Marathon Talk31 Maj 2024

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 Deena's greatest mentor, she joins us on the podcast this week to share her remarkable relationship with the sport, and the power of storytelling within it.

Elsewhere in the show, the Diamond League gives us record-breaking runs and a tantalising preview of Paris, while Training Talk is all about refinding your speed this summer!

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - Martin & Deena return to share their holiday weekend escapades, riding adventures, and how Martin is 'irritating George Clooney'
5:15 - In the news this week, we recap the Diamond League's biggest stories, from the new Women's 10,000m record to the Kerr vs Ingebrigtsen tussle, and how it all points towards an unmissable Paris 2024
20:45 - Training Talk is timely as ever this week, with a look over how to redefine your legs over the summer break, and refinding your pace as a way to prepare for the marathon season ahead
27:35 - The indomitable Joan Benoit Samuelson is our very special guest as we chat to her about the camaraderie en route to becoming 1984's Olympic Champion, Joan's love for storytelling in the sport, and her journey to achieving her 6th Star - plus so much more!

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