Best Deena Kastor Podcasts (2025)

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E62: Tim Good - Chairman of the Matthew Good Foundation 1:02:20

29m ago1:02:20

1:02:20

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…

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E61: Paula Radcliffe MBE - Former Women’s World Record Holder 1:15:42

26m ago1:15:42

1:15:42

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 …

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E60: The 7 Best Running Moments of 2024 47:50

19d ago47:50

47:50

It’s the last show of the year, so what better way to round off 2024 than with a look at 2024’s most memorable moments! In celebration of Sydney’s 7th Star status, we’ve hand-picked 7 standout stories; from remarkable Six Star Finishers to blistering records, we’ve been treated to a stellar year for the sport. Join Martin and Deena one last time, f…

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E59: Tommie Runz - 6 Star Finisher in a Single Season 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Record-breaking debutants, speedy teens and iconic Six Star Finishers - we have it all in this week’s Marathon Talk! Among all the world-best performances from the lilies of Sabastian Sawe and Gout Gout, we’re joined in this episode by the iconic Tommie Runz off the back of running all six Majors this year. Tune in to catch his take on the Majors c…

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Marathon Talk With Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling | RunChats Ep.138 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

What a treat it was to welcome legendary hosts, Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling from The Marathon Talk Podcast. They recently ran NYC for fun and fully immersed themselves in the 5 Boro Block Party. They stopped for selfies, chatted up other runners, and shared their perspectives on what it was like to be back in the pack. We also discussed our fav…

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E58: Your Questions Answered - with Abbott World Marathon Majors’ Danny Coyle 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

Sydney, Shanghai, Cape Town: what do all these new and prospective Majors mean for marathon running’s greatest prize? This week’s news roundup collides with the Q&A spotlight that we shine upon Abbott World Marathon Majors’ Danny Coyle! Cape Town and Shanghai are taking strides in their journey to become Majors, and Danny shares what this means for…

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E57: Wayne Larden - Sydney Marathon’s Event Director 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

One week on from the most incredible race in New York, it’s time to look back on our race in the five boroughs, and the top stories from the elite field. In a packed show this week, we’ve also got all the numbers on this year’s Six Star Finishers, and following Sydney’s exciting news that it’ll join the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, we catc…

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Rise Above, Achieve Beyond with Adam Popp | RunChats Ep.137 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Adam is a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team leader. In 2007, while working to disarm a roadside bomb (IED) in Afghanistan, Adam was injured by a secondary IED—resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Adam is a Purple Heart recipient, Tillma…

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E56: Martin & Deena LIVE at the TCS New York City Marathon 35:32

2M ago35:32

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It’s crunch time for Martin and Deena - they took on the 5 boroughs together, but how did they fare? They bring you a very special episode of Marathon Talk from on the streets of New York City, bringing to life the stories of those around them, and an impressive roundup of the elite field results… literally as they happened! Join us for 26.2 miles …

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E55: Ron Romano - 12-time NYC Marathon Legend 58:58

3M ago58:58

58:58

New York is calling… The TCS New York City Marathon is this weekend, but are Martin, Deena, and the elite field ready? One man who is, and our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, is NYC legend, 12x New York finisher and 3x Six Star Finisher, Ron Romano - he gives us the lowdown on how to nail New York! Elsewhere, Martin & Deena cover yet anot…

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E54: Carey Pinkowski - Chicago’s Executive Race Director 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

The new Women’s World Record wasn’t just pipped by a few seconds in Chicago… it was utterly obliterated. Take a bow, Ruth Chepng'etich. With front row seats to the first woman running sub-2:10, Chicago’s Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski is our special guest in a stacked show on this week’s Marathon Talk! In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:0…

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E53: Rob Simmelkjaer - New York Road Runners CEO 59:11

4M ago59:11

59:11

Every runner has a story, and Rob Simmelkjaer’s unique journey gives him an inspiring focus on telling those fascinating stories. Rob is our special guest on this week’s Marathon Talk, as he runs us through his experience as a newly-minted Berlin finisher, and his insider tips for those running through the 5 boroughs of NYC next month! Elsewhere in…

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Live at the Sydney Marathon Expo with Kelly Willis | RunChats Ep.136 36:16

4M ago36:16

36:16

This was a FUN live interactive expo chat with one of my running besties Kelly Willis! Kelly is an inspiring former guest (episode 64), fellow 3X Six-Star finisher, and 4X World Age Group competitor! Kelly and I discussed what inspires us, what keeps the fire burning, the biggest challenges we've had to overcome, and how we handle race day challeng…

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E52: Kelly Willis - Three-Time 6 Star Finisher 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Of all the prospects from Sydney Marathon’s ram-packed weekend, perhaps the most enticing might be its future status as a seventh Major… We’ve a huge show this week, featuring a three-time 6 Star Finisher to give us the lowdown on Sydney’s course, whether it’s likely to become that seventh star, and if not then what it could improve. Elsewhere, the…

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Talking All Things Sydney Marathon with James Constantine, Digital Marketing Manager for the TCS Sydney Marathon | RunChats Ep.135 52:07

5M ago52:07

52:07

James expertly broke down the exciting new course, the Fan Zones that will be bringing the hype, community engagement, support from sponsors and volunteers, as well as the vision, hard work, and steps taken by the team to be on the doorstep of becoming the 7th World Marathon Major. We cover all that and so many more insights on how to have your BES…

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E51: Cole Hocker - Olympic 1500m Champion 54:25

5M ago54:25

54:25

It’s not every week that we’re joined on Marathon Talk by an OLYMPIC CHAMPION; let alone one who won gold in such a dramatic style… Cole Hocker was Paris’ 1500m Olympic Champion, and we get the scoop from him on how he trumped the titans of Kerr and Ingebritsen, the training mentality that unlocked such a performance, and the power of choosing your…

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Alan Ruben — Becoming a Marathon Legend! | RunChats Ep.134 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

"At my best, I was trying to be competitive with myself to get the best out of what I could do." -Alan Ruben Alan Ruben is an icon in the NYC running community—a paragon of consistency and an inspiration to so many in the masters running world for his remarkable running resume. Alan has completed 35 straight NYCs, with 25 consecutive sub 3s from 19…

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E50: Ray Flynn - Irish Mile Record Holder, Olympian and Agent 1:06:32

5M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

It’s with a heavy heart that we wave au revoir to Paris for the Olympics, but what a thrilling anthology of racing stories it’s written for us. Not only do we debrief all the quintessential moments from the games on Marathon Talk this week, but off the back of THAT men’s 1500m, we speak with the agent for all three medal winners - Irish Mile Record…

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Gordon Bakoulis on Gratitude, Longevity, and Continuing to Inspire! | RunChats Ep.133 1:22:37

6M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

"You just have to be so grateful for the races that go according to plan and where you do set a dream goal and achieve that dream goal. Nobody's written anybody's future—it's not scripted, so you have to make the most of the moments that you have in running. That can be true in any era, at any age, at any stage, and any talent level and accomplishm…

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E49: Summer Olympic Games - Paris 2024 47:08

6M ago47:08

47:08

We are right in the thick of Olympic athletics action and on the eve of the Olympic Marathon in Paris. In this week’s episode of Marathon Talk, Martin & Deena take a look at their favourite Olympic moments so far, including the swimming, cycling, triathlons and track races. They review the upcoming marathon’s key contenders and the heartbreaking wi…

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E48: Chris & Nik Nikic - The World’s First 6 Star Finisher with Down’s Syndrome 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

March 2024 saw barriers broken at the Tokyo Marathon by a man whose dedication to being 1% better every day is utterly inspiring - Chris Nikic. The first to complete the 6 Abbott Majors as an athlete with Down’s Syndrome, his outlook on resilience, progress and motivation should rouse us all, so it’s a joy for Chris and his father Nik to join us on…

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Dakotah Lindwurm — Grandma's LIVE With an Olympian (Live from Grandma's Marathon) | RunChats Ep.132 45:24

6M ago45:24

45:24

It was a HUGE honor to host and share this live convo from Grandma's with rockstar Olympian and 2X Grandma's Champ, Dakotah Lindwurm! We discussed Dakotah manifesting her Paris Olympic dream, what it means to be called an Olympian, her buildup for Orlando & plan for Paris, and why Grandma's is so special and will ALWAYS be on her race calendar! Dak…

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E47: Marcus Brown - Co-Founder of One Percent Running Club 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Running is for everyone, and there are few flying the flag higher for that than the incredible Marcus Brown. From 4:55 finishes to Co-Founding his own running club championing diverse backgrounds in the running community, his is a voice worth amplifying as he joins us on this week’s episode of Marathon Talk! Also on the show, Martin recalls his rec…

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Marathon LEGEND Dick Beardsley (Live from Grandma's Marathon) | RunChats Ep.131 54:51

7M ago54:51

54:51

It was a HUGE honor to host and share this live convo from Grandma's with marathon LEGEND, Dick Beardsley! We discussed his iconic 1982 'Duel In the Sun' with Alberto Salazar, his co-win in the 1981 inaugural London Marathon with Inge Simonsen, and his 2:09:36 course record at Grandma's in 1981 that stood for a remarkable 33 years! Dick is a great …

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E46: Chris Slater - Finisher at 2024’s Marathon Des Sables 57:17

7M ago57:17

57:17

The Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert is among the toughest feats any runner can achieve, and fresh from a Top 50 finish is the remarkable Chris Slater. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to speak with him on this week’s Marathon Talk - his recovery from addiction has led him on an endurance running journey from which we can’t help but be inspi…

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E45: The Pub Quiz - with AbbottWMM Chief Content Officer, Danny Coyle 45:01

8M ago45:01

45:01

The AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Championships are nearly upon us - are you ready for the blazing fast field lining up in Sydney? This week’s Marathon Talk is your chance to put that to the test, as Danny Coyle returns to the podcast as quizmaster, bringing us the stellar stats for those toeing the line in September. Elsewhere in the running world…

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E44: Joan Benoit Samuelson - The First Ever Women’s Olympic Champion 58:03

8M ago58:03

58:03

When LA saw the first ever Olympic women’s marathon champion, it was none other than this week’s Marathon Talk guest who crossed the line first - Joan Benoit Samuelson. An icon in the sport and Deena’s greatest mentor, she joins us on the podcast this week to share her remarkable relationship with the sport, and the power of storytelling within it.…

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E43: Mallory Creveling - Runner’s World Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness 1:00:51

9M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

What better time to exhibit the extraordinary mental benefits of running than during Mental Health Awareness Week. That’s been a huge focus for this week’s Marathon Talk guest, Runner’s World’s Mallory Creveling, who’s been working on a must-read piece of work on wellness - ‘The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health’. Learn more on this week’s podc…

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Sydney Marathon Tips (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.130 56:31

9M ago56:31

56:31

We're talking ALL things Sydney Marathon in this IG Live Convo with 2X Olympian Eloise Wellings, Race Director Wayne Larden, and Digital Marketing Manager James Constantine. The Sydney Marathon is a candidate race, poised to become the seventh of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. We broke it all down—way too many topics to list. The stoke level is …

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E42: Anya Culling - Lockdown Runner-Turned-Elite International Athlete 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

What a story Anya Culling written, from humble beginnings to the elite field in a matter of years. She plans to continue her upward trajectory as her tale was one of so many stunning performances from the recent TCS London Marathon! Anya joins us as we debrief a weekend that gave us a new women’s-only WR, a moving success story for friend of the sh…

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E41: Cedric King - Award-Winning T64 Marathoner 1:09:22

10M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

When you overcome the voice in your head telling you to tap out, that’s where a true champion is made. Such wise words come from a man whose past does not define his future - double amputee Cedric King is achieving the double this weekend with some huge Boston and London finishes. His story is pure distilled inspiration; listen this week to learn m…

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London Marathon Tips with Kelly Brown Willis (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.129 59:53

10M ago59:53

59:53

London Marathon tips with one of my running besties, Kelly Brown Willis, fellow 3X Six-Star finisher and inspiring former guest (Episode 64). This episode is a deep dive into all things London! Weekend logistics, fun events, shakeouts, fueling, course strategy, mindset tips, and more. Please share with anyone running London on Sunday! We hope you e…

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Boston Marathon Tips with Brendon O'Leary (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.128 1:09:28

10M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

This episode is for anyone running the 128th Boston Marathon and everyone who has it on their long-term radar. Coach Brendon O'Leary of O'Leary Racing Team joined me on an IG live and we took a deep dive into all things Boston. Race logistics, the Expo, weekend activities, shakeouts, fueling, and, of course, we dug in on course strategy and how bes…

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E40: Helen Thorn - Comedian, Author and Back-to-Back Marathon Runner 54:08

10M ago54:08

54:08

All that running does for wellbeing is well-documented, but Helen Thorn’s marathon journey is an uplifting reminder to us all. In the wake of a divorce, it became a central tenet to her mental health - now it’s central to her huge goal this year to run Boston and London back to back! This week’s Marathon Talk shines a light on the mental wellness t…

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E39: Andrew Kastor - Deena’s Coach & Husband 1:04:30

11M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

This week’s guest needs no introduction to Deena - he’s her coach, her husband, and now a Boston Marathon qualifier after an admirable performance in LA. It’s a joy to catch up with Coach Kastor fresh from his 3 hour and 13 minute run as he shares the unique experience of coaching himself, his best recovery tips, and how to prepare your training cy…

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E38: Visually-Impaired Six Star Hopeful Mark Rogerson & his guide Katie Garrity 1:03:23

11M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Marathons form very unique bonds within the running community, but when your life is in your guide’s hands it’s truly a bond like no other. That’s where Six Star hopeful Mark Rogerson’s story sheds light on the joys of running - he joins us on this week’s Marathon Talk fresh from a PB-setting Tokyo race with guide runner Katie Garrity. Join us this…

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E37: Becs Gentry: Tokyo Marathon Preview 1:08:12

11M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

The 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors season has arrived! It all starts this Sunday in Tokyo with Eliud Kipchoge AND Sifan Hassan both on the start line. This episode we dive into the elite races, talk pre-race prep and preview a crop of Six Star hopefuls looking to get their hands on that medal. One of whom is Becs Gentry, who joins Martin and Dee…

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Tokyo Marathon Tips with Naomi Fox (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.127 1:18:18

11M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

We've got tons of Tokyo tips & questions answered from yesterday's IG Live convo with Naomi. Big thanks to all who joined—we look forward to seeing you in Tokyo! Naomi was a great co-host and is running for her Six-Star, like so many others. She asked me her top-of-mind questions and we answered many more from our engaged audience, as well. We cove…

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E36: Celebrating Kelvin Kiptum’s Remarkable Legacy 54:28

11M ago54:28

54:28

In 2013, Kelvin Kiptum participated in his first half marathon. 10 years and three game-changing marathons later, his was a World Record to be reckoned with. A light that shone so incredibly brightly and all too briefly, Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, sadly died on Sunday 11th of February in Kenya. We’re taking this episode of Marathon T…

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E35: Dan & Becky Sharp - London Marathon Fundraising Family 1:06:54

12M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Preparations for Paris 2024 are firmly in the final stages, and we finally have all the action from the US Olympic Trials from Deena Kastor herself! It’s a jam-packed episode of Marathon Talk this week, where we tackle debutant winners, a heart-wrenching story from this week’s guest & London Marathon hopeful Dan Sharp, and a Training Talk that touc…

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E34: Ed Eyestone - NCAA Coach & Double Olympian 1:11:47

1y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Olympic years bring the toughest tests for every nation’s athletes, and the coaches who feed such elite talent - coaches like the indomitable Ed Eyestone. He coaches the only two athletes going into the US Olympic Marathon Trials who’ve hit the Olympic standard of 2:08:10, and this week we discover out the coaching tips that make an Olympic maratho…

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E33: Richard Whitehead MBE - 2x Paralympic and 4x World Champion 1:04:10

1y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Welcome back to Marathon Talk! It’s 2024, and what better way to inspire the year ahead than a fascinating episode featuring a four time world champion - Richard Whitehead MBE. We learn more from him about his 10 year unbeaten streak in 200m track events, and the training plan that’ll see him to his 6 Star finish in Tokyo. Also in this jam-packed s…

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Tammy Hsieh - 2:37:00: An OTQ Race For the Ages! | RunChats Ep.126 59:58

1y ago59:58

59:58

In one of the most inspiring running stories of the year, Tammy Hsieh ran 2:37:00 at CIM and hit the OTQ standard on the number to qualify for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, FL on Feb 3, 2024! When Tammy turned the final corner, the finish line clock read 2:36:50 and she kicked for home with everything she had left and crossed the line …

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E32: Top 10 Marathon Moments of 2023 31:07

1y ago31:07

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As we run towards welcoming in the New Year, join us in this special podcast episode where hosts Martin & Deena reflect upon the Top 10 most exciting Marathon Moments of 2023. Count down a remarkable list featuring multiple world records, major championship performances and standout wins. This episode includes: Catherine Debrunner’s late-season cha…

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Polly Moody - Focusing On Joy & the Process To Find Her Best | RunChats Ep.125 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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Meet Polly Moody, mom of two, full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner! Polly tore her ACL and meniscus two years ago when her running had been on an upward trajectory. She tackled a long, difficult rehab where she faced a number of setbacks and had serious doubts about whether she would make it back to her previous form. Polly injected more long run…

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E31: Liz Yelling - Team GB Manager & Olympian 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

This week’s guest on Marathon Talk is truly special; not only is she a Commonwealth Medalist, Olympian, and Team GB Manager, but Martin’s own wonderful wife! Liz’s formidable marathon and cross country experience is matched only by her philanthropic commitments to the running community, all of which she shares with us on this week’s episode. Elsewh…

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Simone Carniglia - Running & Inspiring the Type One Diabetes Community | RunChats Ep.124 37:41

1y ago37:41

37:41

Meet Simone Carniglia, Six-Star finisher, and Guinness World Record holder as the fastest runner with Type One diabetes—with an amazing average time of 2:42:30 per race! Simone started his running journey to lose weight and was inspired by Stefano Baldini, the great Italian marathoner who won the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Running thes…

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E30: Simone Carniglia 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Simone Carniglia is a remarkable runner whose records in the Abbott World Marathon Majors make him the world’s fastest 6 Star Finisher with type 1 diabetes. The Italian marathoner is our fantastic guest on this week’s podcast, in which we also share how to rest up and hit your new year’s training right, and cover this year’s most scintillating 6 St…

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Catching Up with Jereny Rivera on Training with Low Ferritin & Her Build for CIM (IG Live) | RunChats Ep.123 34:54

1y ago34:54

34:54

We're catching up with Jereny Rivera on her recent training in the Florida heat and delving into her experience with ferritin iron deficiency. I really enjoyed having her back to share insights on her transformational journey to inspire runners and how she perseveres in the face of challenges and channels the haters. I'm rooting for Jereny to crush…

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E29: Catherine Debrunner 1:05:07

1y ago1:05:07

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After a thrilling season we’ve crowned our Abbott World Marathon Majors Series champions, and in elite women’s wheelchair racing, Catherine Debrunner reigns supreme. Her series culminated in a stunning three wins on the bounce in arguably the best year of her career to date, and we’re fortunate to have her join us on Marathon Talk this week! Elsewh…

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