Episode 476 - Jess Robson

20/02/2019

This week’s show is sponsored by Runderwear, Martin speaks to Jess Robson, Laura Muir smashes the British indoor mile record, there’s a couple of 5K world records, sort of, and Thriva sponsor Training Talk where we get a little serious about Comrades. Facebook Friday asks for your perfect talking, parkrunning, and dining partners, Kit Around the World is here with a competition to win some wonderful runr gear, and Tony brings us his latest Trials.

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Show Notes

Intro

Holly's been racing the Hoka Tough Runner and sharing this great video
Tom's been not running very much as he 'prepares' for Comrades

Thanks to this week's sponsor - Runderwear

This week the show is sponsored by Runderwear, a British brand which makes seamless, moisture-wicking, technical performance underwear to prevent chaffing.

To find out more and buy online, check out www.runderwear.co.uk where you can get 20% off by using code MT20.

There’s still time to enter our amazing Runderwear competition where two lucky listeners can get their hands on the full Runderwear System. This includes a Base Layer, Hat, Headband, Pair of deluxe Merino Runderwear for winter, Pair of regular Runderwear for summer, Pair of Anti-Blister, Merino and Cushioning Socks and a Pair of graduated Compression Socks. Women can also choose from a High Impact Running Bra or Crop Top.

Check out our social channels for a special competition link where you simply need to enter your details to be in with a chance to win. Entries close on the 13th March. Good luck!

Thanks so much to all our listeners who've supported the show by becoming a Patron
- Find out more via our Patreon page
Kit Around the World
- Each week, listeners send in photos of themselves flashing their Xempo or runr technical or leisure kit all around the World
- If you've got a photo of yourself in your Marathon Talk kit then please email it to [email protected] so we can share on the show
- Check out Tom Wake's interactive Kit Around the World photo album

There’s a new competition launching on Friday via our Facebook and Twitter pages with our good friends at runr.

runr is the fitness and lifestyle brand for people like us who are passionate about running, and this week they bring us an amazing bundle of prizes including leisure garments, designed for us by Sarah at Art of Your Success.

The prize bundle worth over £100 includes our Proud to be a runner hoodie, Proud to be a Runner tee, runr race magnets, the runr winter bobble hat and a retro runr mug. The hoody, tee and hat will be in your choice of colour and size.

To be in with a chance of winning check out our Facebook Friday post this Friday (22nd) and tell us what makes you a runner.

To enter on Twitter, answer the same question after Friday 22nd using the hashtag #marathontalkrunr

One lucky winner will be chosen on Tuesday 26th February, and announced on next week’s show.

Check out our Marathon Talk clothing and all other runr goodies on runr.co.uk

Facebook Friday is here

News

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Laura Muir smashes British indoor mile record | fastrunning.com
New sort-of 5k World records | fastrunning.com
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Tony's Trials

Training Talk sponsored by Thriva

Thriva is a finger-prick blood test that allows you to track everything from cholesterol, liver function, vitamin D, B12, diabetes and more. Take the test at home and get GP-analysed results with personal recommendations within 48 hours. As a runner it offers a great way to check key biomarkers and provide data that helps to ensure your body is performing at an optimal level.

Get 50% off your first Thriva Baseline or Advanced kit using the code MARATHONTALK at www.thriva.co

Holly's Comrades Training