ABOUT US
Marathon Training Academy was founded in 2010 to empower everyday people to run a marathon and change their lives. We train and support runners through our online community for members (The Academy), one-on-one Personal Coaching Services, and Virtual Challenges.
How It All Started
After having a second child and moving across the country, Angie Spencer was looking for a way to get back in shape and change her life for the better. She ran her first marathon in 2008 and was plagued by training injuries.
Deciding to tough it out, she crossed the finish line in 4 hours 10 minutes. It was both painful and exhilarating.
Determined to find a smarter way to train and share it with the world, Angie began a quest that is now Marathon Training Academy. She has since run 72 marathons (including 6 ultramarathons) with a PR of 3:19:55.
She has also qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon and run a marathon in every state in the U.S. Her goal is to continue pushing outside her comfort zone and inspire as many people as possible.
Angie received her Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University and has been a Registered Nurse for 21 years. She is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA Level 2 certified running coach.
She and her husband, Trevor, make their home in Pennsylvania and have three boys. In addition to running, Angie enjoys reading, strength-training, hiking in the mountains, and dark chocolate.
Trevor Spencer (MA Organizational Leadership) is Co-Founder at Marathon Training Academy and producer of the MTA Podcast. He once hated running but has now completed 24 marathons, one trail 50k in the Rockies, 27 half marathons, and a Spartan Trifecta.
Trevor has run a marathon in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Japan, United Kingdom, and Slovakia. He uses running to explore the world, meet interesting people, and share stories on the podcast.
Comfortable in front of a crowd and quick with a joke, Trevor is a speaker at marathon expos and loves to host in-person events for fans of the MTA Podcast.
Our Coaching Team
Though we started with only one coach (Angie) we now have a team of highly-accomplished running coaches. Because of the depth of our team we can help runners with every goal imaginable. Are you a back-of-the-pack runner? Great! We have the perfect coach for you. Do you want to qualify for Boston? We have coaches that know what it takes. Want to run an ultra? Coach Steve once ran across the Gobi Desert.
Are you a master’s runner? Coach Lynn ran a marathon in every state after the age of 40. Do you love running fast? We have two coaches who are pacers at the NYC Marathon.
The Marathon Training Academy Podcast
The show features actionable training wisdom delivered in a funny and relatable style
Praise for the MTA Podcast
“If you’re training for 26.2, running Coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line.” -Runner’s World
“The best takeaway from this podcast is the mondo dose of can-do attitude; it’s a feeling that lingers long after the theme music stops singing that you’re ‘well on your way.” -Huffington Post
“An episode recapping the scenic Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland transported me to the Highlands, convincing me that a marathon might be a goal worth setting, if only to visit the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye.” -The Telegraph
“These easy-to-follow episodes with you as you hit the pavement. It’s the perfect way to keep your mind on the interviews, and off how heavily you might be huffing and puffing on a long-run.” -Women’s Health
“Their beginning banter and listener shout-outs give way to interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport, from runners like Sally McRae to Emily Sisson, as well as nutritionists and coaches.” -Believe In The Run
“Marathon Training Academy // If your marathon training has you a wee bit obsessed, a podcast devoted entirely to marathons is probably appropriate!” -Philly Mag
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