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In this podcast episode we will share how you can use emotional intelligence (EQ) strategies to harness the power of your emotions during marathon training.
Learn how delayed gratification helps you succeed as a long distance runner.
When negative emotions flood in, the practice of “emotion spotting” can help your rational brain take over!
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Congrats to MTA coaching client Cecilia on running a BQ time at the Hannover Marathon!!
“Hello MTA! Happy to share that yesterday I finished the Hannover marathon in Germany. It was a cold race (32-41F), windy at times, but a very flat course and not crowded. My finish time was 4:03:26, which is an 8-min PR and a BQ for my age group 🙌! Hard work pays off even if your age starts with a “5”!
I remember saying to coach Joel back in 2018, when I signed up for MTA coaching, that I would never run a 4-hour marathon. Now it’s no longer “if” but “when”! Onwards and upwards 😊!”
Congrats Rachel Everett who worked with MTA Coach Nicole to achieve a PR of 4:38 in her marathon! Here is a wonderful note she shared with our team.
Here is what she had to say . . .
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“I’d like to share with you and the MTA team my deepest gratitude to Coach Nicole Hart for training me to a PR at the Go! St. Louis Marathon last weekend!
Her guidance, training and encouragement were absolutely perfect and everything I needed to achieve this stretch goal.
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Huge congratulations to MTA Coach Kristyn Smith who WON the Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon last weekend in a blazing fast time of 1:16:55!! 🤩
Kristyn joined our team in January and is currently taking clients who want to take their marathon training, speed, and race day execution to the next level. In addition to being an accomplished runner she is a RRCA Certified Running coach and ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Join some of the biggest names in running for a motivating discussion on how to reach your goals, presented by UCAN.
Get tips to run your best Boston Marathon from the top distance runners in the U.S. Register here: ucan.co/boston
When: Saturday, April 16 @12:30 PM EST
Where: Sheraton Boston, Republic Room (2nd Floor). 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
Featured Guests:
Meb Keflezighi, Emily Sisson, Emma Bates,Tommie Runz, Carrie Tollefson, and Angie Spencer
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Thank you Jamie for sharing your transformation with us! She posted in the SDR Facebook group,
“My weight loss journey started with seeing a post for the 100 mile challenge. I started at 230 a year and a half ago today I’m at 155 . Thank you for all the running motivation!” -Jamie T.
Gretchen (left) with running friend Laura
Congrats to our coaching client Gretchen Smeltzer on finishing a trail 50 mile ultra!!
Gretchen ran the Syllamo 50 Miler in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Here is a recap she sent MTA Coach Henry. Reposted with permission.
Hey Coach Henry! Yesterday was incredible!! . . The weather was perfect. Started in the high 30’s and ended in mid 60’s.
Beautiful sunny skies. Lots of elevation and beautiful views of river valleys, Ozark Mountain vistas, Creeks and rocky craigs. Such a beautiful place!! Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we bring you a marathon success story with MTA coaching client Delorean Ostrom who is running a marathon every month in 2022 to raise money for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
We spoke with Delorean just a few days after he finished the Snickers Marathon in Athens, Georgia. This was his 2nd marathon in six days and he ran a PR of 4:28:53.49!
For those daring souls the 2,000 Mile Challenge is live!
The medal is inspired by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
The text says, “Relentless Progress”.
The Japanese characters say, 走り続\けよう “Let’s keep running!” 🌊
There are 500 more miles (50 badges) added to the run tracker as well. Cheers!
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In this podcast episode you will hear how Angie stumbled into running marathons and what gave me the idea to start the MTA Podcast 12 years ago (wow, I’m feeling old).
Fellow podcaster Lisa Tamati (from New Zealand) interviews us about how we got started, our favorite and toughest marathons, overcoming challenges, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
It’s been five years since we’ve done an episode like this. Thanks for listening to our stories!
Coach Lynn has run a marathon in every US state after the age of 40. She is a certified running coach and registered dietician with experience in the run-walk-run method. Learn about MTA Coaching here.
Listener Question:
“I’ve run 7 marathons trying to qualify for Boston. In my races as I start to lose speed around 21 miles I see people I was well ahead of pass me with seem lying fresh legs. I could see that through out the race they used the run-walk technique. What is your opinion of this technique as a strategy to get a faster time? Have you or any of the runners you trained used the run-walk technique? Thanks for your time”. -Chris in Lexington Kentucky
Register for the Runner’s High Challenge here.
The mountain is a metaphor for rising up, overcoming hard things, and elevating your fitness.
A runner’s high is the feeling of euphoria and reduced anxiety that comes from running.
We created this challenge to help you run, walk, or hike 100 miles and tap into those happy brain chemicals.
