98 | From 125KG To A 2:20 Marathon Finish · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 98In this week's episode, we look at what went down at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, as Tigst Assefa comes within seconds of an historic win, but has she sacrificed too much in pursuit…
- EP97 | Catching Up With The Most Dominant Athlete in Sport - Marathon Talk Meets Marcel Hug · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 97With the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on the horizon, we met a man who is aiming to make it Seven-In-A-Row, the most dominant athlete in the world, a man with over 40 Abbott World…
- EP96 | What Went Down Down Under · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 96This past weekend, the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS took place, and we have all the news from a big weekend of racing. There have also been some pretty seismic…
- EP95 | Getting Ready For Sydney · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 95As the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors season returns after its summer break, attention turns to the TCS Sydney Marathon. Joining us on this week's show, we welcome a legend of…
- EP94 | It's Time To Get Quizical! - Martin and Deena take on our mid-season quiz. · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 94We're getting ready to take a short break for the summer, but as is now tradition, we're joined by David Macnamara from Abbott World Marathon Majors for our mid-season quiz. Have…
- EP93 | Running Through Sand - Marathon Talk meets Paul Tonkinson · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 93On this week's episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by comedian Paul Tomkinson, who is here to tell us all about this new book, Running Through Sand, an ageing runner's tale of…
- EP92 | Cape Town Is A Major! · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 92On this week's show, we're joined by Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. This week, Cape Town became the 8th Abbott World Marathon Major. Clark is here to give…
- EP91 | Catching The Cheats - Marathon Talk meets Brett Clothier of the Athletics Integrity Unit · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 91On this episode of Marathon Talk, Martin and Deena have an in-depth decision with Brett Clothier, Head of the Athletics Integrity Unit. Brett and his team lead the way in…
- EP90 | Paula Radcliffe Chasing Stars - Behind the Scenes at the World Premiere · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 90We were in attendance at the premiere of the new Paula Radcliffe film, Chasing Stars, and we were joined by the film's director Pat Odom, to hear more about its making. We close…
- EP89 | Sabastian Sawe Smashes The World Record in London · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 86Only one place to start, on Sunday, Sebastian Sawe produced a performance that will be talked about until the end of time, becoming the first man to ever run a sub-2 hour…
- EP88 | Meeting A Boston Marathon Legend | Marathon Talk Meets Bill Rodgers · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 88As attention turns to Monday's Boston Marathon, we have a full preview of the race, including a look at who we think could be wearing their golden laurels on Boylston St. this…
- EP87 | Catching Up With Conner - Marathon Talk meets Conner Mantz · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 87We had hoped this week's episode would offer a fascinating insight into the preparation of an elite athlete as they geared up for their next race; however, fate conspired against…
- EP86 | How To Get Into Every Major · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 86The question everyone wants to know: just how do I get a bib for any of the Majors? We're joined by a Majors veteran, Rob Dalto, to talk us through all the ways you can earn your…
- EP85 | Marathon Talk meets Allie Bailey, on how mindset is vital in endurance running. · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 85On this bumper edition of Marathon Talk, Martin & Deena cover all the news in the marathon world, as a new series is announced and a legend leaves us. We're first joined on the…
- Marathon Talk Extra | Tokyo Marathon Special · 30 minOur first Marathon Talk Extra of the new season, and on this Tokyo Special, Martin and Deena are joined by David Macnamara from Abbott World Marathon Majors, and they look back…
- EP84 | Hall In For Tokyo! - Marathon Talk meets Sara Hall as we preview the Tokyo Marathon · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 84As we look ahead to the first Marathon of the new season in Tokyo, we catch up with US long-distance great Sara Hall as she prepares to return to the Japanese capital for the 3rd…
- EP83 | From Chelsea To Tokyo - Marathon Talk meets Spencer Matthews · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 83Marathon 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…
- EP82 | Marathon Talk Christmas Special | Tell Us Your Running Confessions · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 82It'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…
- EP81 | AWMM AMA - Your Questions Answered · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 81Got 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…
- EP80 | The 100 Marathon Man - Marathon Talk catches up with Richard Whitehead MBE · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 80On 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…
- EP79 | Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running? · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 79One 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…
- Marathon Talk Extra | The Closest Finish We've Ever Seen : TCS New York Marathon Special · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 79We'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…
- EP78 | Welcome To New York! | Marathon Talk Meets Ted Metellus · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 78Ahead 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…
- Marathon Talk Extra | Is Kiplimo Marathon Running's New Star? : Bank of America Chicago Marathon Special · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome 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…
- EP77: Phily Heads To The Windy City | Marathon Talk Meets Phily Bowden · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 7On 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…
- EP76: The Closest Finish We've Ever Seen! | Tokyo World Championships Report · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 76As 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…
- EP75: Sydney Shines On Its Majors Debut · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 75The 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!…
- EP74: TCS Sydney Marathon Special Preview · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 74Our 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…
- E73: Deena Kastor vs Martin Yelling: Marathon Talk's Inaugural End of the Season Quiz · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 73Who'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…
- E72: The Life of Steve Prefontaine with Biographer, Brendan O'Meara · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 72Nobody 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…
- E71: What Drives the Quintessential Endurance Athlete: Marathon Talk Meets Dean Karnazes · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 71There'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…
- E70: 1 Man. 2 Continents. 17,000km… Behind Jamie Ramsay's Adventure Across The Americas · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 70It'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…
- E69: "London Restored My Faith in Humanity" - Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds on His Debut Marathon · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 69Swapping 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…
- E68: Meet The Man Responsible For The Greatest Marathon Field We've Ever Seen: Spencer Barden · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 68Welcome 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…
- E67: The Champion's Secret to Beating the Boston Marathon with 2014 Champion Meb Keflezighi · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 67It'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…
- E66: The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Nutrition with Six Star Finisher & Nutritionist, Meghann Featherstun · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 66Rethink 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…
- E65: Adele Roberts - The Talk From Tokyo · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 65An 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!…
- E64: Russell Winwood - The COPD Athlete · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 64COPD 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…
- E63: Raymond Braun - Endurance Athlete & Mental Health Correspondent · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 63From 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…
- E62: Tim Good - Race ready · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 62With 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…
- E61: Paula Radcliffe MBE - Former Women's World Record Holder · 1 h 15 min · Episode 61All-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…
- E60: The 7 Best Running Moments of 2024 · 48 min · Episode 60It'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…
- E59: Tommie Runz - 6 Star Finisher in a Single Season · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 59Record-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…
- E58: Your Questions Answered - with Abbott World Marathon Majors' Danny Coyle · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 58Sydney, 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…
- E57: Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon's Event Director · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 57One 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…
- E56: Martin & Deena LIVE at the TCS New York City Marathon · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 56It'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…
- E55: Ron Romano - 12-time NYC Marathon Legend · 59 min · Episode 55New York is calling… The TCS New York City Marathon is this weekend, but are Martin, Deena, and the elite field ready? One man who is, and our special guest on Marathon Talk this…
- E54: Carey Pinkowski - Chicago's Executive Race Director · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 54The new Women's World Record wasn't just pipped by a few seconds in Chicago… it was utterly obliterated. Take a bow, Ruth Chepng'etich. With front row seats to the first woman…
