Reviews
Love this podcast! It’s entertaining and the guests are so inspiring. Deena and Martin do such a great job of recapping the Abbott World Majors and give great advice in the training talk. If you are a runner you need to listen to this podcast!
Jill Runs via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/10/24
Like tour guides and trusted friends, Deena and Martin bring us inside the stories and to the heart of what inspires marathon runners. With their unique perspectives and insights, they enlarge our understanding and enrich our experience.
Mafia x via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/09/24
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...Read full review »
daliwillis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/08/24
I thought the guests and discussion on the career and legacy of Kelvin Kiptum was a wonderful way to pay tribute to him.
DC7780 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/08/24
The poor audio needs to be addressed. Would be great to have a running podcast in the rotation but the poor sound quality makes this hard to listen
RaychelB via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/03/24
This is my favourite running podcast. Why didn’t I find it sooner? I have been listening religiously since I discovered it a few months ago. Long may it continue!
88k8i88k88 via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 04/18/23
A shadow of its former glory, feels heavily scripted and condemned to mention the Abbott World Marathon Majors at every available opportunity. I assume the podcast was revived as a marketing tool leveraging the reputation of the original format. Won’t be listening in the future I’m afraid (it’s...Read full review »
Al_P via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/07/22
Well. Welcome back, Marathon Talk; you were my companion and guide during prep for my first ever marathon in London 2021. However, the new format and sponsorship deal with the Abbott World Majors has (IMHO) taken more away than it has given. It feels more like a supporting advert for the AWM...Read full review »
sbgtr1969 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/07/22
Abott majors, that’s it. No other running events exist. There’s no chemistry between the 2 presenters seems very fake and scripted in my opinion.
MartinMc88 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/27/22
The Olympic recap was enjoyable. Hollie is enthusiastic but this leads to her interrupting Martin on many occasions in the show and doesn’t make for great listening. Good to hear Training Talk back.
Chris Scotland via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/21/21
Used to listen every week now occasionally depending on the guest. Martin & Tony are good but Tom & Holly too self obsessed to the point that i just delete it, H in particular. Keep trying with it but it’s not there anymore. To hear Tom virtually dismiss the recent weekend event ‘is this...Read full review »
gaulty64 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/17/21
I’ve listened to this for years now during my long runs, from three hour epics in the hills to times when 5k was a struggle. I honestly don’t think I’d have kept going through babies, injury, low mojo and high mojo without it. Thank you fir your company.
LTClark via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/29/21
At times brilliant. Other times painful. Sadly, the brilliant episodes are few and far between and, even though there are a still some highlights, at times it’s a slog to finish. The two main presenters are in a much different place than a few years ago and personally speaking I find their...Read full review »
APM40001 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/16/21
In truth, I haven't been enjoying this podcast for a while. I did hope it would get back to its best but the combo of Martin and Holly consistently turn me off as they direct the conversation away from running at every opportunity. Now that it seems like the both of them will be carrying on...Read full review »
Wikipaedophile via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/26/20
Awful podcast so hard to listen to. Martin Yelling is a big head with strange opinions. He can’t listen to anyone else and topics are increasingly boring and non-running related. Holly is cringe and adds nothing. Never listening again.
Rift Cassh via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/24/20
I used to enjoy this podcast when it was actually about running. But Martin in particular has decided to become a really big SJW. It’s so annoying, give me Tony and Holly any day of the week who are down to earth and not trying to save save the flippin planet. The most recent interview with...Read full review »
hallelujahal via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/31/20
I personally love the extended chat at the beginning of the show (particularly when Holly or Tony are involved) - I’m finding the guests a little dull recently - so please just keep on chatting!
RoastPotatoes via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/19/20
Just some increasingly miserable content from Martin moaning / preaching.
jimmybicycle via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/02/20
I just love this show. The back catalogue is so wonderful; helps you to realise the evolution we all go through as runners. I love the interviews but more than that it’s just so precious to have such a record of running, in the UK and around the world, for the past 10 years. A record of what is /...Read full review »
agata1989 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/11/20
I was drawn to Marathon Talk some 10 years ago when training for my first marathon. As a new runner at the time it was incredibly welcoming, unpretentious and accompanied me on many solo long runs. Since then I’ve dipped in and out when I’ve wanted to reconnect to what it was like to be a new...Read full review »
Jimmygrigg via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/08/20
Despite never having run a marathon (and maybe never will) I’ve been listening every week for four or five years. Have really enjoyed the more recent evolution of the show, it can’t say the same forever. I’m really enjoying Tony and Holly’s role as presenters alongside Tom and Martin. My...Read full review »
Joanna Hants via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/18/20
Used to look forward to the long run to tune in but just listened to the most recent episode and some airy fairy hippy waffle about not stepping on flowers. I understand the focus away from performance but I assume we were all drawn to MT in the first place because it was originally about...Read full review »
wannabe neverwas via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/16/20
This was a must listen on my long runs (or even split into two for shorter ones) but since the 500th episode it has become hit or miss. The last episode had 25 minutes of “chat” at the beginning that just did not resonate with me - and it’s not all about running any longer. Some of the interviews...Read full review »
MPie75 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/27/20
You guys always put me in a good mood! I love Tony's Trials, can't wait to hear the next oneRead full review »
Penny Elliott via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 02/26/20
I’ve listened since 2012 and have heard every episode. I really like the new format and it’s much less blokey now the presenters are more relaxed. Bring back Boy on the run.
Chasdaz via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/23/20
Used to find this quite informative and insightful. Now it's just descended into three middle-aged podcasters who whine about how new shoes are ruining the sport of running every week.Read full review »
Runner from Oz via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 01/18/20
I used to love this podcast. Downloading it on a Wednesday and listening to it on my next run was a bit of the week I always looked forward to. Having Martin give a 5 minute lecture on how to look after your kids this week was really the last straw though. It left me feeling really angry. I...Read full review »
asgt1974 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/12/20
I used to really enjoy this but it’s possibly had its day. At some stage during the last year it has gone from being the Marathon Talk podcast to the anti-Vaporfly podcast. Perhaps they’re sponsored by Nike now and are pushing the “its only the shoes that make the runner” angle as they seem...Read full review »
SiNZ--1 via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 01/03/20
Marathon talk has degenerated into park run talk with Martin doing the same one in about the same time each week (boring). Tom doesn’t run at all now so bangs on about the Park run organisation rather than running. Better with Tony and Holly.
KCruns via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/15/19
More or less listened to every show , some very good guests which you can learn a lot and insight to there training ,
crap runner via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/05/19
This is a thoroughly engaging, consistently entertaining 90 minutes or so of running related chat and info. It’s perfect fodder when out running. The addition of Holly and Tony as additional presenters has freshened up an already enjoyable podcast. Well done to the whole team.
Nnosha via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/13/19
I became a runner mere months after this podcast was launched and was lucky enough to discover it right away. Over nearly a decade and 9,500+ kilometres since, during which I have listened to every episodes, my enjoyment hasn’t wained one bit as they have a diverse range of excellent interviews...Read full review »
HalfPastDeadGG via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 10/19/19
Discovered this podcast a few weeks ago and I’ve ripped through the first 52 episodes so far. It’s been awesome to relive running related history. I’ve found the training talk info to be incredibly useful. The interviews are great and Tom and Martin have fantastic chemistry. However, there is no...Read full review »
toogentno1 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/23/19
The lads and Holly keep u up to date with all that happens in the world of running while giving training tips and great interviews and making you laugh along the way.. bring on a 1000
Is that metres or yards? via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 08/09/19
Can’t understand those who say it is too long. You don’t have to listen in one go. I often break it up which means I get 3 days of tuning in. I love all sections of the podcast. Tom and Martin have jobs and they get this out every week for free. Having guest presenters keeps it going when they...Read full review »
Pinwin via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/07/19
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!
Steve Wallen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/03/19
Been a listener since Ep.1; love the mix of science, news, comedy (Tony’s Trials) and the two main presenters’ friendship. Now also with our newer presenter (Holly) it makes for an interesting, funny and informative Podcast on running. Thanks Martin, Tom, Tony and Holly for all you do for our...Read full review »
Vladco__ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/11/19
Entertaining and informative, has its funny moments too.
Quatrebras via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/10/19
The podcast has some great content but it is too long.
#funky# via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/01/19
Very quickly became one of my favourite podcasts & can’t wait for a new episode every week. Learning lots!
blondie_ontherun via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/24/19
Love this pod but the lads really should invest in some proper audio equipment. It can be all over the place.
Donal Gibson via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 04/09/19
Fantastic informative show. Love the banter between Martin & Tom.
Hulk24inch via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/03/19
Always my favorite podcast. Pity there’s only one episode a week. Love the banter between the lads, but the best bit is always their in depth and insightful interviews and the training talks.
martinlanders77 via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 12/10/18
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!!!
VirginiaRunHerGirl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/01/18
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.
Bob1111137469 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/25/18
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