Marathon Talk Episode 21: Madison de Rozario

It takes a unique talent to stay atop your field for over 15 years, but since Beijing in 2008, Madison de Rozario has continued to excel.

The multiple gold medal winner and London Marathon champion is our special guest on Marathon Talk this week, bringing an uplifting demeanor matched by a determination to grow and excel.

Elsewhere in the show, Martin and Deena share tales of 200 races in 200 days with two dogs, how you can still bag a spot in next year’s London Marathon, training tips for races next spring, and so much more!

In this episode of Marathon Talk‍

• 0:00 - Martin & Deena catch up on celebratory camping, Deena’s teammate’s Budapest marathon, and the power of training with & against the wind

• 7:15 - The fortnight’s biggest stories, from thrilling UK and US Track & Field finishes to the Tour de France’s rapid runners, two marathon-running dogs, and much more
• 27:20 - Madison de Rozario talks us through her dominant Paralympics performances, cherishing the London Marathon, her special Barbie doll, and pushing the boundaries of wheelchair racing

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Episode highlights

“One of our Stormbreak runners from last year has applied to race London 11 times, never got in. His brother applied last year, got in, applied this year, and he's got in again!” - 8:00 - Martin Yelling 

“A man ran 200 marathons in 200 days with two dogs; two must be his lucky number. It was so fascinating to see, Aaron Robinson from London has already claimed the Guinness World Record for this, but says he now has his sights set on an unofficial record of 607 marathons in 607 days.” - 14:00 - Deena Kastor 

“It's the Tour de France at the moment. Canadian Michael Woods won stage nine of the tour just on Sunday, and he roared up the last climb, winning his first ever stage. Did you know that he’s also the first person who has run a sub-four minute mile and to compete in the Tour de France?” - 18:00 - Martin Yelling 

“In wheelchair racing we draft so much, we benefit from everyone else's speed. So it was that balance of keeping that intensity up, and pushing the speed and the pace without really bringing anyone with me.” - 31:25 - Madison de Rozario

“Out there when you're on the road, people make the most ruthless moves that you possibly could, and then in the same breath, still be your friend while doing it. It's this really interesting dynamic, and I love it. ” - 34:55 - Madison de Rozario

“Get through travel as easily and relaxing as possible, because I really do believe that once you’re on the ground you can make all the adjustments you need.” - 49:40 - Madison de Rozario

“The sport is progressing so much, and I love that. Any advantage that you have one year, you lose the next - there’s no ceiling.” - 54:20 - Madison de Rozario‍‍

Episode keywords
Marathon talk, abbott world marathon majors, marathon running, distance running, endurance marathon, marathon training, endurance training, london marathon, six star finisher, wheelchair marathon, paralympics, paralympic gold medal, wheelchair barbie, barbie doll,

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