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In this episode we interview Dakotah Popehn who finished as the first American woman at the Olympic Marathon in Paris!
There was a time when she couldn’t fathom running 26.2, and actually DNF’d at her debut marathon. But she didn’t give up! Listen as Dakotah shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, tips on building mental strength, and the importance of getting good sleep during training.
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In this episode we speak with Jeff Horowitz author of the book ‘Think Like a Runner -Understanding Why We Run and How to Do It Better’.
Learn about the importance of “finding your why”; the difference between chronological age versus training age; and recommended training changes for older runners.
Formerly an attorney, Jeff quit law to pursue his passion for endurance sports. He currently teaches running at the George Washington University and has completed over 200 marathons and ultras across six continents. Continue Reading →
Trevor and I are training for the Eiger Ultra Trail in Switzerland this July and sharing the journey on the podcast.
My first ultra marathon was a 40 mile road race in Idaho Falls. Two months later I ran a trail 50k in Illinois and one month after that ran the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler in Wisconsin -a trail race in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Whether your ultra is on roads or trails here are some tips to help you train! Continue Reading →
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In this episode we speak with Alistair Crompton, a trail guide with Run the Alps, about his latest adventures and what it’s like to run in the Swiss Alps. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on training for an ultramarathon. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we share tips for achieving your running goals in 2025! Plus, we take a look at what fellow runners (and listeners to the podcast) have planned this year.
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Thanks to our client Jessie H. for sending in this blurb about MTA Coaching!
“Coach Joel’s training has set me up for several really successful marathons (and other race distances) and CIM was no different. I went in with the goal of running a sub 3:10 marathon. I had a lot of practice running paces that would get me there which helped build both my confidence and my fitness. I also had just a really solid and uninterrupted training block, and I attribute this to years of working with a coach who has gotten to know me/my fitness and helped build me up to be able to handle the work.
So then on race day, sure I was nervous, but I followed Coach Joel’s plan, felt very comfortable at paces I never thought I’d be running in a marathon, and when it came time to pick up the pace and push at the end to get to my goal I was able to do just that. I had almost a 4 minute negative split (1:36:12 – 1:32:49) and PR’d by over 6 minutes (and hit my goal of sub 3:10!). On top of all that, I actually got to meet Coach Joel in person after over 4 years of working with him!
Thanks for setting me up with a great coach!” – Jessie
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In this episode we look back on the biggest running news, stories, and records in 2024 . . . the historic, the tragic, the inspirational, and the bizarre. We got it all!
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Hello Runners! Want to read the MTA Christmas letter? Click here. This is not like most holiday letters. We promise not to bore you by talking about doctor visits, the weather, or our cats. 😆
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In this episode Angie and Trevor share their favorite books from 2024 (both running and non-running related). Continue Reading →
Big thanks to our client Doug H. for sending in this write-up about MTA Coaching!
“My marathon journey started late, at age 54. Having been into endurance cycling, a sub-4-hour goal didn’t seem unreasonable. I finished in 3:56:38 and knew I’d be running another one.
Three years later, I started training for marathon #2 with the goal of qualifying for Boston. I had no idea how much athleticism, dedication, and persistence it would take!
After three more years, six failed attempts, several injuries, and symptoms of overtraining, I knew something had to change.
Early on, I started listening to the MTA podcast, but it wasn’t until January 2024 that I finally took the plunge and reached out for coaching help. That’s when Coach Henry came into the picture. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we talk about how you as a long distance runner can let your mind wander as your body keeps moving forward mile after glorious mile! How to ‘put your legs on autopilot’. Continue Reading →
