The Runner Beans on Marathon Majors, Motherhood & the Future of London Marathon

Join us this week on Marathon Talk for an inspiring and honest conversation with Charlie Watson, better known as The Runner Beans, as we dive into her incredible journey to completing all 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors while balancing life as a working mum.In this episode, Charlie shares how she first got into running, the highs and lows of marathon training, and what it really takes to earn the coveted 7 Star Medal. We also break down each of the Abbott World Marathon Majors — including London, Boston, Berlin, Tokyo, Chicago, New York and Sydney — as Charlie reveals her favourites, toughest races and the unique atmosphere each event brings.We also discuss the future of the London Marathon, including the idea of a two-day event, the continued growth of marathon running, and how the sport is evolving for everyday runners.Whether you're training for your first marathon, chasing a marathon major, or simply looking for motivation from one of the running community’s most recognisable voices, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration and plenty of running chat.🎧 In this episode:* Completing all 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors* Balancing marathon training with work & motherhood* Charlie’s running journey and biggest lessons learned* Favourite and toughest marathon majors* The future of the London Marathon* The rise of marathon running and community culture* Tips for aspiring marathon runnersIf you enjoy the episode, make sure to like, subscribe and share it with another runner!#TheRunnerBeans #MarathonMajors #LondonMarathon #RunningPodcast #AbbottWMM #MarathonTraining #RunningMotivation #WorldMarathonMajors #CharlieWatson #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.