Running is one of the best things you can do for your body. It’s an exercise that practically anyone can do, anywhere, anytime. However, it needs to be accompanied with proper sleep and nutrition, otherwise, you can run into problems like sore muscles and injuries. Continue Reading →
100 Marathons After Parkinson’s Disease -Interview with Rhonda Foulds
Rhonda is in the blue shirt to the right of the banner.
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Interview with Rhonda Foulds
In this episode we speak with longtime listener and Academy member Rhonda Foulds who competed 100 marathons after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and undergoing multiple brain surgeries! Plus Angie answers a question from a listener who asks, “Can I Really Run a Marathon?”. Continue Reading →
How to Stay Fit When You Are Isolated at Home
Those of us in Europe and North America are really starting to feel the impact of Covid 19 on our running and training. Basically all races between now and June have been cancelled and it can be challenging to stay motivated when things are uncertain.
I think it’s important to keep a larger perspective in mind and focus on how we can come through this stronger and with a greater appreciation for the things we take for granted (gyms/fitness facilities, group runs, races, regular schedules, the ability to go out whenever we want, socialization, etc).
Even though this is stressful and hard we can use it to develop a higher level of gratitude. When you think about it we don’t have to run, we get to run. Continue Reading →
Interview with Florian Neuschwander, Treadmill Champ
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In this episode we speak with Florian Neuschwander an inspiring German runner who just set the World Record for fastest 50k on a treadmill!
Plus Coach Angie shares tips on how to stay fit when you are isolated at home.
And we hear from a MTA coach living with his family in China under home isolation since January.
Registration Open for the “Social Distancing” Run
We opened registration six day ago and already have over 900 runners signed up for the “Social Distancing” Run of 2020!
This is going to be huge!
You can run this virtual race between now and the end of May and it is open to all distances 5k and up. The idea is to give you something positive to run for in leu of all these cancelled races around the world. Put your training into action and keep running strong! Learn more here.
How to Stay Motivated When Your Race is Cancelled
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Because of the Corona Virus so many spring races have been cancelled or postponed. It’s really felt like dominos falling!
Just this past past week we’ve learned that the Boston Marathon will be moving to mid-September and London will be early October. And given the seriousness of the Covid-19 virus it’s important to take these safety precautions. Cancelling large events and social gatherings can save lives by flattening the curve of infection.
But what do you do now that your race is cancelled? Continue Reading →
The Link Between Running and Varicose Veins: Expert Insights
Published on March 17, 2024
Hey there, fellow runners! If you love hitting the pavement or the trails, you’re probably no stranger to the feeling of a good run. But let’s talk about something that might have crossed your mind while lacing up those sneakers: varicose veins. Yep, those pesky little veins that seem to pop up out of nowhere, making us wonder if our beloved running routine is to blame. Well, fear not because in this blog, we’re diving deep into the connection between running and varicose veins. So, let’s explore this topic together, armed with expert insights and a sprinkle of reassurance. Continue Reading →
Read our story in The Burg Magazine
We were lucky to be featured in a local magazine called The Burg about how we built our online community and travel the world running marathons.
Big thanks to the writer Karen Hendricks for the story!
Here’s a link to the online version.
Still Running with My Dad After 40+ Years
Today, March 11th, 2020, my dad, Adolfo Salgueiro, Sr. is turning 82 years old.
He is still running 3-4 times a week and competing in local 5K.
The experienced runner and running coach that I am today would have not been possible without his inspiration and encouragement to get started over 40 years ago.
Interview with Metabolism Expert Angelo Poli
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Angelo Poli is an expert on helping athletes understand their body’s metabolism. In this interview he answers questions about why the metabolic rate is a moving target, why diets stop working, periodization, cheat days, meal prep tips for busy people and much more!
His new ebook called The Science to Transform is something you can get for free when you visit www.metpro.co/bookmta . Continue Reading →
One City Half Marathon Race Recap
Autum and Angie at the One City Half
Between all three events there were around 2,700 participants.
My sister Autum and I traveled down there on in search of PRs in the half marathon. Continue Reading →
10 Year Anniversary of the MTA Podcast 🎉
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In this special episode we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the podcast and take a look back at episode #1 and why we started running marathons.
Plus, we play a game called “Guess the Guest” (we know it’s a clunky name).
