We are heading to the Dublin Marathon in October 2025 and want you to join us! 🇮🇪 🍀
The Dublin Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in Europe and requires a lottery or charity entry. The lottery has ended but worry not, we have guaranteed race entries through our sponsor Sports Tours International. Sports Tours has taken runners and spectators to the most popular races around the world for 50 years! Continue Reading →
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In this episode we speak with Jeff Horowitz author of the book ‘Think Like a Runner -Understanding Why We Run and How to Do It Better’.
Learn about the importance of “finding your why”; the difference between chronological age versus training age; and recommended training changes for older runners.
Formerly an attorney, Jeff quit law to pursue his passion for endurance sports. He currently teaches running at the George Washington University and has completed over 200 marathons and ultras across six continents. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we speak with Alistair Crompton, a trail guide with Run the Alps, about his latest adventures and what it’s like to run in the Swiss Alps. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on training for an ultramarathon. Continue Reading →
Thanks to our client Jessie H. for sending in this blurb about MTA Coaching!
“Coach Joel’s training has set me up for several really successful marathons (and other race distances) and CIM was no different. I went in with the goal of running a sub 3:10 marathon. I had a lot of practice running paces that would get me there which helped build both my confidence and my fitness. I also had just a really solid and uninterrupted training block, and I attribute this to years of working with a coach who has gotten to know me/my fitness and helped build me up to be able to handle the work.
So then on race day, sure I was nervous, but I followed Coach Joel’s plan, felt very comfortable at paces I never thought I’d be running in a marathon, and when it came time to pick up the pace and push at the end to get to my goal I was able to do just that. I had almost a 4 minute negative split (1:36:12 – 1:32:49) and PR’d by over 6 minutes (and hit my goal of sub 3:10!). On top of all that, I actually got to meet Coach Joel in person after over 4 years of working with him!
Thanks for setting me up with a great coach!” – Jessie
Hello Runners! Want to read the MTA Christmas letter? Click here. This is not like most holiday letters. We promise not to bore you by talking about doctor visits, the weather, or our cats. 😆
Big thanks to our client Doug H. for sending in this write-up about MTA Coaching!
“My marathon journey started late, at age 54. Having been into endurance cycling, a sub-4-hour goal didn’t seem unreasonable. I finished in 3:56:38 and knew I’d be running another one.
Three years later, I started training for marathon #2 with the goal of qualifying for Boston. I had no idea how much athleticism, dedication, and persistence it would take!
After three more years, six failed attempts, several injuries, and symptoms of overtraining, I knew something had to change.
Early on, I started listening to the MTA podcast, but it wasn’t until January 2024 that I finally took the plunge and reached out for coaching help. That’s when Coach Henry came into the picture. Continue Reading →
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Trevor and Angie here just popping into your podcast feed to make an important announcement! Next July we are running the Eiger Ultra Trail in Switzerland and are inviting any listener to the podcast who is interested in joining us there!
The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is so popular that is already sold out, but we have access to race bibs through our partner Run The Alps. The epic course has unrivaled mountain scenery on highly runnable trails. There’s a distance for every level for those who want to try a European trail race. The race offers a 16k, 35k, 51k, and 101k.
We are doing this race as part of a 9 day running retreat that starts on July 12th, 2025. Spots are limited so please email us if you are interested. See this page for all the details. Let’s run!
Congrats to our client Erica on her stellar new PR!! She writes,
“I reached out to MTA after my last marathon in December 2023. I was paired with MTA Coach Kris and my experience has been phenomenal. Coach Kris completely changed my training. My hard runs were challenging but doable and my easy days were slow and relaxing.
I loved the diversity of my speed workouts. She gradually adjusted my paces to get me where I needed to be and her comments on my workouts kept me accountable. I was able to complete the full training cycle with no injuries and felt great on race day.
At Every Woman’s Marathon, I hit my target pace and goal time on the nose, running consistently and feeling good through all 26 miles. I finished with a time of 3:41, which was a 26 minute PR and a BQ. A huge thank you to Coach Kris and MTA!” -Erica E.
Congrats to our client Soumyadeep on finishing his first marathon in 4:12! He writes,
“After 6 years of running half marathons, 10Ks, and 5Ks regularly and swearing for even longer that I would never run a marathon, I finally ran one. NYC was amazing, with all the color, the energy, and the crowd noise–making us feel like real sporting superheroes.
My main for my first marathon was to finish without getting injured and I am glad to report that I was able to do just that.
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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! Continue Reading →
Congrats to our client Melanie who ran her first marathon at the Two Cities Marathon in California!
“I freaking did it! Yesterday I ran and completed my first marathon! I fulfilled a dream I had since I was 16 years old. 🥹 It was worth the long hours of training, the weight gain from carb loading, 😅😮💨 pain, and everything else.
I ran conservatively but now that I know what it’s like, I can’t wait to train for the next one and do it better and stronger. I don’t think I would have been as successful if it wasn’t for Marathon Training Academy and MTA Coach Erin Palos! Thank you so much for your support and guidance! My chip time was 5:33:12.
Also, I oftentimes get insecure about my body not looking like an “average” runner, but I am proud of this body! This body has grown and birthed three beautiful babies and pushed through hundreds of miles of running.” 🥲🫶. -Melanie O
Join Angie, Trevor, and fellow listeners to the MTA Podcast in the Swiss Bernese Oberland -a place so beautiful that it’s other-worldly. The tour starts on July 12th 2025. PLEASE SEE THIS PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS.
