Olympic years bring the toughest tests for every nation's athletes, and the coaches who feed such elite talent - coaches like the indomitable Ed Eyestone. He coaches the only two athletes going into the US Olympic Marathon Trials who've hit the Olympic standard of 2:08:10, and this week we discover out the coaching tips that make an Olympic marathon star. Elsewhere we round up a record-breaking Valencia 10k, Evans Chebet's potential hat trick in Boston, and training talk this week focuses on tackling life's unavoidable barriers. 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's potential to join Boston's 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's 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 • Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/