In this episode we speak with Brendan Leonard author of the book I Hate Running And You Can Too -How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion.
Hear why it’s ok to walk in a marathon and why you get to create your own definition of success.
We also ask Brendan about what it’s like to make a living as an outdoor writer.
In this podcast episode speak with ultrarunner and Best Selling Author Dean Karnazes.
His new book is called A Runner’s High -My Life in Motion.
Plus we’ll give you a quick run down of our summer adventures in Costa Rica. We are currently traveling the country with our kids.
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In this podcast episode we speak with social anthropologist and 2:20 marathoner, Michael Crawley -author of the book Out of Thin Air -Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia.
Dr. Crawley who has competed internationally for Scotland and Great Britain, lived and trained with elite runners in Ethiopia for 15 months to learn the secrets of their long-distance running prowess.
Enjoy!
In this episode we speak with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University, whose influential research has helped popularize the idea that humans are born to run.
His new book is called Exercised -Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding. Continue Reading →
In this episode we talk about how habit beats motivation when it comes to achieving your running goals. Plus Coach Angie shares tips on how to read more books in 2021. Continue Reading →
In this episode we speak with Marshall Ulrich, a legendary ultra runner, record holder and competitor on the World’s Toughest Race Eco Challenge Fiji on Amazon Prime. And in the quick tip segment, Angie will share how to keep running strong as you get older. Continue Reading →
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.
In this episode we speak with Dr. Chris Napier, Canadian runner and author of the book The Science of Running -Analyze Your Technique, Prevent Injury, and Revolutionize Your Training. Continue Reading →
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According to some statistics 75% of runners will experience a running injury at some point.
When injury happens it can feel like a huge part of your life is in disarray.
In this episode we speak with Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma, authors of the book Rebound, about tools and perspectives that will help you bounce back mentally during periods of injury.
Let’s talk about books! If you listen to the MTA Podcast you probably know that one of my other great loves, besides running, is reading books.
In 2019 I was able to read or listen to 268 books total.
-133 fiction
-135 non-fiction (16 running books)
-Highest volume month was January (31 total).
For those looking for some recommendations, here’s a list of the books (non-fiction and fiction) that I enjoyed the most in 2019. Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we speak with Matthew Futterman, sports editor at the New York Times, about his new book Running to the Edge -A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed.
This interview provides an interesting overview of the last four decades of distance running, a reminder of how far we’ve come, and plenty of motivation to run to your edge!
In the quick tip segment, Angie shares a mantra for getting through the last 10k of a marathon. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we speak with Dean Karnazes. He’s an accomplished ultra runner, best-selling author, and running ambassador.
And in the quick tip segment, you will hear how to manage hunger during marathon training while still losing weight and keeping your energy levels stable!
