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Marathon Talk

Marathon Talk

By: Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling
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Marathon Talk has returned in September 2022 as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors family. We are still all about running and will bring you all the latest from the world of the Majors and more with Martin Yelling and new co-host, the great Deena Kastor. Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • EP81 | AWMM AMA - Your Questions Answered
    May 12 2025

    Got a question you've always wanted to ask the team at Abbott World Marathon Majors? Well, now is your chance! We're joined this week by Abbott World Marathon Majors Cheif Operating Officer Danny Coyle, and Stew "Statman" Haynes, who are here to answer your AWMM questions.

    Martin and Deena also talk about their marathon highlight of the year, and we have news from last weekend's Shanghai Marathon as it bids to become an Abbott World Marathon Major.

    Before you press play, just to let you know our next episode will be our Christmas Special and we'll be joined by content creator, runner, comedian, and public speaker Laura Green, who will be here to absolve you of (and maybe chuckle at...) your Running Confessions.

    You can submit yours today via this link: https://forms.gle/AzVpqadH2Sr22xJ76

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    49 mins
  • EP80 | The 100 Marathon Man - Marathon Talk catches up with Richard Whitehead MBE
    Nov 21 2025

    On this episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by British Paralympian and world record holder Richard Whitehead, following his incredible achievement of running his 100th marathon of his career at the TCS New York City Marathon.

    Before we speak to Richard, Martin and Deena discuss what to do now that, for most, the marathon season has come to an end. How do we keep the fitness levels where they need to be, without overdoing it? How do we stay focused, and what do we plan for to keep us excited?

    Finally, Deena had the chance to speak to Rob Dalto, who was representing Team Abbott in New York, and told us about this running story.

    On this episode of Marathon Talk:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 1:24 - Deena is at the finish of the Everywoman Marathon in Scottsdale, Arizona.
    • 7:04 - Now that the season is over, what do we do?
    • 18:09 - Richard Whitehead MBE joins us to tell us about his recent achievement of completing his 100th marathon.
    • 46:13 - Deena and Rob Dalto go for a short trot around Central Park, talking about the race, the city and the communities that help make the race a highlight of the sporting calendar.
    • 57:12 - Wrap-up

    Links & References:

    Abbott World Marathon Majors

    Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Marathon Talk

    Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Martin Yelling | Instagram

    Deena Kastor | Instagram

    Richard Whitehead | Instagram

    Rob Dalto | Instagram

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    1 hr
  • EP79 | Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running?
    Nov 7 2025

    One of the major talking points to emerge from last weekend's TCS New York City Marathon was Eliud Kipchoge. Following the completion of his Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star journey, it felt like the end of an era for the 11-time Majors winner, 2-time Olympic Champion and former World Record holder. On this episode of Marathon Talk, we look back on Kipchoge's career—the highs and lows—and what we will do next.

    And one of the things he's suggested he'll be doing next is running a marathon on Antartica, so we're very fortunate to be also joined by a man who knows a thing or two about South Pole running, President of Marathon Tours & Travel, Jeff Adams joins us to tell us more about how the running tourism industry is booming now, and where he'll be taking runners to next.

    On this episode of Marathon Talk:

    • 1:49 - Martin and Deena discuss all that went down at the TCS New York City Marathon
    • 13:04 - We look back on the career of AbbottWMM Six Star finisher, Eliud Kipchoge
    • 30:14 - We're joined by Jeff Adams, president and owner of Marathon Tours & Travel.

    Links & References:

    Abbott World Marathon Majors

    Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Marathon Talk

    Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

    Martin Yelling | Instagram

    Deena Kastor | Instagram

    Marathon Tours & Travel | Instagram

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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