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Running to the Edge

By Trevor Spencer on October 1, 2019 in Books, Interview, Podcasts

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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 →

Interview with Dean Karnazes + How to Manage Hunger During Training

By Trevor Spencer on August 31, 2019 in Books, Interview, Podcasts, Ultramarathon

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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!

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Ask the Coach Episode (Part 2) + Books!

By Angie Spencer on August 20, 2019 in Books, Coaching, Listener Question, Podcasts

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In this episode we answer questions sent in by Academy members about finding time for strength training, when to stretch, how to avoid cramping at the end of a marathon, and more, as we bring you part two of our Ask the Coach Q & A.

In the quick tip segment Angie shares the top book picks from her summer reading. Continue Reading →

Interview with Gretchen Rubin -The Four Tendencies and Running

By Trevor Spencer on January 31, 2018 in Books, Interview, Podcasts

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Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author and expert on how to make healthy habits stick. In this podcast episode she explains how your personality tendency relates to your running goals.

And in this episode’s quick tip, Coach Angie explains how to tell if you need an extra rest day during training.

We’ve had Gretchen on the show on two previous occasions and I finally got to meet her and her sister Elizabeth Craft last summer at Podcast Movement. Continue Reading →

Powerful Books to Fuel Your Passion

By Trevor Spencer on December 10, 2017 in Books, Motivation

books If you listen to the MTA podcast you probably know that we love to read! This photo is our living room.

Most of the following books that are mentioned here were published this year (2017) and we had the privilege of interviewing the authors.

I’ve linked to the Amazon page where you can find each book in case you want to pick one up for yourself (or as a gift this holiday season). These links contain our Amazon affiliate code so anything you order will give the MTA podcast a little kick back -which will make us do a happy dance. Continue Reading →

What Members are Saying

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“Thanks to Angie’s coaching, and the community’s support, I PR’d at yesterday’s marathon by 10 minutes! I still finished with a smile on my face and the energy ready to start planning for next year’s race!” -Katie M.

“Thank you both SO much for all you do. Your podcast and my MTA membership gave me the confidence I needed to run my first marathon (Livestrong Austin Marathon), and it was the most amazing experience
of my life! I trained for just over 2 months and finished 3:55:05, making my goal!” -Sarah R.

“Official time of 50:34 in the Dana Point Turkey Trot 10K. Thanks to Angie for helping me build speed and endurance!” -Mark G.

“Finished my third marathon in 6 months! It was a tough one with the weather being around 25-30 degrees for the whole marathon (not something that this native Californian is used to), but I got it done! Thanks to Angie for all the great support and coaching! Now for some rest!” -Nicole N.

Thanks to Angie, Trevor, and the rest of the MTA. I can know proudly say that I did what I thought this old body couldn’t. Finished the Asbury Park Half on Saturday and ran the Long Branch Half today. -Donna I.

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Running to the Edge

Interview with Dean Karnazes + How to Manage Hunger During Training

Ask the Coach Episode (Part 2) + Books!

Interview with Gretchen Rubin -The Four Tendencies and Running

Powerful Books to Fuel Your Passion

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