31 replies to this topic

[OslerBoy]

Hi CRs here is my best tip in a long while,

A few weeks ago I found a really, really great new podcast about marathon training. The show is called Marathon Talk and it's based out of the UK. So, if you can put up with the pommy accents (kidding), I'm sure you will enjoy and benefit from their content. They are on episode 11 of weekly editions.

The two hosts (Martin Yelling and Tom Williams) are passionate about running and have the academic qualifications in exercise science to match. The show follows a standard format each week with tips, interviews, news, Q&A plus a very funny guy called Tony who jokes on about the trials and tribulations of his marathon training and life in general. Brilliant.

web:
http://www.marathontalk.com/

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple....alk/id350035346

How do others enjoy it?

OslerBoy

[sook54]

Thanks - I like listening to podcasts on long runs, will definitely check this out.

[Ponkey]

I was at Uni with Martin and shared a house with him in year 2, he was great value, always joking, but boy could he run......... good to hear he still has the passion and shares it with others.

I understand he was out in Oz a few years ago and trained with Long Arms?

[johnno]

Thanks OslerBoy

[runizzyrun]

Great link, thanks for that Oslerboy. I'm downloading all the podcasts right now...

[johnno]

Their first show is promising.

I've been looking for an alternative to Endurance Planet. Too many ads seem to have crept into their podcasts.

[AndyP]

How do you get old podcasts to download into the iTunes podcast folder?  I'd like to transfer them to my iPod for a listen.

[chrisso]

AndyP, on Mar 29 2010, 12:08 PM, said:

How do you get old podcasts to download into the iTunes podcast folder?  I'd like to transfer them to my iPod for a listen.

Click on the View In Itunes button and it should open up itunes where you can download them for free.

If itunes doesnt open when you click on that button search in the itunes store for Marathon Talk

Edited by chrisso, 29 March 2010 - 12:24 PM.

[AndyP]

I can view them in iTunes, but it seems to only offer the option of live streaming it and not downloading for listening to later or transferring.  I'll have another look tonight to confirm.

[runizzyrun]

I've had no problems. listened to the first podcast, seems good. i still like Endurance Planet, just skip the ads!!

[AndyP]

Nevermind.  I clicked on the Free button and it downloaded it.  I think I had clicked on everything but that before.

[WallyGator]

Has anyone listened to Tony's Trials in episode 5 yet?  Best laugh I have had for ages.

This series is good listening on the train to/from work.

[indigotat]

these are great. Have been listening since epi one in Jan. Tony's Trials brilliant. make the long run fly by.

[AndyP]

WallyGator, on Apr 15 2010, 07:13 PM, said:

Has anyone listened to Tony's Trials in episode 5 yet?  Best laugh I have had for ages.

This series is good listening on the train to/from work.

What was that Tony's Trials about?  I've just listened to episode 6.

I've been listening to it while doing an easy run or in the car.  The two hosts seem to really get comfortable with doing it at about Ep 4 and joke a bit more, which makes it better.  

I had a quick search in iTunes on other running podcasts.  There are a lot!!!!!

[WallyGator]

AndyP, on Apr 16 2010, 10:13 AM, said:

What was that Tony's Trials about?

It was about throwing up and having to do number 2s whilst on a run.

"bomb bay doors" was my favourite saying to come out of it.

[AndyP]

Ah yes, I was laughing aloud at that one too.

[Crofty]

What a great site. The Podcasts are funny, entertaining and informative

Crofty

[Jonnoo]

just started on episode 3.  Quite enjoyable tbh.   Certainly helps on the long Sunday gallop.

[Gazman]

Wait till you get to the current episode 14. This forum is winner of the week.     coolrunning.com.au goes global. Great nomination Linda.

[sook54]

.... and CR Tesso is winner of the week in ep 23 this week! for her fabulous win at Macleay on the weekend

[AndyP]

Thanks for spoiling it for me.  Why don't you tell me what happens at the end of Star Wars too?  

[WallyGator]

AndyP, on Jun 17 2010, 09:11 AM, said:

Thanks for spoiling it for me.  Why don't you tell me what happens at the end of Star Wars too?  

+1

Downloaded last night.  Will put on ipod tonight and start listening on train tomorrow.

Also upset that Tony has not contributed for the last 2 episodes.

[Goughy]

Will check this one out.  I'm a fan of the IM Talk guys (triathlon podcast) and I can put up with their kiwi accents, I think I can manage the poms!

[Gazman]

WallyGator, on Jun 17 2010, 09:57 AM, said:

+1

Downloaded last night.  Will put on ipod tonight and start listening on train tomorrow.

Also upset that Tony has not contributed for the last 2 episodes.

+2

[maryclaire]

I LOVE thispodcast - it is nice and long for the long runs.  Some of the other podcasts I like are much shorter and therefore I need to stop and change over to a new episode several times in a run.  

I sometimes am amused at myself running and listening to people talk about running at the same time - no chance of meandering thoughts/problem solving that long runs are meant to induce with a running podcast playing.

[WallyGator]

sook54, on Jun 17 2010, 08:36 AM, said:

.... and CR Tesso is winner of the week in ep 23 this week! for her fabulous win at Macleay on the weekend

Well done in nominating her Sook.

[Phoenix]

Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out

[sook54]

Hey maryclaire, I swear that one of my pre-marathon runs was way harder than usual because the marathontalk podcast was talking about managing fatigue! I'm able to set my ipod to just keep playing through the podcasts one after the other if needed.

I've actually been toying with the idea of starting up a CR podcast service (something Plu's talked about before) - it would be fun if I had the time. And I reckon I could improve on the sound quality of a lot of them out there... Maybe timed for Sunday long runs, say 2 hours (that's a lot of content... might need to locate some CR musicians too!).

[sammo72]

I absolutely love Marathon Talk and find it great when running. It is good to hear stories from normal people, as well as the elite and the humour of Martin and Tom is really enjoyable.

I spoke with Martin last week and they are going to interview me before and after my first marathon in Mudgee. Which also gives me some more incentive to properly train and to run it out.

Edited by sammo72, 21 June 2010 - 11:14 AM.

[DaveRobbo]

Have just come across the MT podcast...gotta say it has to be the best running podcast I've listened to.

Highly recommended to all runners. Good to see it getting a wrap on the CR forum.

[ausrunning]

Martin Dent interview, http://www.marathontalk.com/

[dave1678]

OslerBoy, on 28 March 2010 - 02:09 PM, said:

Hi CRs here is my best tip in a long while,

A few weeks ago I found a really, really great new podcast about marathon training. The show is called Marathon Talk and it's based out of the UK. So, if you can put up with the pommy accents (kidding), I'm sure you will enjoy and benefit from their content. They are on episode 11 of weekly editions.

The two hosts (Martin Yelling and Tom Williams) are passionate about running and have the academic qualifications in exercise science to match. The show follows a standard format each week with tips, interviews, news, Q&A plus a very funny guy called Tony who jokes on about the trials and tribulations of his marathon training and life in general. Brilliant.

web:
http://www.marathontalk.com/

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple....alk/id350035346

How do others enjoy it?

OslerBoy