E8: Emily Sisson, US Marathon Record-Holder and Olympian

Marathon Talk

It’s a new year, and Marathon Talk is starting strong with a record-holding star whose standout performance in Chicago set the US marathon record - Emily Sisson.

This episode is PERFECT for shaking off the post-Christmas dust, as we hear from Emily how she trains to achieve her stunning results, and Martin & Deena run through how to pick a running plan that works for you!

All this, and more on Sydney’s push to secure Kipchoge for their 2024 race, a beloved Boston canine spectator, and the close of the Age Group World Rankings.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

• 0:00 - Rounding up the winter break, news on Sydney’s 2024 race, and the Spencer the Golden Retriever’s latest battle
• 13:30 - Training talk; how to find a training plan that works for you, whatever event you’re planning to build up to
• 33:00 - US record-holder Emily Sisson on owning your training plan, how to uphold good habits, her staggering Chicago run, and buildup to the Boston Half
• 1:02:30 - Closing out the show with some final tips on maintaining motivation in the dark, cold, rainy months

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