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In this podcast episode we speak with social anthropologist and 2:20 marathoner, Michael Crawley -author of the book Out of Thin Air -Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia.
Dr. Crawley who has competed internationally for Scotland and Great Britain, lived and trained with elite runners in Ethiopia for 15 months to learn the secrets of their long-distance running prowess.
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Here’s a nice email from a client named Suzanne who earned an 8 minute PR at the Atlanta Half Marathon.
“I wanted to email MTA to thank Coach Lynn for her help in my recent PR in the Atlanta half marathon.
Last year when races were canceled, Coach Lynn put together a program to help me become a stronger and faster runner. After I ran a faster (for me) than expected virtual Peachtree 10K on Thanksgiving, we talked about my goals for 2021. She told me that a half-marathon under 2 hours was in reach for me; my previous half in November 2019 was 2:07.
She continued to encourage me in the next couple of months of training and never bought in to my concerned emails about reasons 2 hours was going to be too difficult for me.
On the big day I found that I was able to hold the needed pace for the entire time, and by mile 8 I knew I would be successful. I crossed the finish line at 1:58.55, 8 minutes faster than my previous PR!
Coach Lynn’s upbeat attitude and encouragement really made the difference in enabling me to reach a goal that I thought would be in the distant future for me. Thanks to Coach Lynn and MTA for all your help in making me a better, happier runner!” -Suzanne
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If you ask just about any marathoner what the hardest part of training was, after mentioning the long runs, they just might say “the taper.” So what is the tapering period and how can you take advantage of it? Continue Reading →
If you have ever suffered from a “pulled” or strained calf muscle, you know that running is difficult to near impossible and even walking can be an issue.
Calf injuries are common and occur in both competitive and recreational athletes of all kinds (such as runners, soccer players, basketball players, gymnasts, and dancers) and are frequently seen in weekend warriors as well as active individuals.
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In this podcast episode we speak with Jonathan de Sola Mendes a 100 year old veteran of WW2 and the Korean War who completed the New York City Marathon at the age of 96!
At the start of the pandemic we didn’t imagine that in 2021 so many in-person races would still be cancelled or postponed.
Last year we launched the Social Distance Run in response to many of our members asking us to host a virtual race. The event went viral and 15,300 people joined in, which kept us very busy here at MTA.
We just launched the “Social Distancing” Run 2021 Version. We took last year’s medal and changed it to a beautiful blue color with earth in the background -since we are all united by running. The socially distant runners are carrying new items (like a vaccine). Register now and save $5! See more details here.
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In our basement home gym. One of my favorite quotes is this one by Jocko Willink
In this episode and blog post I share the story of how strength training improved my running. I also answer great questions sent in by listeners.
Plus I’ll give you some tips on how to get started correctly.
Hopefully you were able to listen to Part 1 and were convinced of the importance of strength training.
Congrats to Cassandra Smith on completing the 300 Mile Challenge! Here’s an inspiring post she shared in our FB group, reposted here with permission.
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SOME THINGS TAKE LONGER
Since completing Marathon Training Academy’s 100 mile challenge in September 2020 amid COVID-19 lockdowns and curfews, I was ready for their next challenge. Not sure, I anticipated that it would be all of 300 miles 😱
My Plan: Complete 100 miles each month from January to March which meant 4-5 runs per week at a minimum of 25 miles each week.
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Strength training is something that has had a positive impact on my development as a runner.
I felt a huge shift in my training and mindset when I decided to focus on being strong instead of trying to be thin.
We lose muscle mass as we age so it’s important that you choose to get stronger. Here are the benefits of strength training for runners . . . Continue Reading →
Published on March 17th 2024
Hey there, fellow marathon enthusiasts! If you’ve ever crossed that exhilarating finish line, you know the indescribable feeling of accomplishment. But let’s talk about the aftermath – those tired legs that carried you through every stride. While the pride of finishing a marathon is unmatched, your legs might be silently protesting. We’re here to address a crucial aspect: protecting them from the potential menace of varicose veins. So, lace up those running shoes, and let’s chat about safeguarding your legs in the exciting world of post-marathon recovery! Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we speak with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University, whose influential research has helped popularize the idea that humans are born to run.
His new book is called Exercised -Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding. Continue Reading →
*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 →
