Marathon Talk

We had hoped this week's episode would offer a fascinating insight into the preparation of an elite athlete as they geared up for their next race; however, fate conspired against us, and the day after we recorded it, Conner Mantz had to withdraw from the 130th Boston Marathon.
He did, however, allow us to still publish this episode, and we thank him for that. Hopefully, you'll still enjoy our conversation with the US Marathon record holder and gain some insight into his mindset as he approaches his next major.
Also on the show, we're joined by author Raz Rauf, who has a new book out called This Is Running: A Celebration of the World of Running, exploring the culture, history, brands, races and people behind it. All this, plus a round-up of the biggest stories in the sport on episode 87 of Marathon Talk.
Order your copy of This Is Running here. 
 
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Something has gotten Martin very excited.
04:39 - Deena was in Chicago for the Shamrock Shuffle
08:47 - We discuss a 2-Day TCS London Marathon in 2027?
11:56 - Deena speaks with Conner Mantz
31:41 - Martin interviews author Raz Rauf about his new book
53:20 - Martin and Deena wrap up the show
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The question everyone wants to know: just how do I get a bib for any of the Majors? We're joined by a Majors veteran, Rob Dalto, to talk us through all the ways you can earn your place at one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Plus, we have lots of news from around the marathon world.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Deena tells us all about her time at the LA Marathon
02:41 - News Round-Up: LA Marathon 
11:57 - Jacob Kiplimo breaks the half marathon world record in Lisbon
13:47 - Fotyen Tesfay of Ethiopia wins Barcelona 2:10:53, 2nd fastest marathon time
18:53 - Eliud Kipchoge to run the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
20:24 - Shanghai passes stage one of AWMM candidate assessment
21:52 - Dave is joined by Rob Dalto to talk about how to get into every Abbott World Marathon Major
46:00 - Martin and Deena wrap up the show
Links & References:
Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Deena Kastor | Instagram
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On this bumper edition of Marathon Talk, Martin & Deena cover all the news in the marathon world, as a new series is announced and a legend leaves us.
We're first joined on the show by trailer runner, coach and author Allie Bailey to hear more about how mindset is vital in endurance running. And to wrap up the show, David Jackson, The Breathing Coach joins us to talk about how long distance runners can use breathing exercises to improve their running efficency.
You can buy Allie's new book: 31 Days
David's book is available to buy here: Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger. Breathwork To Transform Your Running
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - What Has Been Happening?
04:29 - Round-Up Of News From The Marathon Running World
19:33 - Marathon Talk Meets Allie Bailey
40:58- David Jackson Speaks To Martin About This New Book And More
Links & References:
Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Marathon Talk
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Martin Yelling | Instagram
Deena Kastor | Instagram
Allie Bailey | Instagram
David Jackson | Instagram

Our first Marathon Talk Extra of the new season, and on this Tokyo Special, Martin and Deena are joined by David Macnamara from Abbott World Marathon Majors, and they look back on a great day of racing, which saw Tadese Takele, Brigid Kosgei, Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner claim victory in the Japanese capital.
David also gives some insight into what the race week has been like and makes a frankly embarassing attempt to speak Japanese. See if you can figure out who wrote this bit!
All this, and more, on Marathon Talk Extra!

As we look ahead to the first Marathon of the new season in Tokyo, we catch up with US long-distance great Sara Hall as she prepares to return to the Japanese capital for the 3rd time.
And we'll hear from Abbott World Marathon Majors' David Macnamara with a round-up of things happening during race week.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Happy Birthday, Deena!
05:40 - Tokyo Marathon Preview
16:00 - Sara Hall joins us to talk about her prep for Tokyo, her career and more.
39:11 - David Macnamara is here to tell us all about what is happening in Tokyo on race week.
Links & References:
Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Martin Yelling | Instagram
Deena Kastor | Instagram
Sara Hall | Instagram