About this episode
When you overcome the voice in your head telling you to tap out, that's where a true champion is made. Such wise words come from a man whose past does not define his future - double amputee Cedric King is achieving the double this weekend with some huge Boston and London finishes. His story is pure distilled inspiration; listen this week to learn more, as Martin & Deena also recap the highlights from a blistering Boston race, break down London's lineup, and bring some post-race focus to Training Talk. In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - Martin & Deena touch base on their recent escapades, with some takeaways for those struggling to train through challenging weather 4:50 - In a huge roundup, we recap Boston's biggest stories from a title defence in the women's race to domination in the men's and men's wheelchair races, plus a look ahead to this weekend's stacked lineup for the TCS London Marathon 27:00 - Training Talk this week touches on post-race reconciliation - what should you do with your body and your mind immediately after a marathon, and how do you thank your body for what it's achieved? 31:45 - The remarkable Cedric King joins us to discuss his journey as a double amputee, the battle between talent vs will, and why living in the moment might be the key to distance running success 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/