On this week's episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by comedian Paul Tomkinson, who is here to tell us all about this new book, Running Through Sand, an ageing runner's tale of running the Marathon Des Sables, frequently described as the toughest marathon on earth.

We also have a quick roundup of everything happening in the marathon world, including big news from the TCS London Marathon.

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On this episode of Marathon Talk:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 07:51 - The 2027 TCS London Marathon confirmed as a two-day event
• 15:41 - Comrades Marathon
• 18:43 - Update from the Tokyo Marathon
• 21:55 - Interview with Paul Tonkinson‍

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Abbott World Marathon Majors

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On this week's show, we're joined by Clark Gardner, CEO of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. This week, Cape Town became the 8th Abbott World Marathon Major. Clark is here to give us the lowdown on the event that took place last month, the process of becoming a Major and to look back on the events of October last year, when Cape Town's dream hung in the balance.

Abbott World Marathon Majors

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Deena Kastor | Instagram

On this episode of Marathon Talk, Martin and Deena have an in-depth decision with Brett Clothier, Head of the Athletics Integrity Unit. Brett and his team lead the way in ensuring marathon running is a clean sport, and we wanted to invite him on to tell us more about the work his team does and the work organisations like Abbott World Marathon Majors and World Athletes support in this ongoing battle.

‍Links & References:

Abbott World Marathon Majors

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Marathon Talk

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Martin Yelling | Instagram

Deena Kastor | Instagram

Athletics Integrity Unit | Instagram