Angie and I are excited about what the new year holds!
The podcast just surpassed 5.9 million total downloads and we’d like to thank all of our wonderful listeners.
You guys are the best!
Here is a quick look back at 2017 and our thoughts on how to make 2018 an epic year.
I try to use use the word “epic” as much as possible since it drives Angie nuts hehe.
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We’ve been long time fans of Ryan Hall and always hoped to have him on the podcast.
Ryan is a former professional runner, 2x Olympian, American record holder in the half marathon, and the only American who has run a sub 2:05 marathon. These days he runs to raise money for great causes.
In this conversation you will hear how Ryan manages pain in the marathon and how he reframes the word “hard”. Plus, you’ll hear the story of how, at 13 years old, he had faith that one day he would run with the best in the world and use his running to help others.
Lot’s of great stories and tips in this interview! Continue Reading →
Here at MTA our mission is to help you conquer the marathon and change your life. The first step is believing that you have what it takes. Then you commit to train.
Huge congrats to Academy member Christie Youngblood for taking on the challenge to train for a marathon and finishing strong at the Honolulu Marathon! She dealt with 16 miles worth of rain but still remained positive.
My first marathon is done! I finished in 4:47:38 and beat my goal of 5 hours. It rained for the first 16 miles, but at mile 20 I saw the most beautiful rainbow! Angie & Trevor thank you for the amazing podcast and all of the advice. I found the magic in the misery and I am more proud of myself than I have ever been. I don’t think I am even close to being done and I cannot wait to see what is next!” #Ihavewhatittakes
If you listen to the MTA podcast you probably know that we love to read! This photo is our living room.
Most of the following books that are mentioned here were published this year (2017) and we had the privilege of interviewing the authors.
I’ve linked to the Amazon page where you can find each book in case you want to pick one up for yourself (or as a gift this holiday season). These links contain our Amazon affiliate code so anything you order will give the MTA podcast a little kick back -which will make us do a happy dance. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we ask listeners how they got into long distance running and what running has taught them about life. In the quick tip segment we share of list of books that will fuel your passion! Continue Reading →
I had no intentions of running a Spartan Race but then we had Joe De Senna on the podcast in July he threw down some free race entries and the gauntlet was passed! Continue Reading →
Here are some more great photos from MTA Podcast fans all over the world participating in our 2017 virtual half marathon.
These photos remind me that . .
1. Running is an all weather sport.
2. Running is the best way to explore the world.
3. Running with friends and family is great bonding time.
Here’s a message from the Academy Facebook group that illustrates the thrill of finishing strong at your first marathon.
Paula Soto completed the Bakersfield Marathon on November 12th 2017 with a time of 4:34:45.5!
What I love is that she ’embraced the suck’ of the finial miles and finished with a smile on her face . . . ready to do it again!
Listen to the joy in her words, we can’t say it better than this, Continue Reading →
Runners participating in our virtual half marathon are sending in reports and photos of their run.
It’s fun to see the routes people have chosen and hear back. These runs are like mini-adventures.
For the MTA Virtual Half Marathon runners complete their 13.1 on their home turf (or wherever they want) and we send out the finisher’s medal in the mail.
The race completely sold out -a huge thanks to everyone who signed up!!
Big congrats to Academy member Melisa Robles and her fiancé Bradley who completed their 3rd Marine Corps Marathon together recently. Check out their signature finish line photo. We love it!
I can’t say enough great things about Marathon Training Academy! Angie and Trevor are absolutely amazing with their podcast and support! I really enjoy the private Facebook group full of runners on similar goals from all over the world. I’ll be using their training program again for my next marathon but promise to keep the cross training included. -Melisa
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Bart Yasso is the Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World Magazine and author of the new book Race Everything -How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance.
He will retire from Runner’s World this December after 30 years at the magazine. As Chief Running Officer he travelled to 45-50 race events per year and has personally completed over 1,000 races!
In this episode’s quick tip segment, Coach Angie answers a listener question about how to decrease pre-race anxiety. Continue Reading →
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This podcast episode required 8,000 miles of air travel, 42 kilometers of running, and God only knows how many hours of editing!
I bring you along to the 2017 Munich Marathon in wonderful Munich, Germany (Wunderbar München Deutschland).
In the quick tip segment, Angie explains how running surfaces affect your body. Enjoy! Continue Reading →
