EP93 | Running Through Sand - Marathon Talk meets Paul Tonkinson
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On this week's episode of Marathon Talk, we're joined by comedian Paul Tomkinson, 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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