Thanks to Vicky for the nice shoutout to MTA Coaching! Training in the heat and humidity always makes things more complicated but she is putting in the work and gaining strength and confidence in preparation for the Chicago Marathon. 💪
Author Archive | Trevor Spencer
Photos from the Road
We are working on a huge podcast episode recapping our most excellent adventure out West and Angie’s most recent marathon in Juneau, Alaska. In the meantime, here are some photos from our travels! Remember you can follow us on Instagram @marathonacademy
Interview with the Indomitable Jenn Shelton
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Jenn Shelton is an American ultra marathoner and running nomad. She spends her winters ski mountaineering in the Italian Alps and her summers trail running on far-flung mountain ranges.
In 2007 she set the women’s U.S. 100-mile trail record at the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon. She has also won numerous trail and road races and has run a 2:45 marathon, which qualified her for the Olympic Marathon trials.
She is perhaps best known from Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book Born to Run in which she is one of the main characters. Get the book! Continue Reading →
Interview with Scott Jurek
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In this episode we speak with Scott Jurek, legendary ultra runner who ran all 2,189 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 46 days!
In 2015 he set the record for the FKT (fasted known time) on the rugged Appalachian Trail averaging 50 miles per day. He tells his story in a new book which he co-authored with his wife Jenny called, North -Finding My Way on the Appalachian Trail. Continue Reading →
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First she took the plunge . . .
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Hear us on the Strength Running Podcast!
You can hear us talk about how to train for your first marathon on Jason Fitzgerald’s Strength Running Podcast. Topics include:
–Transitioning from sedentary to marathon with as little injury risk as possible; Differentiating between training to finish vs. training for performance; and Marathon training mistakes that are common among beginners. Listen here.
Strength Training for Runners, Interview with Jason Fitzgerald
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In this episode we talk with coach and fellow podcaster Jason Fitzgerald about the dos and don’ts of strength training when preparing for a marathon.
And in this episode’s quick tip we share recommendations on sunglasses for runners.
Plus, we give you an update on our 2 month long road trip . . . something we are calling “Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Adventure”. Continue Reading →
Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Adventure
We are driving to Alaska with our 3 kids and a 28 foot camper trailer. Angie will be running the Juneau Marathon on July 29th. Follow our adventures on Instagram @marathonacademy and hear updates on the MTA Podcast.
Interview with Deena Kastor -Let Your Mind Run
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In this episode we speak with Deena Kastor, three time olympian, author, and American Women’s record holder in the marathon. And in the quick tip segment, we recommend some post-run recovery sandals that feel like walking on clouds. Continue Reading →
Hear Trevor on the Fat Man Chronicles Podcast!
A long time listener to the MTA podcast named Pete D’Amico invited me onto his podcast to talk about my running story, tips for new runners, mind-blowing guests we’ve had on the show, Spartan racing, and low carb eating.
http://fatmanchronicles.com/podcast/
Look for me on episode #35. The interview starts at the 20:25 mark. 🙂
Race Recap: The Pittsburgh Marathon
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In this episode Trevor recaps the Pittsburgh Marathon in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And in the quick tip segment, Angie answers the question, “Does everyone suffer horribly during the final miles of a marathon?”
Congrats to Academy Member James Lacher!
Congrats to James Lacher who ran his first marathon last week. His transformation is definitely one of the most impressive we’ve seen!!
“After topping 400 pounds in 2014 I had bariatric surgery in 2015 and lost over half my body weight. I started rumning 18 months ago and on Sunday I ran my first FULL MARATHON. The pics are me day of surgery and holding up the front page of the local newspaper. I was the cover story on race day. The race was a life changing experience . . . I soaked up every moment and finished in 5hr 25min . . . Thank you Angie and Trevor for all you tips and wisdom I’ve learned from listening to numerous podcast episodes.” -James
James was profiled by the San Luis Obispo Tribune here.
