Episodes
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In this episode we speak with MTA Coach Athena and her client Melanie Toelcke who ran through the Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim-to-rim. This is a challenging 48 mile point-to-point run, in 100 degree temps, through one of the greatest natural wonders of the world!
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In this episode we speak with Tara Dower who set the fastest know time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail by running an average of 54 miles per day for 40 days! Tara Dower is an Altra Elite Athlete based in Virginia, who recently completed the 2,197.4 (3,535 kilometres) mile Appalachian Trail in a record setting […]
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In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire, about the ups and downs of training for a personal best in the marathon. Kofo started running to lose baby weight after her second pregnancy. Through consistency and patience she has dropped her marathon time from 4:40 to 3:53. Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire was […]
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In this episode we bring you to the Košice Marathon in Slovakia 🇸🇰 -Europe’s Oldest Marathon. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to train to beat course cut-offs. The Košice Marathon started in 1924 after Vojtech Bukovsky visited the Olympic Games in Paris. A few weeks later he organized the first Košice Marathon on […]
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In this episode we bring you to Slovakia! Trevor speaks with the former prime minister Mikuláš Dzurinda -a transformational leader and avid runner with 39 marathon finishes. Mikuláš Dzurinda was Prime Minister of Slovakia from October 1998 to uly 2006. During his term Slovakia joined both the European Union and NATO. Today he is a […]
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In this episode Trevor brings you to the Berlin Marathon (which celebrated its 50th anniversary). Meet fellow runners and fans of the MTA podcast and hear what it’s like to inline skate the Berlin Marathon. Photos:
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In this episode we speak with physical therapy doctor, Matthew Silver, about the Six Laws of Running Form. Dr. Matt is author of the book ‘Built to Run -The Runner’s Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, and Optimizing Running Performance Now and for Life’. The Six Laws of Running Form 1. Do Not Overstride […]
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Michael Greger author of the book ‘How Not to Age -The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older’. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to make your next marathon go smoothly! Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional […]
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In this episode with speak with Laura Green, comedian and public speaker with a viral presence on social media helping runners laugh and enjoy the run. This is a fun conversation about how Laura got into running marathons and what it’s like to make a living as a content creator in the running space. Bio: […]
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In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it’s like to be a commentator at the Olympic Games. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training!
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In this episode we round up the news, stories and statistics from the 2024 Olympic Marathon and other running events. Plus, Trevor shares what he’s been doing in Europe for the last three weeks. Want to lean more about Olympic running events? See this post.
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In this bonus episode Trevor sits down with Doug Mayer, founder of Run the Alps, to discuss the joys of trail running. Doug shares his biggest tip for achieving longevity in running, and describes the unique trail races in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Doug Mayer grew up in the US, cross country skiing in New […]
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In this episode we bring you on a 114 mile journey around the highest mountain in the Alps -the famous Tour du Mont Blanc. We begin in Chamonix, France and then cross into Italy, Switzerland, and back to Chamonix with listeners to the MTA podcast. Listen as we describe the beauty and the challenge of […]
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In this episode Coach Angie shares four principles to help you embrace the truth that you can do hard things . . . and shares her favorite books on the topic. Plus, Trevor figures out how to do hard things the lazy way. Book List When you do hard things you’ll definitely get resistance and […]
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In this episode Coach Angie shares tips (and stories) to help you better deal with hot weather during training and on race day. Summer ranks among many people’s favorite season of the year but many runners have mixed feelings, especially when it comes to their training. They’re often surprised to find that keeping momentum going […]
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In this episode Coach Amber, RD, joins us to answer nutrition questions sent in from listeners to the podcast. We discuss fueling with candy versus gels, the best time to carb load, hunger during those heavy mileage weeks, ideal protein intake, afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, iron deficiency, nutrition during peri-menopause, weight-loss, snacking, low-carb eating, […]
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In this episode we speak with Jasmin Paris -a British ultrarunner who became the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons in its 38 year history! (Only 20 people have finished Barkley before the cutoff). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marathon Training Academy (@marathonacademy) Jasmin Paris became the first woman to […]
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In this episode we speak with Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, entrepreneur, and author of the book ‘Unstoppable Mindset -How to Use What You Have to Get What you Want’. About Alden Mills Alden Mills is a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and author of multiple books including Unstoppable Mindset. Before joining […]
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer -a podiatrist, foot surgeon, runner, and star on TLC’s ‘My Feet Are Killing Me’. Dr. Brad shares tips on dealing with heel pain, Morton’s neuroma, achilles tendinitis, arch pain, corns, blisters, and bunions. Dr. Brad Schaeffer is and expert podiatrist at Central Park Sole in NYC. He […]
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In this episode we share training tips for running a down hill race and recap our trip to the Revel White Mountains Marathon in New Hampshire.
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