The TCS London Marathon had it all - world records, a new course record, a sprint finish, and a remarkable new 6 Star Finisher in Anthony Butler.
The visually-impaired runner completed the race alongside Jessie Rix, his partner in both running and wedlock, a story which we hear more of as they join us for this week’s Marathon Talk!
Tune in to hear all about last week’s guests’ emotional race, Sifan Hassan’s wacky route to winning one of the best ever women’s fields, Marcel Hug’s wheelchair domination, and much more…
In this episode of Marathon Talk:
0:00 - An introduction where we catch up on the emotional London story of last week’s guests, Sam & Chrissie
7:35 - Covering the immensely eventful London Marathon with a look at Sifan Hassan’s bizarre winning performance, Kelvin Kiptum’s course record and 45 World Records
35:00 - A heartwarming conversation of romance and racing with visually-impaired 6-Star Finisher Anthony Butler and his wife & guide, Jessie Rix
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Episode 505 - Julian Spence
Episode 504 - Beth Pascall and UTMB.
Episode 503 - Glen Turner
Episode 502 - Dan Woodgate
Episode 501 - Renee McGregor
Episode 500 - Celebrating 500 with the Marathon Talk team!
Episode 499 - Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka.
Episode 498 - Steve Birkinshaw
Episode 497 - Paul Tierney
Episode 496 - John Kelly
Episode 495 - Caitriona Jennings
Episode 494 - Nic Bideau
Episode 493 - Mark Gainey (Strava co-founder)
Episode 492 - Comrades Special
Episode 491 - Steve Way and Chrissie Wellington pre Comrades
Episode 490 - Adharanand Finn
Episode 489 - Hayley Carruthers
Episode 488 - Nicky Spinks LIVE
Episode 487 - Charlotte Purdue
Episode 486 - The London Marathon Special
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