Berlin 26.2

Kamal Datta
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Berlin 26.2

In this podcast, chatting with 26 runners from across the world who are running 2023 Berlin Marathon where they share their running journeys.

  1. Berlin 26.2 - Joan Pons Laplana - Like Usain Bolt, I am the fastest man dressed as a Christmas cracker

    12/21/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Joan Pons Laplana - Like Usain Bolt, I am the fastest man dressed as a Christmas cracker

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Joan Pons Laplana from Sheffield, UK shares his running journey. Joan started running during the pandemic by recommendation from his mental health counselor to see if it helps him with PTSD that he developed as a nurse during pandemic. After his first run he slept for straight 8 hours in months and never looked back. On top of it he is the fastest marathoner in Christmas Cracker costume which got him to Guinness Book of World Records in 2023 Berlin Marathon. He also had another record in Guinness Books in 2022 but was broken a couple of months after. 2023 Berlin Marathon was his 2nd World Majors. Enjoy his incredible story! #berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

    28 min
  2. Berlin 26.2 - Tomás Blanco - WoW! What a journey - Completing ALL 6 World Majors in 2023 under 2:50!

    12/17/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Tomás Blanco - WoW! What a journey - Completing ALL 6 World Majors in 2023 under 2:50!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2, Tomás Blanco, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts (originally from Spain) shares his running journey. Tomás got into running when he moved to Boston for work. He attempted to do all six world majors in 2022 but fell short in completing Tokyo. And then could pull off completing all 6 in 2023 and that also all of them under 2:50. He even got his PR of 2:45 in 2023 Berlin marathon. Tomás shares how he is able to keep up with this amazing pace and improve over the years! Enjoy the story!!#berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

    28 min

  3. 12/14/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Masiray Kanneh-Peart - I had the heart to run a marathon just needed the training!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Masiray Kanneh-Peart, retired US Army Officer from Washington DC, shares her running journey. How she started running when stationed in Germany and took a pause after 20 years of service in the US Army. She picked up running again during pandemic. She brought a lot of discipline and rigor from her US Army days into the training when she decided to run her first marathon in Miami. 2023 Berlin Marathon was her first World Major and was a special one as she got an opportunity to go back to Germany after a long time. Enjoy the story! #berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

    26 min
  4. Berlin 26.2 - Dan Thorne - It's a lot of fun training with furry friends!!

    12/10/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Dan Thorne - It's a lot of fun training with furry friends!!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Dan Thorne from Melbourne, Australia shares his running journey - how did he got into running in his 40’s, what drives him continue to run as he is chasing World Marathon Majors and how he balances his personal, professional lives along with running. He shares how fun it is to run with his furry friends and also about his support system that helps him chase his running goals. 2023 Berlin Marathon was Dan’s third World major. Enjoy the Story!

    26 min
  5. Berlin 26.2 - Cosmos O'Ndebele - Running community is one of the friendliest communities!!

    12/09/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Cosmos O'Ndebele - Running community is one of the friendliest communities!!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Cosmos O'Ndebele shares his running journey - how he picked up running during the pandemic as a way to keep him moving. He found out by surprise that sub-3 hour marathons are pretty impressive as he has been running all his marathons sub-3. Although he is not part of a running club, he is very well connected with the running community. 2023 Berlin Marathon was his 2nd World Marathon Major and he planning to complete all the 6 majors in 2024. Enjoy the story!!

    25 min
  6. Berlin 26.2 - Annie Cabrera - I do not know you but still you are cheering for me - Go Annie Go!

    12/07/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Annie Cabrera - I do not know you but still you are cheering for me - Go Annie Go!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Annie Cabrera from Mexico City, Mexico shares her running journey; how she picked up running during Covid pandemic and fell in love with it. She shares her key highlights from Berlin Marathon especially how strangers were cheering for runners by calling out their names! Annie is chasing World Marathon Majors and 2023 Berlin Marathon was her first major! Enjoy the Story!!#berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

    14 min
  7. Berlin 26.2 - Masayoshi Tamura - I want to be the fastest marathon runner at the age of 80 in Japan!

    12/05/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Masayoshi Tamura - I want to be the fastest marathon runner at the age of 80 in Japan!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2, Masayoshi Tamura from Fujisawa, Japan shares his running journey. He started running at the age of 54 with a motivation to loose some weight and continued ever since. Till date he ran 80 marathons and counting and he runs a marathon every week since summer of 2022. Masayoshi's main goal is to be the fastest marathoner at the age of 80 in Japan. 2023 Berlin marathon was Masayoshi's 2nd World Major. Enjoy the story! #berlin #berlinmarathon #berlinmarathon2023 #worldmarathonmajors #running

    25 min
  8. Berlin 26.2 - Mark Scarborough - We train hard to race easy!!

    12/02/2023

    Berlin 26.2 - Mark Scarborough - We train hard to race easy!!

    In this episode of Berlin 26.2 podcast, Mark Scarborough from Canberra, Australia shares his running journey - how he started to run joining local Parkrun and how he gradually built himself up to run his first marathon in Melbourne which finishes inside the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Mark ran 2023 Berlin Marathon through Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of loss of his father in law to pancreatic cancer. He shares about park run culture in Australia and his next running goals. 2023 Berlin Marathon was his 2nd World Major. Enjoy the story!

    38 min
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In this podcast, chatting with 26 runners from across the world who are running 2023 Berlin Marathon where they share their running journeys.

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    Kamal Datta
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