Marathon Talk4 Loka 2024

E53: Rob Simmelkjaer - New York Road Runners CEO

Every runner has a story, and Rob Simmelkjaer's unique journey gives him an inspiring focus on telling those fascinating stories.

Rob is our special guest on this week's Marathon Talk, as he runs us through his experience as a newly-minted Berlin finisher, and his insider tips for those running through the 5 boroughs of NYC next month!

Elsewhere in the show, Martin lets us in on his 'rookie' moment, we've an uplifting tale of a new 6 Star Finisher with COPD, and we wrap up the biggest stories from Berlin.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - We catch up with Deena's trail running and family's cross-country escapades, and Martin confesses his rookie error…
13:00 - Berlin Marathon was a fast and fascinating field as ever - we round up the African dominance in the men's and women's fields, the Swiss double in wheelchair races, and an inspiring 6 Star Finisher with COPD
25:05 - Rob Simmelkjaer shares his experience in Berlin, weighs in on the power of storytelling in the marathon community, and shares his top tips for the upcoming New York race

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E44: Joan Benoit Samuelson - The First Ever Women's Olympic Champion

When LA saw the first ever Olympic women's marathon champion, it was none other than this week's Marathon Talk guest who crossed the line first - Joan Benoit Samuelson. An icon in the sport and Deen...

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E43: Mallory Creveling - Runner's World Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness

What better time to exhibit the extraordinary mental benefits of running than during Mental Health Awareness Week. That's been a huge focus for this week's Marathon Talk guest, Runner's World's Mallor...

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E42: Anya Culling - Lockdown Runner-Turned-Elite International Athlete

What a story Anya Culling written, from humble beginnings to the elite field in a matter of years. She plans to continue her upward trajectory as her tale was one of so many stunning performances from...

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E41: Cedric King - Award-Winning T64 Marathoner

When you overcome the voice in your head telling you to tap out, that's where a true champion is made. Such wise words come from a man whose past does not define his future - double amputee Cedric Kin...

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E40: Helen Thorn - Comedian, Author and Back-to-Back Marathon Runner

All that running does for wellbeing is well-documented, but Helen Thorn's marathon journey is an uplifting reminder to us all. In the wake of a divorce, it became a central tenet to her mental healt...

5 Huhti 202454min

E39: Andrew Kastor - Deena's Coach & Husband

This week's guest needs no introduction to Deena - he's her coach, her husband, and now a Boston Marathon qualifier after an admirable performance in LA. It's a joy to catch up with Coach Kastor fresh...

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E38: Visually-Impaired Six Star Hopeful Mark Rogerson & his guide Katie Garrity

Marathons form very unique bonds within the running community, but when your life is in your guide's hands it's truly a bond like no other. That's where Six Star hopeful Mark Rogerson's story sheds li...

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E37: Becs Gentry: Tokyo Marathon Preview

The 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors season has arrived! It all starts this Sunday in Tokyo with Eliud Kipchoge AND Sifan Hassan both on the start line. This episode we dive into the elite races, t...

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