On this week's episode of Marathon Talk, we’re joined by comedian Paul Tonkinson, who is here to tell us all about this new book, Running Through Sand, an ageing runner's tale of running the Marathon Des Sables, frequently described as the toughest marathon on earth.
We also have a quick roundup of everything happening in the marathon world, including big news from the TCS London Marathon.
Order Running Through Sand here.
On this episode of Marathon Talk:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 07:51 - The 2027 TCS London Marathon confirmed as a two-day event
- 15:41 - Comrades Marathon
- 18:43 - Update from the Tokyo Marathon
- 21:55 - Interview with Paul Tonkinson
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Other news
Biggest ever field for Tokyo Marathon
Record-breaking prize money and significant advances in disability categories also announced
TCS London Marathon will expand into a two-day event in 2027
TCS London Marathon 2027 to cover two days
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon becomes a Major
Cape Town will not only become the eighth member of the series but also Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major.
