About this episode
With a huge marathon season fast-approaching, it's time to ask: Are you Race Ready? Our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, Tim Good, is behind a new, free app that promises to help avoid the unfortunate circumstances that led to the loss of his brother in 2011, and the story behind its development is a remarkable one. Join us this week as we also dive into the latest announcements for Tokyo's elite field, share a mind-numbing treadmill World Record, and weigh in on a socks-and-sandals race-winner… In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on skiing escapades, the dire running weather in the UK, and the joys of heated running wear 10:30 - The news roundup this week features Tokyo's elite field, which remains stellar even in spite of London and Boston's fields, plus a new treadmill WR and Barnabas Kiplimo's 'super sandals' 29:40 - Tim Good joins us to share the story behind the loss of his brother, and the long journey that the Matthew Good Foundation has taken to make race preparation safer for all Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/