I have listened to Marathon Talk for years and have always enjoyed elite runner Martin Yelling and his inspiring weekly guests. Now with co-host Olympic medalist, Deena Kastor, Martin continues his friendly and engaging conversation on a whole new level. I learn so much every episode about the news in the world of athletics, get great training advice and enjoy interviews with uplifting athletes, coaches and fascinating figures in the marathon world. I look forward to each and every episode!!
Love Martin and Tom (and Holly and Tony). I’ve learned so much and laughed so much and now speak with a British accent even though I’m from Indiana. Keep up the brilliant interviews, lads!
Huge Fan!!! Hilarious, informative and inspiring! Perfect companion for the weekly Long Runs! Combo of Masterpiece Theater-Monty python-for Marathoners!!! Ten out of Ten!!!
I really enjoy listening to the banter between Martin and Tom, but Holly and Tony are great, too! Really look forward to their perspective on all that is running, and how they bring in their own experiences.
Great pod for runners and all those interested in running/marathoning. Great guests and interesting/whitty/funny discussion. I have enjoyed listening on my commute and during long runs at times. Shocked there are only 86 reviews on iTunes! Great job!...update: listening to shows from the archive only serves to solidify my review!
Tell your marathoning friends! This is a great resource for a huge range of marathoners from fast to not-so-fast. The guys are smart and supportive, and the interviews are always interesting. If you haven't already... run, don't walk to the back catalog and start listening. You'll be hooked in less than 2:03:23. (Or 2:15:25 if you're female.)
Smart show with great interviews. Fun to listen to. The discussions between Martin and Tom are really interesting and cover a wide variety of topics that I love thinking about.
Tom & Martin offer what one might expect (!) in a show focussed on marathon racing: training tips, race reports, and interviews with running greats. They do this in a way that is fun, friendly, open, and engaging. What differentiates them is the attention they give to elite-professional performance and upper-level amateur performance. Both guys can run a 3-hour marathon (and better), and so can their recurring guest Tony Audenshaw (who does short pieces most weeks that are, by turns, very funny or very touching). The fact that Tom, Tony, and Martin and Brits lends the show extra entertainment value for me, as an American.
Martin and Tom do an amazing job of introducing me to new aspects of the running community. As a recreational marathoner, I appreciate the tips and tales from two guys who've logged the miles. There's an international feel to the show as well which underscores the universal appeal of running. We love you in Austin, fellas. Keep it up.
Great job guys! I love this podcast and echo what others say that it just isn't long enough for my long runs. After I listen to Marathon talk I listen to Runner Academy with Matt Johnson. As a runner you need to listen to both of these podcasts!
One of my favorite long run companions. Forget the mindless chatter of my running companions, I would rather have a listen to Martin and Tom while I am putting in the miles.
Humor, rants, raves, running tips and interviews with running legends.
Thanks for the entertainment boys.
This is hands down the best distance running podcast on iTunes.
Only complaint is that the podcasts aren't usually long enough to get me all the way through my long runs!
I love this podcast because it inspires me! These guys interview different elite athletes and talk about training, give weekly news about races and racers... Its pretty great. I'm not planning on a full Marathon in the near future, but I still love this podcast. It keeps me interested and excited! I'm training for a few half and I find this great to listen to while I'm at the gym or in the car.
I started listening to Marathon Talk a few weeks ago and I've almost made it through the entire catalog! This is a very insightful, informative and entertaining podcast mixed in with some good running humor (Tony’s Trials). Martin and Tom are great hosts and line up incredible guests for interviews. Lot's of great advice and training talk for runners. I've told everyone of my running friends about the show and hope they like it as much as I do...Keep up the great work guys, I’m listener for life (or as long as you decide to keep podcasting)
Marathon Talk is a real treat to listen to while on my long(ish) runs. Every podcast I learn something and catch myself laughing out loud about something in the 'cast, usually Tony's Trials! I cannot recommend any higher. Subscribe, that's all you have to know!
At last a runner's podcast for real athletes. The hope-to-break-four-hours podcasters should fold their tents and go home. These guys give advice and viewpoints that have relevance and they do it with both respect and humor... not to mention funny (British) voices. I'm hooked!
These podcasts are for runners of all standards and are highly entertaining and informative. I'd recommend you download them ASAP, once Tom and Martin realize they can probably charge for such great material they won't be free :) Keep up the great work.
These crazy Brits have simply the best running podcast out there. It's that simple.
Each show is informative with great interviews, training talk, race results and reviews. They are funny and present the show in a warm friendly manner while delivering relevant and useful content. Much to learn from them. Keep up the good work gentlemen. Tony's Trials is even growing on me!
This is simply the very best long distance running related podcast on iTunes. It is always informative, entertaining and motivating. Both Martin Yelling and Tom Williams love the topic and are deeply involved in the sport in many ways. Their interviews are consistently interesting as they not only learn about the subjects training methods but also get to know them as people. Anyone who has run a marathon, or aspires to, should subscribe to this podcast and listen to every episode.
Thanks to both of you for the WONDERFUL interview with Dr. Bond. I didn't want it to end. You asked her some very thoughtful questions and I don't think I've ever learned so much about the mental aspects of racing and moving through injuries. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am recommending this episode to others. I am also enjoying your updates with Liz. I enjoyed her interview a few episodes ago and this week's update was nice, although I do feel for her and her issues as she trains for Chicago. Keep these updates coming, please! Great coverage and interviews with women runners, I love it!!
I'm also enjoying your marathon countdown, I'll be running NYC Marathon in November and every time you announce it, I get pumped and excited.
YOU ARE BOTH DOING such a great job, keep it up and thank you so much!
As an experienced marathoner eager to expand my running-related podcast choices I was delighted to stumble on the "Marathon Talk" podcast a few weeks ago. After listening to their top-named professional interviews with Paula Radcliff and Ryan Hall (who were both exceedingly gracious and generous) I have since heard them all, and highly recommend the podcast to beginners or experienced runners. The hosts Martin Yelling and Tom Williams are both extremely knowledgeable and committed marathon runners and are experts regarding marathon training, racing tactics, psychology, nutrition - and consistently share their expertise within a highly entertaining format. While the show is produced from the U.K. the content will be of interest to all runners. Give the show a shot, and you'll be hooked too!
Your podcast is great! I'm about half way through them, sorry I'm a little late. I started running 18 months ago at age 30 and I'll hit my 5th marathon in 2 weeks with Team in Training LLS in San Diego! Maybe I can catch up with the rest of the podcasts on my way there from Kentucky. Keep up the good work!
I just wanted to write a review and give my support for a great running podcast. Even though I live in the south United States I love hearing these brits talk about running. I have went through many attempts at trying to find a good running podcast and I am happy that my search has come to a end.
Best new running podcast to come along in some time. Informative, highly entertaining and very professionally put together. Would recommend this to anyone interested in running and maybe people who aren't!
Love this podcast. The training section and the Q&A are my favorites. How the two of you relay the information helps me translate it into my everyday marathon training with ease. Keep it up.
This is a fantastic new podcast. It is very informative and entertaining. I especially like the marathon specific training tips from the fast guys. The other podcasts can get a bit rambling of much to do about nothing but this podcast seems to have it down. Keep up the show. Cant wait for more
jami from Florida USA
Truly appreciate the relaxed conversation and great topics. Both hosts are extremely knowledgeable of their subject matter which lends tons to their credibility. Thanks for a great job guys. Well done.
Really enjoy this podcast. The Training Talk and Q&A segments are of particular interest to me. Would like to see more time spent on these two areas in future episodes.
