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Nutrition Q and A with Coach Amber

By on February 20, 2025 in Interview, Nutrition, Podcasts

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In this episode we are joined by Coach Amber from MetPro to tackle nutrition questions sent in by listeners. We discuss meal timing, hydration, protein sources, menopause, how to balance performance and fat loss goals, managing cravings, fueling for an ultra, and we even dive into the current buzz around GLP1 medications.

Whether you’re training for a marathon or an ultra, you’ll get practical nutrition advice to help optimize your running. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question!
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Reinventing Yourself Through Running: Interview with Debbie Gelber

By on February 10, 2025 in Coaching, Interview, Podcasts, Success Story

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In this episode we interview a long-time member of our community named Debbie Gelber who has reinvented herself through running. A self-described late bloomer to the sport, she stepped on the treadmill at age 40 with a goal of losing weight. Over a decade later she’s training for her 51st marathon!

Debbie Gelber is a Fine Arts Instructor at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. She is currently training for the Tokyo Marathon working with MTA Coach Carrie.

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Interview with Dakotah Popehn (Lindwurm)

By on January 30, 2025 in Elite Runner, Interview, Podcasts

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In this episode we interview Dakotah Popehn who finished as the first American woman at the Olympic Marathon in Paris!

There was a time when she couldn’t fathom running 26.2, and actually DNF’d at her debut marathon. But she didn’t give up! Listen as Dakotah shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, tips on building mental strength, and the importance of getting good sleep during training.

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Training for an Ultra Marathon

By on January 13, 2025 in Ultramarathon


Trevor and I are training for the Eiger Ultra Trail in Switzerland this July and sharing the journey on the podcast.

My first ultra marathon was a 40 mile road race in Idaho Falls. Two months later I ran a trail 50k in Illinois and one month after that ran the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler in Wisconsin -a trail race in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Whether your ultra is on roads or trails here are some tips to help you train! Continue Reading →

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Achieving Your 2025 Running Goals

By on January 5, 2025 in Motivation, Podcasts

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In this episode we share tips for achieving your running goals in 2025! Plus, we take a look at what fellow runners (and listeners to the podcast) have planned this year.

Good news! You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Get the expert training and accountability you need to be a faster, stronger, runner. Let’s talk about your biggest challenges and see how we can elevate your training. Speak with a coach.

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A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie

By on November 22, 2024 in Interview, Podcasts, Success Story, Travel

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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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Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire

By on October 31, 2024 in Coaching, Interview, Podcasts, PR, Success Story

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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 born in Lagos, Nigeria, and lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and two sons. She holds a PhD from King’s College London. Her father Olusegun Obasanjo was the president of Nigeria from 1999-2007. She has completed 16 marathons and trains with MTA Coach Nicole. Continue Reading →

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The Six Laws of Running Form

By on September 22, 2024 in Books, Interview, Podcasts, Running Form

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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’.

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