I know I'm going to sound like an old woman here - but I really object to the concept of running events/courses/whatever that exclude one gender!
Not only is it anti-equality, but specifically with women only events it further encourages the atitude that women do not want to be competitive with their running and that they need special treatment...see the recent rubbish research that women only run to lose weight while men run to be competitive and you'll see the kind of attitude that 'women only' fosters!
I dont think you should be promoting it, its not good for the sport, even if its good for your bank balance.
Episode 16 - Mara Yamauchi
Released: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Mara Yamauchi joins us for a chat about her 2010 VLM experience, Tony sets a new world record, Tom walks the walk, we hear from some super fast Aussies and no-one throws their pants at Martin!
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Show Notes
Time - Section
00:00 - Intro
- From now on each episode of Marathon Talk will be released during the day on Wednesday (UK time)
- On Saturday the 1st of May Mark Cooper sets off on his first of 50 marathons (LINK)
02:01 - News
- Hamburg marathon (LINK)
- Plains, trains and automobiles (LINK)
- Martin plays to the crowds on stage and hangs out at mile 23
- Tom fights the gingerbread men to run a 1:28/1:28 for 2:56 (LINK)
- Virgin London Marathon results (LINK)
- Check out the highlights on BBC iplayer (LINK)
- Before and after interviews from Marathon Talk listeners
- Check out Andrew Lemoncello's VLM race report on The Life of Lemon (LINK)
37:26 - Tony's Trials
- Dedication!
42:17 - Training Talk
- Missed your marathon goal? Don't beat yourself up... take a reality check and keep moving forward.
48:15 - More listener race reports...
- Jackson Williams runs barefoot
- The Emmerdale crew
- Steve Way
58:12 - Rant and Rave
- Martin raves about the journey... you gotta roll with it!
- Tom rants about ranters!
1:01:20 - Interview - Mara Yamauchi
- Following a marathon journey to get to the start line, how did this race go for Britain's number two female marathon runner.
1:08:21 - Questions
- Twenty six days to recover... really?
- Why did my legs explode at mile 20?
1:11:42 - Winner of the Week
- The Virgin London Marathon and all who organise her!
1:13:07 - Close
- The show must go on... every week is marathon week!
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- James Cracknell coming soon, questions please...
- Inspired? Get your name down for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon (BALLOT) (GOOD FOR AGE)
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Becky Hall
28th April 2010 02:16:48
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Daz Reevell
Interesting comments there ^^^ and I can certainly agree with some of the sentiments however, I know for a fact that many women feel intimidated when going to mixed groups, especially running groups. This isn't the only 'woman centric' initiative out there; there's also 'Race for Life' and the 'Run in England' (formally Jog England) and my local council is just starting up a womens only running group.
I feel the target audience for many of the women only initiatives is somewhat different...they are looking at the improving the health and fitness of a large section of the community who have maybe thought about running but are too scared to go to their local club/gym as they have a negative self body image. Whilst I fully endorse the need to improve the state of endurance running in not only women but men, these groups will provide a taster/introdiction into fitness and/or running for many women whom without such groups would probably never try it.
That said...I do wish that they'd actually re-brand these to 'introduction to running' groups and either have male/female nights or be open to all sexes.
28th April 2010 03:12:05
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Martin Yelling
Hi Becky, sorry you feel that way about empowering women of all levels of ability to become runners. Both Liz and Sarah have many years of experience helping women (and men) start running and be competitive should they choose to be. I think the issue is that some people (both men and / or women) like to be competitive and some don't. From their experience some women in particular like to spend time (and not all of it of course) in the empowering, safe and engaging environment of running with other women. Different ideas and thinking behind this day as compared to other mixed days for more experienced or faster runners. Something for everyone!
29th April 2010 03:54:05
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