The doping scandal rumbles on, Paul and Mara get stuck in, UK Athletics make some recommendations for change, Toni Reavis writes a brilliant blog, London announce their elite female field, Kate Avery wins in Scotland, I speak to 2015 Comrades and Two Oceans winner Caroline Wostmann, you Rate Your Run and show off your super-cool Marathon Talk kit all around the world.
We welcome in 2016 and get things back to normal. You show off your new Xempo kit around the world, Jamie Ramsey has finished his run around some of the world and wants you to do the final few miles with him in the UK. There’s a doping update and we look at a few New Year running resolutions. You Rate Your Run and stand on the final Jabra Podiums for 2015. And Tom speaks to Ed Ceasar author the brilliant book 2 Hours plus Tony is here with a Trial.
This week's show is a stand-alone interview with Alicia Eno, a Marathon Talk listener who recently achieved 50 sub-4 marathons in 50 states. Happy New Year and we wish you an incredible 2016.
Happy Christmas! This week’s show is going to be slightly different. Tom’s not here at all and we’ve got an hour long special interview with Ben Smith from 401 marathons for you to sit back (or run) to. If you need some inspiration for 2016 then this is it.
We offer a competition to win entry to the Gran Canaria Marathon, Martin speaks to Melissa Fehr about the world transplant games, you guys rock your Xempo kit all around the world, Run Camp 2016 is open for registration, Serena Williams pulls a Rob Sloan, we bring you news from all around the world of running, Tony has a Trial and Martin has been cycling with my children :-)
Marin has been on the wagon whilst Tom’s been XXX. Tony’s been in Stockport. Seb Coe faces a quizzing. Yuki lets his suit fall loose whilst Kenyan Makau is back on on top. It’s the European Cross Country Champs this weekend and Martin speaks to Liz Yelling about Cross Country running. We ask 5 spring marathon questions. And we’ve got news of our 3rd annual run camp, you Rate Your Run, strut your kit poses, and stand proud on the Jabra Podium.
Tom runs a comeback PB and speaks to parkrun Australia Country Manager Tim Oberg. The IAAF defend themselves and Paula, but the so-called experts aren’t having any of it. Athletics Kenya sees three of it’s top brass suspended, the Japanese men’s 10,000m record falls, you Rate Your Run, Training Talk takes you from sub 4 to sub 3, Tony’s here with his Trials and we’ve got one of the best Marathon Talk Kit Around the World photos of all time.
We speak to a genuine pair of marathon running hero’s - Eleanor and Dennis Draper. We’ve done our parkrun smash up. Russians are in hiding over the doping scandal and some Kenyans speak out whilst others should. Your Rate Your Run and tell us what you think about walking in a marathon. Tony brings us his Trials, you’re on top of the podium and we’ve got a Training Talk all about fartlek.
The IAAF confirm suspension of the Russian Athletic Federation from International competition, Yuki speaks out and things could get worse for Kenya. You send in some fab pics in your new Tempo T-shirts. British Athletics announce the qualification details for the Olympic Games in Rio next year. Beijing host a 17-mile half marathon! We interview sub 3hr ‘run-walk strategy’ marathoner Mitch Phillips, Tony’s Trials is in the house and you are on top of the Jabra podium.
You tell us what not to say at the end of a marathon, the doping saga increases in intensity and the IAAF drop in integrity with President Lamine Diack arrested and the release of the WADA Independent Commission into systematic doping in Russian athletics. You Rate Your Run, show off your new Xempo 26.2 tee’s, you’ve been running all over the place and Tony has a Trial.
On this week’s show our website is back up so we’ve got a double helping of the Jabra Podium plus a return of the Listener Launch Pad and Rate Your Run, Yuki zips up his suit in New York but Stanley and Mary take victory, Kenya change their marathon selection criteria for Rio (to what though we’re not quite sure), Tony’s here with his Trials, you guys rock your Marathon Talk kit all around the world and Facebook Friday looks at gender inequality.
We have part two of our interview with American marathoning legend Bill Rodgers. There was some fast times at the Frankfurt Marathon and a Rio qualifier for Scot Callum Hawkins. Jo Pavey sets another record. A Kenyan gets caught out and there is trouble afoot for UKAD and some website gremlins have been visiting us.
Martin speaks to US marathoning legend Bill Rodgers, Tony commits to get fit, Tom Potson announces the winners of the Stockport 10 competition, Dan Afshar updates us on the new MT kit, you rock your old MT kit all around the world, the Jabra Podium is fast and full, the Listener Launch Pad rolls through Halloween and Bonfire Night!
On this week’s show we speak to recent UK all time women’s marathoner 7th placer Sonia Samuels. We’ve both been to York for the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon. There were no rabbits in Chicago this past weekend. Steve Jones has been speaking out. You rate your run, send in your tee shirt pictures and stand proud on the Jabra podium.
We have part two of our interview with sleep guru Kirk Parsley, news from the Chester and Bournemouth marathons, some brilliant images of you guys rocking your Marathon Talk kit all around the world, parkrun celebrates its 11th birthday, the Jabra Podium is rammed to the rafters, Training Talk is all about post-marathon recovery, you Rate Your Run, and Tom logs a big fat zero.
This week it's part one of the long-awaited sleep interview with Dr Kirk Parsley, there were some great British performances in Berlin, Martin speaks to Alyson Dixon about hers , the London Marathon ballot results are out this week, the Jabra Podium is stacked, you Rate Your Run and show off your Marathon Talk kit all around the world.
We bring you part two of our interview with Richard Moore, UKA clear Alberto, a 17-year old Finnish girl runs 2:33 for the marathon, Winner of the Week is back, you stand atop the Jabra Podium, show off your Marathon Talk Kit all around the world and Rate Your Run.
This week we talk about 'that' British athlete implicated in the doping scandal. Mo wins the GNR. NYC looks set for a scorcher. We interview author of the book 'The Bolt Supremacy' - Richard Moore. Tom is on form. Martin isn't. You stand proud on the Jabra Podium, Rate Your Run and show us where you've been in your swanky classic black.
Tom is back from the Maldives. Martin speaks to former Olympian and aspiring V70 marathoner, Tim Kirk. Tom catches up with Phil Gray about bringing the Morpeth to Newcastle back. Tony doesn't talk about Bullock Smithy. There is some running news (although not much), a ruffling Friday Facebook, some great Rate Your Runs and a Jabra Podium.
Tom is on holiday sunning his little legs and Sarah Russell steps in to co-host. It's a packed show with an in-depth chat with Jason Henderson from Athletics Weekly and Duncan Simpson is back for Training Talk. The Jabra Podium, you Rate Your Run and Tony has a Trial.
The World Athletics Championships keep us on the edge of our seats as Mo and Jess take gold, Bolt and Gatlin go head-to-head and the American women enjoy mixed fortunes over 10,000m. Away from Beijing Liliya Shobukhova has her ban reduced, you guys catch some rays in your classic blacks, you Rate Your Run and stand atop a stacked Jabra Podium.
We have got part two of our thought provoking interview with BBC investigative reporter Mark Daly, this week it's about his EPO use. There's an update on another drug study, Salazaar will be at the Worlds (which starts this week), Pavey should be awarded a World Championships bronze. You Rate Your Run, talk about what you'd like on a desert island and stand proud on the Jabra Podium.
Tom and Martin speak to Mark Daly about his investigation into Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project, we bring you up to speed with the latest on the doping scandal surrounding the IAAF, Nick Symmonds gets de-selected by Team USA, news of Kenyan athletes supporting a great cause, our first ever Xempo t-shirt makes the Facebook album, you Rate Your Run and stand atop the Jabra Podium.
There is a follow up doping expose from German documentary maker ARD and the Sunday Times, Training Talk looks at Tom's 5K plan of attack, you stand atop of the Jabra Podium, Rate Your Run and rock your super-cool Marathon Talk kit alla round the world. We speak to Sorrell Walsh about getting more women running and Tony has a Trial!
We speak to American 5,000m speedster Lauren Fleshman, there is news from the London Diamond League weekend, our listeners speak to Mo in Facebook Friday, we hear about positive tests from this years Comrades race, there's sad news from Kenya, Training Talk looks at you Autumn marathon progress, you stand atop of the Jabra Podium, Rate Your Run and rock your super-cool Marathon Talk kit all around the world.
We catch up with Team GB Olympian in both the 5000m and 10000m at London 2012, Julia Bleasdale about her new found love for running. There is a new WR in the women's 1500m for Dibaba in Monaco and a super fast men's 1500m. Kara Goucher speaks out but stays schtum. Jurek gets a ticking off. Kipsang and friends walk for peace. You Rate Your Run and tweet us. The Jabra Podium is all about the men. Come on girls, keep up!
Martin talks to Guru Greg about his recent Bob Graham Round. Tom has actually done some training. Mo wins in Lausanne, Training Talk reflects on your lifestyle, you Rate Your Run, Tony is here with a Trial, there is a male dominated Jabra Podium and we've got some super cool photos of you guys rockin you MT T-shirts all around the world.
Martin chats with Mark Berry who ran the entire SWCP in 11 days. We bring you up to speed with the Gold Coast Marathon. Hannah O took top spot at the Potteries. Overall overhauls in the final sprint, Jager bombs. Plus we have got a one off Corkey's Corner. You Rate YourRun, talk to us about staying cool, top the Jabra Podium and are competingin events all over the world in the Listener Launchpad.
Tom speaks to Boston qualifier and Parkinson's sufferer, Michael Westphal. We update you on the latest news surrounding Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project. Facebook Friday celebrates your celebrations, there is a stunning septuagenarian at the Western States 100, Boy on the Run is back... for the last time! Th eJabra Podium is stacked and you show your Marathon Talk colours all around the world.
On this week’s show we speak to the senior sports reporter at the Guardian, Sean Ingle about the ongoing Salazar scandal. Mary Keitany is back on top. Wilson Kipsang isn’t. Bro probably was. We remember Australian distance legend Ron Clarke and speak to Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick who is doing her first ever 10k in Leeds.
