Olympic years bring the toughest tests for every nation\u2019s athletes, and the coaches who feed such elite talent - coaches like the indomitable Ed Eyestone.
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He coaches the only two athletes going into the US Olympic Marathon Trials who\u2019ve hit the Olympic standard of 2:08:10, and this week we discover out the coaching tips that make an Olympic marathon star.
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Elsewhere we round up a record-breaking Valencia 10k, Evans Chebet\u2019s potential hat trick in Boston, and training talk this week focuses on tackling life\u2019s unavoidable barriers.
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In this episode of Marathon Talk:
0:00 - Martin welcomes Deena back to the podcast as we hear how both have inspired their kids to take the running initiative
11:45 - All the latest on Evans Chebet\u2019s potential to join Boston\u2019s 3-in-a-row club, and the 10k world record being obliterated in Valencia
23:15 - Training Talk this week brings relief to those feeling the pressure of unexpected hurdles in your training plan, whether it\u2019s nagging injuries or winter weather
31:10 - Ed Eyestone joins Deena to share his stunning marathon and cross country journey, and the confidence-building tips to elicit an elite performance when it counts
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