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In this podcast episode we give you a healthy dose of motivation as you think about your marathon training in the new year! Hear how fellow runners are dealing with setbacks, setting goals, and taking on new challenges. 💪
Somehow I just found out that the The Telegraph listed our podcast among the “top 40 uplifting podcasts for mood, mind and body.”
The article is from 2019 and behind a paywall but here’s the blurb about us,
At first glance, the world of fitness podcasts is dominated by Wolf of Wall Street-esque motivational speakers, bodybuilders and bikini models promoting their “brands” while gnawing your ear off. But there are gems: the Marathon Training Academy offers tips to ultra-runners. An episode recapping the scenic Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland transported me to the Highlands, convincing me that a marathon might be a goal worth setting, if only to visit the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye.
The writer, Madeleine Howell, is referring to Angie’s recap of the Loch Ness Marathon.
Also, she probably uses “ultra-runners” to mean those who run a long ways, not ultramarathoners. Thanks Telegraph for the kind mention!
Here’s a post from our client Heather Grazzini-Sims who had an awesome year. Enjoy!
“MTA Coach Abby was a huge asset to my success of completing 12 marathons in 12 months!
I started working with Coach Abby of MTA in the fall of 2021. I had several marathons under my belt at this time and had worked on and off with other coaches but I needed a change.
I like the process that MTA has for selecting coaches based on the runner’s profile. I also like that Coach Abby lives in a similar region, so our running conditions are often the same. After working together for about a year, I knew she could help me with my next crazy idea. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we round up the biggest news from the running world in 2023 including records, notable achievements, inspiring moments, and interesting stories!
Also, we wrote an MTA Holiday Letter you can read here.
Here’s the official holiday letter (the first of its kind) that gives a snapshot of what went on here at Marathon Training Academy in 2023.
We had the chance to visit some beautiful places and meet with many clients, customers, and fans of the MTA Podcast.
It was a fun year, take a look.
Running is the gift that keeps on giving! Here’s your chance to gift someone a membership to Marathon Training Academy. We also have a coaching option.
We will create a customized gift certificate, like this one below, that you can print out or email to that special person.
Chris Farrands used our marathon training plan and had three strategy sessions with Coach Nicole. He writes,
“Thank you again for your guidance the last few months. The initial training plan and then getting me linked up with Coach Nicole absolutely made the 2:57 possible.
Last year, in 2022, I ran a 3:50 on the same course.
The training plan held me accountable to not over training. It helped me to keep easy days, easy and hard days hard. The progression and build up worked really well for me. I was healthier throughout the training plan, ate more than the prior year and ran 15-20% fewer miles per week. Continue Reading →
We appreciate our client Jessie Hogue-Morgenstern for writing this blogpost about what it was like to work with an MTA Coach to both BQ and run a blazing fast 3:15 marathon! She writes,
“I started working with Coach Joel right at the start of the pandemic with the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon (a tale as old as time).
In previous attempts I would get close but then end up injured, so I wanted to try out a coach to help me figure out a solution. On a whim I reached out to MTA’s coaching program because my dad was a big fan of the podcast (and I am now too). Continue Reading →
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In this episode we share our favorite books from 2023 (both running and non-running). Plus Trevor attempts to relate Socrates to marathon training! Continue Reading →
Shoutout to our client Christina who ran a new PR of 5:17:39 at the NYC Marathon! She writes,
“I am still a bit in shock about my performance at the NYC Marathon last weekend. It was a good reminder to me that we are stronger and more capable than we believe as long as we put in the work, trust our body and focus on the positive.
It was not necessarily an easy training cycle. I work full time. I have two young children (one is young enough to still be breastfeeding), so a good nights sleep is rare.
There were a lot of early mornings and times when I wanted to hit snooze instead of head outside. There was fatigue, frustration and self doubt. There was also joy, peace and strength. Coach Nicole was instrumental in keeping me on target with a training plan. She was my virtual cheerleader. Continue Reading →
Here’s a testimonial from our client Mark Arceneaux who used MTA Coaching to prepare for the NYC Marathon. He writes,
“Wanted to send a big thank you to MTA and coach Abby for my recent experience with MTA Coaching.
After getting covid in 2021 my next two marathons were a disaster. I thought my marathon career was over but a email from the New York City Marathon in February 2023 told me it wasn’t over yet.
I had thought about a coach in the past but thought how hard could running be and as a 63 year old experience runner, having done over 20 marathons in the last 10 years, why did I need one. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we bring you a marathon success story with Chris Farrands.
Chris started running three short years ago, lost 90 pounds, and transformed himself into a sub-3 hour marathoner!
Listen as he shares why he decided to take control of his health; the misery he experienced at his first marathon, and the smarter training plan he used for his second marathon.
