The most common cause of pain along the inside (medial) portion of your ankle when running may also be associated with the most common reason for adult acquired flatfoot.
It’s likely something most of us haven’t ever heard of before. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), also known as posterior tibial tendon syndrome or tibialis posterior syndrome, can develop into a tibialis posterior tendon insufficiency which causes a fallen arch. Continue Reading →
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By Henry Howard
Francesca Conte grew up in Italy where high school sports are not very well developed. Since then she has made up for lost time. Continue Reading →
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This year was the 40th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.. In this race recap we give the history of this amazing marathon and talk with a retired Marine colonel who has ran it every year since its inception.
We also take you to our MTA meet up (via Trevor’s digital recorder).
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Our last two podcast episodes were about how busy working professionals find time to train.
Each runner we interviewed has discovered the energizing power of a morning workout. Without it, they would not be as focused and productive in their work.
This reminds me of a book I recently finished reading called, The ONE Thing by Gary Keller.
There’s a section in the book that will give you a helpful framework for managing your energy. Continue Reading →
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Here’s part two of our series where we interview busy professionals in the Academy about how they balance marathon training with work and life.
In this episode we talk with Wendy, Noor, Edith, and John, four very fun and inspiring people to get to know.
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No matter how busy you are, I can almost guarantee that someone busier than you is training for a marathon right now! That’s what I tell myself whenever I’m feeling a time pinch.
In this new podcast episode we interview four busy professionals in the MTA community about how they make time for running and marathon training.
Our hope is that you’ll get inspiration and ideas from people who are making it happen!
Now let me tell you how the idea for this episode came to me. Continue Reading →
Champion runner Golden Harper uses his passion for helping injured runners, homemade ingenuity and thoughtful research to create a unique, beloved brand.
By Henry Howard
When you run before you can walk, you were born to be a runner.
When you win a world championship at age 8, your running future is bright.
When your parents own a running store where you start working at age 9, you learn quite a bit about sneakers, running form and injuries.
Put it all together, and you have Golden Harper, champion runner and founder of Altra Shoes. Continue Reading →
How we get to most marathons. I’ve tried telling Angie that two 26.2 stickers is redundant.
We’ve literally driven from one coast to another (and seemingly everywhere in between).
Most of our trips are by car and include the whole family. Here’s how we stay healthy (and sane) while traveling across the country with our kids. Continue Reading →
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On Sunday, October 18, 2015, Trevor and I ran the the IMT Des Moines Marathon and Half Marathon in the great state of Iowa.
This was the 31st state for me in my 50 state marathon goal. The race offers multiple events over two days, friendly volunteers, a well-supported course, and AWESOME post race food.
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The electrolyte mix will replace calories and energy without giving the endurance athlete the dreaded sugar crash or bonk.
By Henry Howard
Jennifer Vierling knows the challenges endurance athletes face: the need to replenish lost calories, energy and electrolytes with something that will sustain and hydrate them throughout the event.
Vierling became hooked on cycling when she rode 6 miles from the Charleston airport to the KOA campground to begin a weeklong cycling tour. She put in many miles including RAAM qualifiers and Paris-Brest-Paris, while also supporting her husband, Jeff, as he competed in long-distance cycling events.
They turned their love for endurance sports into a solution for athletes when they created and co-founded Tailwind Nutrition mix and launched their company in 2012. The company actually got started when Jeff ran into nutrition challenges while competing at the Leadville 100 mountain-biking event. Continue Reading →
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Ryan Deguzis is a classical violist and music instructor from Hartford, Connecticut. He just finished a seven day stage race (155 miles) through the Atacama Desert in Chile, a placed he describes as otherworldly.
Ryan first heard about this race from MTA podcast episode #109 our interview with Samantha Gash.
In our conversation with Ryan you will hear why he started running, how much time and energy went into training for this race, what his family thought about it, and the gritty details of sun, wind, blisters, and sleep deprivation. It’s epic!
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At the expo hanging out with some amazing people!
We just finished the Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon in the great mid-western state of Iowa.
It was great to meet up with Academy members Coleen and Lee Stats, Kristi Benz, and Christine and Dan Savage both yesterday and today. Race recap will be coming! Continue Reading →
