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In this episode we share training tips for running a down hill race and recap our trip to the Revel White Mountains Marathon in New Hampshire.
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TRIBIT launches the upgraded StormBox 2 portable Bluetooth speaker.
London, X May 2024: TRIBIT, a global brand which aims to make high-quality audio accessible to all, today announces the launch of the upgraded StormBox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Following on from the success of its predecessor StormBox, the StormBox 2 now has upgraded features including a more stable and faster Bluetooth 5.3 allowing for a range of 30m, TRIBIT App compatibility for full customization, TWS and 24 hour playtime. With 360° sound, 2 embedded full-range speakers and a 2*17W power output, the StormBox 2 truly packs a punch. The TRIBIT StormBox 2 is available from TRIBIT and Amazon for X. Continue Reading →
We keep this bluetooth speaker in our home gym
If you came to our house you’d see that our unfinished basement is essentially our home gym. It’s not fancy but we love it.
We have a treadmill, weight bench, water rower, punching bag, chin-up bar, and even an infrared sauna. Do you listen to music when you work out? I do. I turn the music up loud when I’m down in our pain cave home gym.
I’ve been using a TRIBIT speaker for a few years and they were nice enough to send me their new model (which rocks)! Continue Reading →
1st in Age Group at Trail Marathon
Congrats to our coaching client Luis who finished the Ultra Blue Island Marathon in Portugal and won his age group! He writes,
“Completed my trail marathon race with a time of 5:53:48. The race was cut by 6Ks due to high winds at the original arrival location because it is sandy and volcanic ashes; the winds could cause issues to runners.
If I had to continue to 42k, since it was 6K all downhill, based on my last lap of 6:21, I would have had 6:28ish, meaning MTA Coach Henry helped me shave off one hour from last year’s time.
I came in 37th overall out of 208 (42K-runners & young ones too) and 1st out of 7 in my M60 age group!
I’m also fired up because this route was actually harder than last year’s as they made some changes to within the first 20Ks pretty much uphill: we had “1K” of going up stairs (never seen this before) and 2Ks were actually steeper stairs and muddy (it poured the night before) and it felt like dancing tango: one step forward two backwards. Lots of fun! 😉” Continue Reading →
PR at the London Marathon
Congrats to our coaching client Alicia who earned a 5 minute PR at the London Marathon! She writes,
“The London Marathon was simply amazing! The crowd support is out of this world. There are no words to properly describe the joy you have when crossing over Tower Bridge!
I finished with a time of 3:52:56 which is a 5 min PR and what I am calling my B and a half goal 🤣 I couldn’t be happier with this finish! Thanks Coach Abby for getting me to another start line and helping me to continue to chase my goals!”
Mastering Marathon Prep: A Personal Trainer’s Guide
Published on Nov 7th 2024
Preparing clients for a marathon is no small feat—it requires a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition, and recovery. As a personal trainer, having a structured plan not only supports your client’s physical and mental resilience but also maximises their potential for success on race day. This guide provides essential strategies and considerations for effectively preparing your marathon-running clients, covering everything from strength training and nutritional planning to post-race recovery methods. Continue Reading →
A Guide to Running with Your Dog
Running is a great way for both you and your dog to get exercise. The two of you can also bond during this time. However, there are a few things that you need to do in order to ensure that running is a great experience for both you and your dog. Continue Reading →
A Marathon Success Story with Robin Walters
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In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Robin Walters, about how she ‘leveled-up’ her life through marathon training!
Once upon a time she hated running but now she’s a Boston Marathon qualifier. Hear how she dreamed big, took consistent action, and ran strong on race day.
Mother Daughter Marathon Magic
Congrats to Sarah who earned her BQ running 4:16 at the Eugene Marathon! Her daughter Emily paced her to a strong finish. Both Sarah and Emily are coached by MTA Coach Abby. Emily writes,
“Huge shoutout to Coach Abby who helped my mom and I train for today’s Eugene marathon! My mom is 62 and needed a 4:20 to BQ and we finished in in 4:16:31!!!
We are incredibly grateful for the MTA community. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without everyone!!”
The Boston Marathon Handbook with Marc Pollina
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In this episode with speak with Marc Pollina author of the ‘The Boston Marathon Handbook -an ‘Insider’s Guide to Training for and Succeeding in the Ultimate Road Race‘. Plus, we give you a quick run down of what happened at this year’s Boson Marathon. Continue Reading →
BQ with the help of MTA Coaching
Congrats to our client Robin Walters who earned a BQ with a 16 minute buffer at the Revel Mt. Charleston Marathon!! She writes,
“I can’t even begin to express my thanks to the GOAT Coach Athena and the entire Marathon Training Academy fam!!
The podcasts, the training, all the resources have taken me from my first marathon in 2020 at 4:19:01 to my fifth today at 3:34:20!!
The course was killer on the legs and the last few miles were brutal but the solid training enabled me to push through to the end. What an amazing thing to be getting faster as I’m getting older! 🙌🏻 Thanks MTA!!”
A Conversation with Emily Sisson
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In this episode we speak with Emily Sisson who will be competing for the USA at the 2024 Olympics. She previously held the American half marathon record and currently holds the American marathon record.
She ran 2:22:42 to place 2nd at the US Olympic Marathon Trials and earned a spot at the Paris Games (with Fiona O’Keeffe and Dakotah Lindwurm). Continue Reading →
