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 410 - Dewi Griffiths
Episode 409 - Kericho Marathon Kenya.
Episode 408 - Liz Yelling
Episode 407 - Mimi Anderson
Episode 406 - Jonny Mellor
Episode 405 - Sean Doyle
Episode 404 - Russell Bentley
Episode 403 - Rowan Ardill
Episode 402 - Alex Eagle (The Running Charity)
Episode 401 - parkrun Germany
Episode 400 - Mimi Anderson
Episode 399 - Ivo Gormley
Episode 398 - Charlie Purdue & Aly Dixon
Episode 397 - Richard Whitehead
Episode 396 - Colin McCourt and Noel Thatcher
Episode 395 - Skid Row Marathon
Episode 394 - Ed Kerry
Episode 393 - Nick Symmonds (Part Two)
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