From mental health advocate triathletes to parkrun romantics to World Record teens, we’ve an absolutely packed episode of Marathon Talk this week!

On episode 63, Martin & Deena bring us the latest on World Indoor Records that have been shattered, a New Zealand teen taking on Jakob Ingebritsen’s milestones, and we share YOUR stories of matchmaking on the move.

Meanwhile, it’s a privilege to hear from Raymond Braun, as he opens up about his mental health struggles, the endurance feats that are helping him overcome them, and his marvellous mental health work with Olympians.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

• 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on birthday celebrations, seasonal training, Deena’s discipline, and how to stay motivated in your training

• 7:40 - The latest news this week brings us a new World Indoor Record in the 3,000m, a new World Age Group Record for Sam Ruthie, and we share YOUR stories finding love on the run

• 18:40 - Training Talk is back! With Tokyo round the corner, we bring you tips on how the final weeks pre-race should look, and how to taper and rest up for a perfect race day

• 27:35 - The incredible Raymond Braun joins us to share the role of endurance athletics in his mental health recovery journey, the remarkable 777 Triathlon Challenge, and his role as mental health correspondent at the Olympic Games

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With a huge marathon season fast-approaching, it’s time to ask: Are you Race Ready?

Our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, Tim Good, is behind a new, free app that promises to help avoid the unfortunate circumstances that led to the loss of his brother in 2011, and the story behind its development is a remarkable one.

Join us this week as we also dive into the latest announcements for Tokyo’s elite field, share a mind-numbing treadmill World Record, and weigh in on a socks-and-sandals race-winner…

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

• 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on skiing escapades, the dire running weather in the UK, and the joys of heated running wear

• 10:30 - The news roundup this week features Tokyo’s elite field, which remains stellar even in spite of London and Boston’s fields, plus a new treadmill WR and Barnabas Kiplimo’s ‘super sandals’

• 29:40 - Tim Good joins us to share the story behind the loss of his brother, and the long journey that the Matthew Good Foundation has taken to make race preparation safer for all

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All-time best lineups, exclusive news, and Paula Radcliffe herself on Marathon Talk? We couldn’t start 2025 any better, could we…

Paula Radcliffe MBE is our very first guest on the show, talking to us ahead of her majestic marathon return! She’s taking on Tokyo and Boston, the latter of which has a stacked elite field… or so we thought, til London unveiled their roster.

Get the jump on two of the most anticipated races in a generation, with one of the most iconic runners of a generation, on episode 61 of Marathon Talk.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

• 0:00 - We kick off the first show of the year checking in on Deena’s discipline, and set our goals for the year ahead

• 12:45 - Boston and London have released their incredibly competitive elite fields, so we sift through the contenders who might take victory in these stellar fields

• 33:50 - Marathon icon and former World Record Holder Paula Radcliffe MBE is our very special guest, sharing the first steps on her marathon return, Six Star ambitions, and what she’s looking forward to most about taking on Boston & Tokyo

Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/