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Finding and dishing out running inspiration

By Henry Howard on May 15, 2018 in Guest Perspective, Interview

Cari Masek started running in seventh grade when two of her friends thought they should all do cross-country together.

Her friends never showed up but Masek did. And she continues to show up as a runner (completing 34 races in 2017) and as a coach (eight teams and counting).

It was a slow beginning for Masek. She didn’t have running gear so she wore jean shorts to practice.

“My race times were slow,” she recalls. “I got picked on for how I looked, and of course, those jean shorts, but I didn’t give up. Continue Reading →

Interview with Laura Vanderkam, Time Management Expert

By Angie Spencer on May 10, 2018 in Interview, Mindset, Podcasts

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In this episode we speak with time management expert and runner Laura Vanderkam about how you actually have more time in your week than you might realize, which is great news for busy runners!

In the quick tip segment, Angie answers a listener question about underwear for runners.

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A Heart for Running, a Passion for Pittsburgh

By Henry Howard on April 15, 2018 in Guest Perspective, Interview

The Breakfast of Champions was the catalyst for Jeff Paladina to launch his running journey in the City of Champions.

Now, he champions the Pittsburgh Marathon, his hometown race that he will run for the 10th consecutive year this May. Continue Reading →

Interview with Amelia Boone, The Barkley Marathons

By Angie Spencer on April 12, 2018 in Elite Runner, Interview, Podcasts, Ultramarathon

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Amelia Boone is a world-class obstacle racer and full time corporate attorney. In March of this year she competed in the infamous Barkley Marathons -the race that eats its young. Since the race was started in 1986 only 15 people have successfully completed all 5 loops of the course. Continue Reading →

The Science of Endurance -Interview with Alex Hutchinson

By Trevor Spencer on March 31, 2018 in Interview, Podcasts, Running Physiology

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In this episode we bring you a fascinating interview with Alex Hutchinson, author of the new book Endure -Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.

In addition to being an endurance science geek, Alex was one of the few journalists allowed access to the Nike Breaking 2 project in Italy where Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon in history at 2:00:25 (an unofficial world record). Continue Reading →

Greatest Hits Episode! Mastering the Endurance Mindset

By Trevor Spencer on February 22, 2018 in Interview, Mindset, Podcasts

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In this episode we bring you mindset tips, strategies, and stories from past guests on the MTA podcast like Marshal Ulrich, Dr. Jeff Brown, Lisa Smith-Batchen, Dr. Tim Noakes, and Sean Astin.

These conversations will help you master the mental game of long distance running.

In conjunction with our podcasting anniversary this is a “greatest hits” episode on the subject of mental toughness. Continue Reading →

Putting the bottle down, lifting her running spirits up

By Henry Howard on February 21, 2018 in Guest Perspective, Interview, Success Story

Judith Dahl By Henry Howard

When Judith Dahl first sipped alcohol she knew it would be a problem.

For many years, she was able to contain her drinking to weekends.

“But eventually, it got to be a daily thing,” says Dahl, of Norway. “The last two years it really escalated, I did not manage to hide it from my kids and my extended family any longer. I have always worked, but it was getting hard to keep up. I began to have trouble attending and when I did, I was sick big parts of the day.”

She hit rock bottom, separating from her husband and feeling depressed. But fortunately she reached out to get help through her doctor, who connected Dahl with someone who could help.

“He signed me up with a counselor, who I went to for almost two years,” Dahl recalls. “But the job was mine to do, I had an amazing family who wanted me back. That was my motivation.”

As drinking moved out of the picture, running moved in. Continue Reading →

Sean Astin on the Disney Dopey Challenge

By Trevor Spencer on February 17, 2018 in Interview

Hear the full 2018 interview with Sean here.

Interview with Sean Astin

By Trevor Spencer on February 11, 2018 in Interview, Podcasts

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We are excited to welcome Sean Astin back on the MTA Podcast! Sean plays Bob Newby in Stranger Things 2. He’s best known for the staring role in Rudy, Goonies, and playing Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. All my favorite movies!

He has completed 13 marathons and a full Ironman Triathlon to date.

In this interview you will hear about the races he’s done, the ups and downs, the #run3rd movement and the after school running programs he helped create.

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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 →

Becoming a Lifetime Runner -Interview with Jonathan Beverly

By Angie Spencer on January 10, 2018 in Interview, Masters Runner, Podcasts

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Here at MTA we want to empower you to be a lifetime runner not just a “one and done” marathoner.

In this episode we speak with Jonathan Beverly author of the new book Run Strong Stay Hungry -9 Keys to Staying in the Race.

Why do some runners give up the sport when they get older when others continued for 40 years or more? Running journalist Jonathan Beverly interviewed 50 lifetime runners including champions Deena Kastor, Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Bill Rogers to discover the key ingredients that kept them going strong. Continue Reading →

Interview with Ryan Hall -2:04:58 Marathoner, Record Holder and Olympian

By Trevor Spencer on December 22, 2017 in Elite Runner, Interview, Podcasts

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We’ve been long time fans of Ryan Hall and always hoped to have him on the podcast.

Ryan is a former professional runner, 2x Olympian, American record holder in the half marathon, and the only American who has run a sub 2:05 marathon. These days he runs to raise money for great causes.

In this conversation you will hear how Ryan manages pain in the marathon and how he reframes the word “hard”. Plus, you’ll hear the story of how, at 13 years old, he had faith that one day he would run with the best in the world and use his running to help others.

Lot’s of great stories and tips in this interview! Continue Reading →

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What Members are Saying

“Finished the Wineglass. Time 4:51:22. I saw my husband and 2 sons at mile 21. Seeing them gave me that added boost. Thanks Angie for getting me here after my broken heel bone. You Rock!” -Johari C.

“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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Archive | Interview

Finding and dishing out running inspiration

Interview with Laura Vanderkam, Time Management Expert

A Heart for Running, a Passion for Pittsburgh

Interview with Amelia Boone, The Barkley Marathons

The Science of Endurance -Interview with Alex Hutchinson

Greatest Hits Episode! Mastering the Endurance Mindset

Putting the bottle down, lifting her running spirits up

Sean Astin on the Disney Dopey Challenge

Interview with Sean Astin

Interview with Gretchen Rubin -The Four Tendencies and Running

Becoming a Lifetime Runner -Interview with Jonathan Beverly

Interview with Ryan Hall -2:04:58 Marathoner, Record Holder and Olympian

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