Marathon Talk

EP96 | What Went Down Down Under

This 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 s

EP95 | Getting Ready For Sydney

As 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

EP94 | It's Time To Get Quizical! - Martin and Deena take on our mid-season quiz.

We'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 qu

EP93 | Running Through Sand - Marathon Talk meets Paul Tonkinson

On 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

EP92 | Cape Town Is A Major!

On 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 t

EP91 | Catching The Cheats - Marathon Talk meets Brett Clothier of the Athletics Integrity Unit

On 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

We 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.

EP89 | Sabastian Sawe Smashes The World Record in London

Only 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

As 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.

EP87 | Catching Up With Conner - Marathon Talk meets Conner Mantz

We 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

EP86 | How To Get Into Every Major

The 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 e

EP85 | Marathon Talk meets Allie Bailey, on how mindset is vital in endurance running.

On 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 joine

Marathon Talk Extra | Tokyo Marathon Special

Our 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 loo

EP84 | Hall In For Tokyo! - Marathon Talk meets Sara Hall as we preview the Tokyo Marathon

As 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

EP83 | From Chelsea To Tokyo - Marathon Talk meets Spencer Matthews

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 t

EP82 | Marathon Talk Christmas Special | Tell Us Your Running Confessions

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

EP81 | AWMM AMA - Your Questions Answered

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 Chei

EP80 | The 100 Marathon Man - Marathon Talk catches up with Richard Whitehead MBE

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

EP79 | Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running?

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

Marathon Talk Extra | The Closest Finish We've Ever Seen : TCS New York Marathon Special

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 o