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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.

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Motivation to Do the Hard Thing!

By Angie Spencer on November 23, 2017 in Interview, Motivation, Podcasts

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In this episode we motivate you to do the hard thing in endurance and life! We speak with Rob Jones, a double amputee who just ran 31 marathons in 31 days. Plus, Trevor recaps his Spartan Beast race in South Carolina and Angie gives a survey of the toughest races in the world -which will change your definition of hard.

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Interview with Bart Yasso -Race Everything!

By Trevor Spencer on October 23, 2017 in Interview, Podcasts, Race Day

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Bart Yasso is the Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World Magazine and author of the new book Race Everything -How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance.

He will retire from Runner’s World this December after 30 years at the magazine. As Chief Running Officer he travelled to 45-50 race events per year and has personally completed over 1,000 races!

In this episode’s quick tip segment, Coach Angie answers a listener question about how to decrease pre-race anxiety. Continue Reading →

Nutrition for Runners with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

By Trevor Spencer on October 1, 2017 in Fat Adapted, Interview, Low Carb, Podcasts, Weight Loss

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In this episode of the MTA Podcast we bring you an in-depth and fascinating conversation with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on the subject of nutrition for runners. And in the quick tip segment we share a mantra for your first marathon that takes the pressure off your finishing time. Continue Reading →

Addicted to Running -Interview with Dr. Rachel Tambling

By Angie Spencer on September 22, 2017 in Interview, Podcasts

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In this episode we discuss exercise addiction and disordered eating in runners with Dr. Rachel Tambling -licensed therapist, college professor, and lecturer for the Road Runner’s Club of America.

And in the quick tip segment Angie answers a listener question about whether or not to redo a final long run before race day.

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How Running Makes Us Human

By Trevor Spencer on September 2, 2017 in Interview, Podcasts, Running Physiology

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In this episode we interview Vybarr Cregan-Reid, author of the fascinating new book ‘Footnotes: How Running Makes Us Human’.

In this conversation you will learn how humans are uniquely built for running, the wonders of the foot, how exercise makes us smarter, where running and English Literature intersect, the concept of green exercise, and the notorious history of the treadmill!

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“How to Lose a Marathon” -Interview with Joel Cohen, Writer for The Simpsons

By Trevor Spencer on August 23, 2017 in Beginner, Interview, Podcasts

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In this episode we speak with Joel Cohen, author of the book ‘How to Lose a Marathon -a Starter’s Guide to Finishing in 26.2 Chapters’.

Not too long ago Joel went from an out-of-shape couch potato and writer/producer for The Simpsons T.V. series, to a slightly out-of-shape finisher of the New York City Marathon.

His book describes the odd and painful things you discover when you become a long distance runner.

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Running Adventures: See the World, Meet Cool People, and Challenge Yourself!

By Trevor Spencer on August 1, 2017 in Interview, Motivation, Podcasts

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In this episode we talk about running adventures with our special guests, some well-traveled runners, who use running to see the world, meet cool people, challenge themselves and stay healthy. Continue Reading →

Hear us on the ‘So, This Is Fitness’ Podcast

By Trevor Spencer on July 27, 2017 in Interview, Uncategorized, update

We were interviewed by Darrell McTague on the So, This Is Fitness Podcast.

Take a listen! We appear around the 22 minute mark and talk about mindset and getting the most out of your marathon training.

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What Members are Saying

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Archive | Interview

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

Motivation to Do the Hard Thing!

Interview with Bart Yasso -Race Everything!

Nutrition for Runners with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

Addicted to Running -Interview with Dr. Rachel Tambling

How Running Makes Us Human

“How to Lose a Marathon” -Interview with Joel Cohen, Writer for The Simpsons

Running Adventures: See the World, Meet Cool People, and Challenge Yourself!

Hear us on the ‘So, This Is Fitness’ Podcast

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