Episode 91 - Scott Overall
Released: Wednesday 5th October 2011
In last week's Berlin Marathon GB athlete Scott Overall finished in 5th place and achieved the Olympic A standard time with 2:10:55. Scott talked Martin through his rather special first marathon. Tom didn't have a baby, but did get out foxed at Leeds parkrun... Kenya selected two of their three Olympic marathon men, creating perhaps the most competitive qualification process in history... and someone nicked Tony's bottle... again!
Show Notes
Time - Section
00:00 - Intro
- Tom's been... out foxed in Leeds, not having a baby, and listening to Micah True
- Martin's been... not running, not doing his triathlon, and sitting in the sun!
- Welcome adidas to the Marathon Talk community
- Thanks to Chris Wharton from Occipital Studios in Leeds
- Thanks to Nordic Ultra for spreading the word, check them out HERE
- Is Mark Allen's Hawaii Ironman marathon record going down? read more
- Win a free copy of 'R is for Running' by Ray Charbonneau here
21:25 - News
- Kenya announces two of their three Olympic marathon slots (IAAF) (all time times)
- US Ten Mile Champs (runnerspace.com)
- Chester Marathon this weekend (official website) (facebook) (twitter)
- Chicago Marathon this weekend (official website) live coverage here
38:49 - Tony's Trials
- One drinks bottle... or not!
40:44 - Rant & Rave
- Mark Barrow raves about pacing
- David Pearce rants about aggro buggies
42:49 - Interview - Scott Overall
- In last weekend's Berlin Marathon British athlete Scott Overall finished in 5th place in the amazing debut, and Olympic standard, time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 55 seconds. Scott talked Martin through his rather special first marathon.
- Find Scott on twitter - @scottoverall
- Read Scott's blog - www.scottoverall.com
1:17:09 - Winner of the Week
- Mimi Anderson - marvellousmimi.com
1:17:57 - Close
- Do it for the kids - free to enter series of 1miles for children in Bournemouth on Oct 16th. (Entry details here)
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I really enjoyed talking to Scott. He was quite humble about his achievement.
6th October 2011 13:42:53
Great interview! Enjoyed the description of the Berlin Marathon from the "inside". Hope to see Scott at London 2012!
7th October 2011 15:06:16
Agree. His candidness was breathtaking. And to keep composure when the pacemakers took off at 2 miles was beyond comprehension - I'd have folded there and then (like I've ever had a pacemaker, but you get what I mean!)
6th October 2011 07:48:26
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A little disappointed with the Chicken names fiasco. Sounds like a bit of backtracking ;-) I thought Tom said in the previous episode that the chicken's would definitely be chosen by the listeners. I think Tom and Hels could now redeem themselves by letting the listeners choose the names of their baby. Hope the birth of little Boston goes well.
6th October 2011 11:28:04
Hahahahaha :)
Mmmmm Boston Williams, I could get used to that lol!
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6th October 2011 19:28:57
Julian dick Ann and George and tummy where the famous 5 weren't they?
There is a great story about Ozzy and chickens. When I get a minute I'll post it
8th October 2011 22:26:16
You could have gone for Naoko (after Naoko Takahashi) rather than Mizuki for the Berlin hen. She's also a Japanese runner, also an Olympic Marathon Gold medallist (Sydney 2000) but she was the first woman ever to break the 2:20 barrier (Berlin 2001)...
6th October 2011 09:07:20
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It really makes my Thursdays to know I can download the latest episode of marathon talk and listen to it to and from work. Great work guys, the work you put into making it certainly pays off. Always gives you something to focus on and think about.
Thanks
6th October 2011 16:14:16
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Really enjoyed this weeks show and Scotts description of the Munich race. The sound of the show is better than ever and I am delighted the show goes from strength to strength. Its not just in training where hard work pays off!!
6th October 2011 18:52:59
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Scott's interview was fantastic. I love these insights into the world of elite runners (especially when they make the same mistakes as us mortals, like running past their own bottles and following the wrong pacers). That made my day!
6th October 2011 21:03:06
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This was a great interview. Being heavily dependent on my Garmin, I am completely in awe of someone running a first marathon at the elite standard with no watch - the mix up of pacers would have had me in tears! My pace varies hugely and I need the visual to keep me on track. This is my challenge next year, running with no watch... I reckon perfect pacing is like perfect pitch, you've either got it or you haven't! A huge congratulations to Scott for a fantastic run, roll on 2012!
7th October 2011 09:44:03
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Think we should have a collection for Scott - imagine what time he could do if he could afford a watch ;-)
Loved his comment to Martin, 'Ben had the watch, but I couldn't find him!'
7th October 2011 15:07:02
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fair play to scott he came across really well and quite humble if he can debut like that it will be interesting to see him after five or six marathons!!
7th October 2011 20:47:51
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shame on you martin for not knowing the famous five,hopefully liz will introduce ruby to enid blyton,great show boys keeps me awake on the vampire shift at work
8th October 2011 15:08:46
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Congratulations on finding a great partner for the show. Long may you continue to keep us all entertained and motivated. Many thanks.
8th October 2011 16:41:57
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I thought the Scott Overall interview was one of the best yet...Its good to see someone being so open about their training and approach to a marathon. Great bloke by the sound of things as well!
9th October 2011 11:10:06
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Mizuki seems to have stuck and she really quite suits it, but thanks for the alternative ;-)
9th October 2011 11:32:53
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I suppose the Spice names would be better for The Colonel's chickens. For garden-grazing, egg-laying birds, you chose nice names. I still think you need to add a rooster named Moses.
10th October 2011 12:54:52
I briefly worried that you were championing 'The Colonel' as a new nickname for Tom...
10th October 2011 20:35:36
Tom "The Colonel of Distance" Williams. I like it.
9th October 2011 19:12:44
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What a great debut marathon, I imagine how awesome he must have felt after crossing that line.
10th October 2011 22:49:10
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OK that's my favourite interview of the series so far! (just toppling Bruce Fordyce!) The most honest, straight-forward and humble account of an amazing marathon. Loved the mistake at the end with the 2k and it gives me hope that even a 2h 10m runner has days where he drops out of sessions. I'm Irish but I'll certainly also be shouting for Scott Overall in the Olympics next year! You're a legend!
18th October 2011 00:24:03
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Really enjoyed his honesty-no bull-agree with Ronan above.
18th October 2011 22:14:32
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I love Scott's approach to the Garmin - I will now try and give it up, promise !
A great account of a marathon for a top class runner - it certainly helps us mere mortals not to worry so much about getting every little detail in a race as originally planned - sometimes you just have to improvise.
Good luck for 2012 Scott.
20th October 2011 21:13:41
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I have not run with a watch for the last 4 months. Its been great learning to feel what your body saying. I definitely recommend running to how your body feels.
Saying that I'm saving up to buy me a Garmin! haha
25th October 2011 12:58:59
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