Marathon Talk

Only one place to start, on Sunday, Sebastian Sawe produced a performance that will be talked about until the end of time, becoming the first man to ever run a sub-2 hour Marathon in a competitive race.
We have reaction and analysis from an historic day in London.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - We discuss the historic performance from Sabastian Sawe at the 2026 TCS London Marathon
29:13- Danny Coyle, COO at Abbott World Marathon Majors joins us to give his sights into the day from the grandstand. 
39:09 - Sean Ingle offers his thoughts on what Sawe's performance means for the wider sport of marathon running.
59:46 - We have a quick look back at the 2026 Boston Marathon
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As attention turns to Monday's Boston Marathon, we have a full preview of the race, including a look at who we think could be wearing their golden laurels on Boylston St. this Patriots' Day. 
And as race weekend approaches, I had the privilege to catch up with a true Boston legend. Bill Rodgers joins us to share valuable insights into the course and discuss his highly decorated career in this sport.
And finally, for anyone in Boston this weekend, Elizabeth Pehota from Abbott World Marathon Majors will be joining us to share more about everything happening on race week in Beantown. All this, and more, on Marathon Talk.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - We preview the 2026 Boston Marathon
13:40- Deena meets a Boston legend, Bill Rodgers joins us on Marathon Talk 
40:42 - We meet Elizabeth Pehota who will be fronting the Inside The Majors series in Boston
52:45 - Martin and Deena wrap up the show
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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
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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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Martin Yelling | Instagram
Deena Kastor | Instagram
Allie Bailey | Instagram
David Jackson | Instagram