It’s time for our 4th Annual Virtual Half Marathon!! 🎉
Click here to see the medal we designed for this year. This is a fun way to challenge yourself with another race, support the podcast, and earn some sweet bling.
Author Archive | Trevor Spencer
Podcast Fan in Estonia Runs the Kihnu Marathon
This race report was sent in by an MTA Podcast fan Estonia named Joonas Püvi.
As you can imagine, all big marathons in Estonia have been cancelled (well, you can still run them virtually), so I wasn’t able to run my planned Tallinn Marathon.
Two weeks before the previously scheduled run I was double checking the marathon calendar and to my surprise, I found a small marathon still happening!
Not virtually, but physically!
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Hear Trev on DevRunner
I was interviewed by Paul DeVillo a fellow content creator and longtime listener to the MTA Podcast. Check it out!
100 Mile Challenge is Now Live!
You’ve heard of the Mona Lisa . . . let me introduce you to The “Corona Lisa” 100 Mile Challenge. Perhaps my greatest masterpiece! 😆
This will be a unique challenge because it requires you to run (or walk) 100 miles between now and the end of the year. You accumulate the miles over a certain number of days, the goal is up to you. Some of you will be able to log 100 miles in 1 month, some faster some slower.
We also had a fun online Run Tracker built for you to log your miles, watch your progress, and unlock new digital badges. Plus we added some freebies from Coach Angie on the run tracker page.
Check out my video for all the details:
https://www.marathontrainingacademy.com/100-2
“Social Distancing” Run performance t-shirts
Check it out, “Social Distancing” Run performance t-shirt! 🤩 We found a company called Marathon Sportswear that will print and ship direct to you. (USA only unfortunately).
They have short sleeve, long sleeve, and no sleeve. Here is the link: https://mtasd.itemorder.com/sale
They are taking orders between now and August 23rd and are shipping all orders the week of September 7th. Continue Reading →
Running on Hope –Interview with Phil Shin
In this episode we speak with Phil Shin, a listener to the podcast who’s been battling liver cancer while continuing to train for marathons and inspire others. Continue Reading →
Step One: You Start Running. There is No Step Two
In our last podcast episode I said I’m interested in writing the book, “How to Run a Marathon in 3 Easy Steps”. I just need to figure out what the “easy steps” are.
But it turns out I may be overthinking it. According to Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother there is only 1 step. 🤣
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First Marathon at the Age of 50
Congrats to Academy member Deb from Alaska, who is coached by MTA Coach Kristen, on finishing the Hatcher’s Pass Marathon! This was her first marathon and 4,000ft of elevation gain!
“I just wanted to give a quick thankyou for the great pod-cast and the services you provide through your coaching. I was able to finish my first marathon at the age of 50 with the help of Coach Kristen. I could not have done it without her help and the great tips you provide with the pod-cast! Thanks for helping me accomplish something I have wanted to accomplish for many years. One bucket-list item marked off!” -Deb
The Difference 4 Months Can Make
Here’s a wonderful email we received from a coaching client named Margaret who worked with MTA Coach Dominique.
What follows is a quick note to Angie and I followed by Margaret’s last email to her coach sharing what she learned from her in just 4 months of personal coaching.
Dear Angie and Trevor,
I wanted to send you a note of thanks for your help over the last few years. I started running at age 48 (I’m 57 now). I really didn’t know what I was doing. One day my son-in-law told me about a postcast, MTA, and now I’ve listened to every episode.
Anyway, the reason I’m writing now is that I want to send to you my last check in letter to Coach Dom (I copied it below). I was scared to get a coach (I’m too old, too slow …), but I am so glad I did. She is so great and I want you to know how much her coaching has helped me.
Stay Well and Happy, Margaret Eggleston
Dear Coach Dom,
I want to thank you for your support these last four months. I ran more and pushed myself farther than I thought I could. I am disappointed that it didn’t end in the Big Sur race, but I know that I’ve learned and grown a lot. I wanted to list some of the positive growth, so that I can remember and plan new goals for myself.
I am running without muscle cramps (remember January and February, ugh!).
I ran 116.5 miles in February! I didn’t even realize it until way later.
I am able to run longer without walk breaks.
I can run faster.
I like interval training!
I ran a half marathon by myself and got a PR!
I acquired skills that I can use in the future (drills, exercises, stretches).
I’ve enjoyed hearing from you and learning about your running journey too. I hope that you will be able to run 2 Oceans next year. I will run Big Sur in November. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Thank you again. I will miss our weekly notes.
Sincerely,
Margaret Eggleston
237 Miles in 3 Days to Support Frontline Workers
In this episode we speak with ultrarunner and long-time listener to the MTA podcast Eric Strand who recently set the Fastest Known Time on the Katy Trail to raise money for front line hospitality workers. Plus, Coach Angie will share tips on how to mentor a new runner. Continue Reading →
Rest, Refocus, Recharge
In this episode we speak with Dr. Greg Wells, a Canadian physicist, adventurer and author of the book Rest, Refocus, Recharge: A Guide for Optimizing Your Life.
Tribute to Ultrarunner David Clark
Trevor and ultra runner David Clark 2015
In this episode we remember David Clark, ultrarunner, dad, coach, and author of the book Out There -A Story of Ultra Recovery. David was an inspiration to thousands around the world and a former guest on the MTA Podcast back in 2015.
We recently heard the news that David unexpectedly died on May 21, 2020 from complications after having back surgery to correct a herniated disc. He was 49 years old. There is a Go Fund Me page set up to raise money for his medical and funeral expenses if you’d like to join us in donating. 
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