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Get to Know Your Podcast Hosts! (2022 Edition)

By on February 3, 2022 in Interview, Podcasts

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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!

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Benefits of Run-Walk-Run Method

By on February 1, 2022 in Listener Question

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

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Marathon Success Story with Dipti Pandya

By on January 22, 2022 in Back-to-Back Races, Beginner, Interview, Podcasts, Success Story

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In this podcast episode we bring you a marathon success story as we speak with Academy member Dipti Pandya, a radiologist and mother of two, who just completed the Disney Dopey Challenge.

You will hear about the setbacks she faced during her training, including a cancer diagnosis, how she finds time to train, and what it was like to cross the finish line of her first marathon.

Enjoy!

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The Importance of Having Insurance for Any Athlete

By on January 20, 2022 in Sponsored Post

The world of sports can be an exciting one. Whether you’re a professional athlete or just a casual participant, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with different sporting events. However, that doesn’t mean that participating in these activities is free from potential hazards and risks. In fact, playing many different types of sports can expose you to the risk of getting injured. Continue Reading →

5 Types of Insurance An Athlete In Extreme Sports Must Consider

By on January 19, 2022 in Guest Perspective, Sponsored Post

Published on August 15th 2022

There’s a high need for extreme sports athletes to have their insurance. As a fan, you witness them compete and do amazing tricks during their games, but it puts them at many risks for the athletes.

Having insurance could benefit not only the athletes but their equipment. For instance, your bike was severely damaged during a motorbike race and needed fixing. You wouldn’t worry much about how to get it fixed because you could get an insurance plan that could cover this kind of repair. Continue Reading →

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The Impact of Social Media on the Sports Industry

By on January 18, 2022 in Guest Perspective, Sponsored Post

Once social media had hit the scene and started circulating the world, the sports industry has never been the same. Is it good or bad? That depends, but the fact is that social media channels now have an enormous effect on what’s happening in any kind of sport, be it running, football, or tennis. Some of those changes are positive, while others negatively influence sports culture. Let’s look at social media and its impact on the sports industry in a broader scope. Continue Reading →

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Exercises to Increase Your Stamina

By on January 17, 2022 in Guest Perspective, Sponsored Post

Whether you’ve recently taken up running to get into shape or are a seasoned marathon runner, building up your stamina should be one of your fitness goals. Increasing your stamina will help you run further and improve your day-to-day life as you’ll have more energy to get through everything you need to do, even with a packed schedule. Continue Reading →

Favorite Books from 2021

By on January 3, 2022 in Books

As you may know I love to read! I finished a total of 262 books in 2021 (kind of a cool number for a marathoner).

It broke down to 131 fiction and 131 non-fiction. About 30% of these were audio books. Pro tip: with the app Libby you can get free audiobooks through your local library.

Below I provided a list of my fiction and non-fiction favorites from 2021.
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