Marathon Talk14 Helmi 2025

E63: Raymond Braun - Endurance Athlete & Mental Health Correspondent

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

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