Episode 396 - Colin McCourt & Noel Thatcher
09/08/2017
Tom catches up with Colin McCourt and his progress toward a sub-16 5k, Noel speak to Japan Running News' Brett Larner ... and has a burger with Yuki. Noel and Tom review the IAAF World Championships so far, and Martin's away glamping on his Sunseeker in the French Riviera.
Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
- Tom's been eyeing up this year's sub-20 parkrun
- Noel's been legging it around London with Soshin, Brett, and Yuki
- Come and watch the UK’s special screening of Skid Row Marathon
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Skid Row Marathon on Saturday September the 2nd at 3.30pm at the Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY.After the film, stay for a panel discussion with Martin Yelling and filmmakers Mark and Gabi Hayes from Los Angeles.
A portion of the proceeds will go to support The Running Charity in London which supports young homeless people through running and mentoring.
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- Kit Around the World
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- Facebook Friday asked for your predictions of Mo's finish time
18:20 - News
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- Tom & Noel took their World Championship stats from the IAAF website
- The Listener Podium
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- Bask in the golden-glow of glory
1:37:40 - Interview - Colin McCourt
2:21:37 - Close
- Noel will be watching the rest of the World Champs and heading to France
- Tom will be having a great time, or a really terrible time, camping in the Lakes