Marathon Talk

On this episode of Marathon Talk, Martin and Deena have an in-depth decision with Brett Clothier, Head of the Athletics Integrity Unit. Brett and his team lead the way in ensuring marathon running is a clean sport, and we wanted to invite him on to tell us more about the work his team does and the work organisations like Abbott World Marathon Majors and World Athletes support in this ongoing battle.
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We were in attendance at the premiere of the new Paula Radcliffe film, Chasing Stars, and we were joined by the film's director Pat Odom, to hear more about its making.
We close the show with a Q&A that Paula gave with British running great Steve Cram.
Watch Paula Radcliffe - Chasing Stars now on YouTube.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
00:00 - Intro
06:10 - Still reflecting on the 2026 TCS London Marathon
25:26 - Deena speaks with director Pat Odom, the man behind the lens of Paula Radcliffe - Chasing Stars
49:21 - Q&A from the premiere of Paula Radcliffe - Chasing Stars
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Abbott World Marathon Majors
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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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Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Deena Kastor | Instagram
Sean Ingle | Instagram

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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Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Marathon Talk
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Deena Kastor | Instagram
Elizabeth Pehota | Instagram

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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Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Marathon Talk
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Martin Yelling | Instagram
Deena Kastor | Instagram
Raz Rauf | Instagram