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First Marathon Accomplished Using MTA Beginner Plan

By on March 9, 2021 in Beginner, Success Story

*Here is a nice email we received from a customer named Hanna Knapp.

“I want to share great news with you! I did it and ran my very first marathon. It was the Virtual Publix Atlanta Marathon 2021.

I could not have done it without you two, all the MTA friends and my supportive family.

I started running one and a half years ago. A friend who trained for her first half marathon inspired me. I got a bad back injury in the very first month of training. But this slipped disc could not stop me to start running again first thing after recovery. Continue Reading →

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Interview with Dick Beardsley -Redemption and Hope

By on February 22, 2021 in Elite Runner, Interview, Podcasts

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In this episode we interview Dick Beardsley–2:08 marathoner, running ambassador, and motivational speaker.

His neck-and-neck race against Alberto Salazar at the 1982 Boston Marathon is famously known as the “Duel in the Sun” and lives on as Boston Marathon lore.

In 1989 Dick suffered severe injuries from a farming accident that badly mangled his body and later led to an addiction to pain killers. He also lost his 31 year old son, an Iraq War veteran, to suicide in 2015. Through all the hardships Dick has persevered and is a true example of the power of redemption and hope.

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MTA Podcast Featured by Runner’s World

By on January 26, 2021 in Update

Big thanks to Runners’ World for recommending the MTA Podcast to their readers. See article here.

“If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. Having hit the podcast’s 10th anniversary in 2020, the duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein, and even actor Sean Astin have all stopped by.”

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Conversation with Weight Loss Expert – Angelo Poli

By on January 24, 2021 in Interview, Podcasts, Weight Loss

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In this episode we speak with weight loss expert Angelo Poli about why some people have better luck sticking to their resolutions and how to better understand your body’s metabolism.  In the quick tip segment Coach Angie answers a question about transitioning to a higher or lower drop running shoe.

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Shoutout to Coach Lynn

By on January 13, 2021 in Coaching, Success Story

Here’s a nice comment from a client of Coach Lynn, one of the awesome coaches here at MTA. Congrats Jenn on your success!

Shout out for MTA and Coach Lynn Grieger specifically! I’ve been working with her for about a year now and I know I can be difficult and non-compliant but Coach Lynn has been nothing but patient and kind.

On top of that, she has gotten me from run/walking 30 seconds/1 minute to running non-stop and from a 16:30 minute mile (on a good day) to my current 13:30 mile. I’ve also lost 42 pounds! And all of this has been through illness, injury, and while working as a frontline healthcare worker during a pandemic.

I’ve been a listener to the podcast from the beginning and have been through many ups and downs physically and emotionally. This podcast and this MTA family has been such a positive force in my life, showing me that I can do hard things (thanks Angie ❤). -Jenn Greenly December 15th 2020

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We Launched the 300 Mile Challenge

By on December 28, 2020 in Update

We are excited to announce the 300 Mile Challenge is open for early registration! We took the famous painting by Edvard Munch and added a running twist to it.

We also have a new run tracker with all new badges every 10 miles! (the goal is to keep rolling out new levels until 1,000), and the new black MTA hat.

Price increases January 1st. REGISTER HERE

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Making Your Way On The Wobbly Road to Success

By on December 23, 2020 in Books, Interview, Mindset, Podcasts

In this podcast episode we talk with the authors of the book Making Your Way -The Wobbly Road to Success and Happiness in Life and Work. In this conversation you will hear how to adjust and thrive as a runner when your training or your life takes an unexpected turn like it did in 2020.

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What Running My Very First Half Marathon Taught Me

By on December 9, 2020 in Half Marathon, Success Story

This was sent in by Sarah Granato who ran the MTA Virtual Half Marathon this year.

“Thank you Angi and Trevor for everything! Thank you for your podcast, your Virtual Half Marathon opportunity and for all you do for the running community.

I’ve written so many iterations of this summary of my ‘first half marathon’ experience and… way too long, all of them.

So here is my list, in short, of what running my very first half marathon taught me.

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