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Episode 83: From Chelsea To Tokyo - Marathon Talk meets Spencer Matthews

Marathon Talk is back for 2026, and what an episode we have for you to start the new season! First up, we're joined by Spencer Matthews, as he prepares to head to Japan to take on the Tokyo Marathon.

Our second guests, whom you may have seen on your social media feeds over the last few weeks, Aubrey Mvula and Liz Newcomer, were judges for the recent Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel World Tour competition.

They talk us through the process they used to find their winner, Leodhais MacPhearson, and we also have the chance to speak to the man himself as he prepares to run every Abbott World Marathon Major over the next two years.

We're so excited be back!

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On this episode of Marathon Talk:

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 00:46 - Martin & Deena catch-up
  • 03:37 - Marathon Talk meets Spence Matthews
  • 35:24 - We meet Aubrey Mvula, Liz Newcomer and Leodhais MacPhearson to talk about the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel World Tour competition.
  • 1:06:01 - Wrap-Up

Links & References:

Abbott World Marathon Majors

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Marathon Talk

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Martin Yelling | Instagram

Deena Kastor | Instagram

Spencer Matthews | Instagram | Untapped Podcast on Spotify

Aubrey Mvula | Instagram

Liz Newcomer | Instagram

Leodhais MacPhearson | Instagram

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