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2024 Year In Review
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In this episode we look back on the biggest running news, stories, and records in 2024 . . . the historic, the tragic, the inspirational, and the bizarre. We got it all!
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MTA Holiday Letter 2024
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. 😆
The Book Episode: Our Top Reads in 2024
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In this episode Angie and Trevor share their favorite books from 2024 (both running and non-running related). Continue Reading →
BQ and 1st in Age Group!
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 →
Put Your Legs On Autopilot!
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In this episode we talk about how you as a long distance runner can let your mind wander as your body keeps moving forward mile after glorious mile! How to ‘put your legs on autopilot’. Continue Reading →
Announcement: Our Next Big Running Adventure
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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!
26 Minute PR and BQ!
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.
A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie
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In this episode we speak with MTA Coach Athena and her client Melanie Toelcke who ran through the Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim-to-rim. This is a challenging 48 mile point-to-point run, in 100 degree temps, through one of the greatest natural wonders of the world!
Injury free for first marathon
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.
Interview with Tara Dower
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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 →
“I freaking did it! Yesterday I ran and completed my first marathon!”
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
