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The Tour du Mont Blanc (Recap of our Running Adventure)
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In this episode we bring you on a 114 mile journey around the highest mountain in the Alps -the famous Tour du Mont Blanc. We begin in Chamonix, France and then cross into Italy, Switzerland, and back to Chamonix with listeners to the MTA podcast.
Listen as we describe the beauty and the challenge of the trail, the mountain culture of the Alps, and the endurance mindset of the runners who joined us there.
*Special thanks to Angie Spencer, Jeff Thompson, Anna Haberzettle, James and Susie Jin, Kelly Heffner, Becca Schaldt, Parker Watson, Deborah Brown, Tamra Ludlow, Alistair Crompton, Marion Giraud, and Run the Alps!
Remember, You Can Do Hard Things!
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In this episode Coach Angie shares four principles to help you embrace the truth that you can do hard things . . . and shares her favorite books on the topic. Plus, Trevor figures out how to do hard things the lazy way. Continue Reading →
Tips for Training and Racing in Hot Weather
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In this episode Coach Angie shares tips (and stories) to help you better deal with hot weather during training and on race day.
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2 Successful Training Blocks
Thanks to Michael Broberg for sharing his experience with MTA Coaching! He writes,
“Hello, I wanted to share that I’ve had a great experience with Coach Henry. He guided me through 2 successful training blocks!
I’m a new runner so the main reason I wanted to get a coach was to set up some good habits, avoid injury and learn how to train properly. I also wanted to learn about nutrition, warm ups etc.
I am very pleased and grateful Henry was able to provide all these fundamentals! Also realized a great thing about having a coach is that it gave me accountability and added motivation to show up for the workouts. Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About Nutrition for Runners!
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In this episode Coach Amber, RD, joins us to answer nutrition questions sent in from listeners to the podcast.
We discuss fueling with candy versus gels, the best time to carb load, hunger during those heavy mileage weeks, ideal protein intake, afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, iron deficiency, nutrition during peri-menopause, weight-loss, snacking, low-carb eating, nutrient combining, and more!
Over 3 minutes faster than my previous PR!
Emily with her dad at the Colfax Marathon
“I have been listening to the MTA podcast since 2018 when I started training for my first marathon. Your voices have accompanied me on many of my training runs over the years.
Since 2018, I have run a handful of marathons with my fastest being a 3:42:42 on a downhill course (St. George) in 2019. Due to the large net downhill of that race, for the past few years I doubted whether I would be able to beat that time on a flat course.
This year, I decided to finally go for it. I followed your 3:40 training plan and the training went very smoothly. I ran the Colfax Marathon in Denver in May and finished in 3:39:16, over 3 minutes faster than my previous PR.
Thanks so much for your effective training plan! I haven’t done much speed work since high school and this plan made the speed workouts very easy to approach and understand. I also liked that the plan only included 4 days of running per week, because I think that helped me avoid feeling burnt out.
Also, thank you for all you do to help the running community! I hope you get to feel the positive impact you are making.” -Emily N.
Interview with Jasmin Paris
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In this episode we speak with Jasmin Paris -a British ultrarunner who became the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons in its 38 year history! (Only 20 people have finished Barkley before the cutoff). Continue Reading →
Invaluable Tools to My Success
Congrats to Academy member Lisa from Canada who just crossed the finish line strong at her 4th marathon! She writes,
“Hi guys, Just wanted to say thanks so much for the great podcast and all the awesome information that you share. I finished my 4th marathon on Sunday at the 60th anniversary of the Calgary Marathon, Canada’s longest running marathon.
I completed my run 45 minutes quicker than last year thanks to your training plan and strength training program which were invaluable tools to my success.
I finally met my goal of receiving my medal at the finish line instead of receiving it in the mail which was amazing.
My kid ran the last few hundred meters with me and then commented afterwards how tired they were and couldn’t believe I had ran 42 k before that. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work. -Lisa
Creating an Unstoppable Mindset
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In this episode we speak with Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, entrepreneur, and author of the book ‘Unstoppable Mindset -How to Use What You Have to Get What you Want’.
Interview with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer, Podiatrist and Foot Surgeon
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer -a podiatrist, foot surgeon, runner, and star on TLC’s ‘My Feet Are Killing Me’.
Dr. Brad shares tips on dealing with heel pain, Morton’s neuroma, achilles tendinitis, arch pain, corns, blisters, and bunions.
Robin Walters on Deciding to Hire a Coach
Robin Walters shares her experience working with a running coach from Marathon Training Academy. We spoke with Robin after she ran a 3:37:18 marathon and qualified for Boston with a 13 minute cushion. Listen to her inspiring podcast interview here.
