Marathon Talk12 Jul 2024

E47: Marcus Brown - Co-Founder of One Percent Running Club

Running is for everyone, and there are few flying the flag higher for that than the incredible Marcus Brown.

From 4:55 finishes to Co-Founding his own running club championing diverse backgrounds in the running community, his is a voice worth amplifying as he joins us on this week's episode of Marathon Talk!

Also on the show, Martin recalls his recent triathlon triumphs, we highlight some blistering Diamond League performances, and there's controversy around the UK's Olympic selections…

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - At the top of the show we look back on Martin's triathlon triumphs in Swanage last week, and Deena's plans to get running back on the agenda
11:20 - We round up a blistering Paris Diamond League which set records, the latest from the US Olympic Trials, and controversy around the UK's picks and omissions
22:35 - Training Talk this week is a speedy one, literally! Learn to get some speed into legs that are used to plodding, and learn why it's so important to do speed sessions
29:50 - Marcus Brown joins us to share his journey with running, its greatest gift to him, and the inspirational work he's doing with Co-Founding the One Percent Running Club

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