Author Archive | Trevor Spencer

Interview with Bojan Mandaric, Co-Founder of ‘November Project’ -a Grassroots Fitness Movement

By Trevor Spencer on July 11, 2016 in Interview, Podcasts

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In this podcast episode we speak with Bojan Mandaric co-founder of November Project, a free fitness movement which started in Boston and is now in 29 cites across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

He’s co-author of November Project The Book – Inside the Free Grassroots Fitness Movement That’s Taking Over the World, published by Rodale.

What emerges from this conversation is the importance of bringing intensity into your next run or workout. Continue Reading →

Interview with Dr. Jason Karp -Finding Your Inner Runner

By Trevor Spencer on June 30, 2016 in Books, Interview, Podcasts

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Jason Karp has a PhD in exercise physiology and is the author of the new book The Inner Runner.

In this episode we talk about the importance of hammering out a personal philosophy of running and other fascinating topics.

Enjoy! Continue Reading →

#EpicSummerConquest!

By Trevor Spencer on June 14, 2016 in Uncategorized, Update

Yosemite Valley

Here’s a pictorial update on our extended trip out West. We are so thankful for the good health and flexibility to build this trip into our lives and create amazing memories for our kids!

We will be podcasting and taking care of business from the road inbetween running, hiking, and eating Mexican food.

Here’s where we’ve been so far . . . Continue Reading →

How Running Changes Your Brain –Interview with Dr. Wendy Suzuki

By Trevor Spencer on June 12, 2016 in Books, Health and Wellness, Interview, Podcasts

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Wendy Suzuki has a PhD in neural science and is a researcher at New York University. She’s author of the book Healthy Brain, Happy Life.

We talk with her about the effects of running on the human brain, hippocampus growth, brain plasticity, memory, reward centers, the power of affirmations, meditation and more. Continue Reading →

MTA Epic Summer Conquest!

By Trevor Spencer on June 1, 2016 in Uncategorized, Update

Mobile podcasting studio & running gear trailer.

We just embarked on a 2 month trip, which I am calling our Epic Summer Conquest.

I call it that because our camper is a Gulf Stream Conquest and Angie thinks I overuse the word epic, which makes me want to use it more haha.

Our plans (conquest goals) are to see family, run races, visit national parks and make amazing memories for our kids! Continue Reading →

Sneak Peak! Our interview with Shalane Flanagan

By Trevor Spencer on May 28, 2016 in Elite Runner, Interview, Nutrition

Screen Shot 2016-05-27 at 10.08.41 PM We are totally stoked to speak with U.S. Olympic marathoner Shalane Flanagan and her friend Elyse Kopecky about their forthcoming cookbook Run Fast. Eat Slow.

The full interview will not be released until August, around the time Shalane is running the Olympic Marathon in Rio. Bt, here is a video excerpt of us asking Shalane and Elyse about pre-race meals. Continue Reading →

Interview with David Willey, Editor-in-Chief at Runner’s World

By Trevor Spencer on May 21, 2016 in Interview, Podcasts

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David Willey has guided Runner’s World to its most successful years -with a HUGE readership both in print and online and 18 international editions.

They have recently jumped into the podcasting space with two new shows of their own, the Runner’s World Show and The Human Race.

In this interview we asked David about his running journey and what led to working at Runner’s World, a day in the life of an editor-in-chief, his impression of the running scene in China, and his quest to produce an NPR style podcast for runners. Continue Reading →

Speedwork Makes the Dream Work!

By Trevor Spencer on May 7, 2016 in PR, Speedwork

track-workout If you dream of running a faster marathon or half marathon you will need to incorporate speedwork into your training.

I personally loath speedwork.

But I know it’s good for me (like eating beets). Every time I’ve incorporated speedwork into my training I’ve markedly improved in the marathon.

No wonder Angie assigns speedwork to all her coaching clients who want to PR. Speedwork makes the dream work!

In this post I will explain key speed workouts you can use to get faster. Continue Reading →

More Running Terminology You Should Know

By Trevor Spencer on April 30, 2016 in Beginner, Podcasts

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One sure way to become ensconced in the running community is to become conversant in its terms.

In this episode coach Angie explains the terminally, vocabulary, and slang commonly used by runners.

This is part 2 of our words you should know series and we think you’ll love it! Continue Reading →

Angie Interviewed on FSL Modern Podcast

By Trevor Spencer on April 26, 2016 in Interview, Uncategorized

You can hear Angie Spencer talk about her running story and coaching philosophy with Jennifer Knectch host of the FSL Modern Podcast.

She answers questions about injury prevention, motivation and more. Click here to listen.

Keep calm and marath-on!

Running a Marathon for Charity –Interview with Kari Gormley

By Trevor Spencer on April 21, 2016 in Interview, Podcasts

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Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster and long time listener to MTA.

Last year was she able to rase $8,000 for the charity Action for Healthy Kids while training for the Chicago and New York City Marathons.

Many runners choose to enter one of the big six marathons (Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, Tokyo) on a charity bib.

In this interview Kari gives fund raising tips for those running a marathon for charity. Get the $$$ without wearing down your friends and family. 🙂 Continue Reading →

Interview with Sean Astin, Punching Fear in the Face and Taking on Big Challenges!

By Trevor Spencer on March 31, 2016 in Interview, Podcasts

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It’s great to welcome Sean Astin back on the show to talk about what he’s been up to in the last year.

In 2015 Sean completed the Dopey Challenge, the Boston Marathon, and the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon which requires a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle, and 26.2 mile run in under 17 hours.

Sean is a Hollywood actor, director, family man, marathoner and creator of the #Run3rd. Continue Reading →

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What Members are Saying

Proud to say I ran my first marathon last Sunday. We both had such an amazing time and have to say a massive thank you to Angie and Trevor for your fantastic training plan and highly entertaining and informative podcasts to get us through the low points and remind us why we signed up in the first place. Kellie D.

I’m now a MARATHONER!! Still can’t believe it, I definitely wouldn’t have even considered making the jump from the half to the full without the support and guidance of MTA. -Naomi S.

I’d like to pass along my sincere thanks to MTA Coach Dominique. She has guided me through nearly five months of training leading up to the Chicago Marathon and I could have never reached this goal so seamlessly without her help! -Melissa R.

Finished the Shark Bite Half Marathon with a 2:17:01 PR. Used your 2:20 Half Marathon training plan. Feeling great! Thanks Angie! -Iris P.

Thanks to all of your materials and an MTA training plan, I finished my first the Tinker Bell Half Marathon strong and am enjoying a great weekend in the parks with my family! Thank you Angie and Trevor! –Amanda C.

I love that we celebrate each other’s successes here with such great support! This group is such a huge part of my success and I’m grateful every day for all of you and what I learn here!! MTA ROCKS!! -Louisa C.

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