Marathon Talk

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 Apr 202454min

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...

22 Mars 20241h 4min

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...

8 Mars 20241h 3min

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...

1 Mars 20241h 8min

In 2013, Kelvin Kiptum participated in his first half marathon. 10 years and three game-changing marathons later, his was a World Record to be reckoned with. A light that shone so incredibly brightl...

23 Feb 202454min

Preparations for Paris 2024 are firmly in the final stages, and we finally have all the action from the US Olympic Trials from Deena Kastor herself! It's a jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this wee...

9 Feb 20241h 6min

Olympic years bring the toughest tests for every nation's athletes, and the coaches who feed such elite talent - coaches like the indomitable Ed Eyestone. He coaches the only two athletes going into...

26 Jan 20241h 11min

Welcome back to Marathon Talk! It's 2024, and what better way to inspire the year ahead than a fascinating episode featuring a four time world champion - Richard Whitehead MBE. We learn more from hi...

12 Jan 20241h 4min