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Tips for Runners in Their 60s

By on December 8, 2018 in Listener Question, Masters Runner

Masters runners now represent more than 50% of all marathon finishers. 

A person is actually considered a “masters runner” from the age of 40 on up so I’m now officially part of that classification.  

However, I would say that there are a number of physiological differences between a masters runner in their 40’s and one in their 60’s. 

Some races actually break down the masters category more with 50+ being grandmasters and 60+ as senior grandmasters.  There is a push to make another category called veteran grandmasters for ages 70+.  The questions that we’d like to tackle have to do with runners in their 60’s.  Continue Reading →

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Listener Q & A with Angie and Athena

By on November 12, 2018 in Listener Question, Podcasts

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In this episode we do a listener Q & A session!

Angie and special guest Coach Athena Farias tackle questions about recovery, what to do in the off season, back-to-back marathons, how to train for a 50k, dealing with taper madness, and more.

Plus we will give you a quick rundown of the 2018 New York City Marathon. Continue Reading →

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How Do Boston Qualifying Times Work?

By on June 3, 2018 in Listener Question, Race Day

Here’s a great question we received from a listener named Anthony. We featured it in the quick tip segment of podcast #250.

“I really enjoy the web site and podcast, very inspirational. I finished my first half marathon in 2007 at age 45 with a time of 2:07. I stuck with it through the years and recently achieved a BQ at the Manchester marathon with a time of 3.35.47 a 6 and a half minute pb. I am in the 55-59 age category. What are the chances of this time getting an entry into the 2019 Boston Marathon? Keep up the amazing work.” Anthony

Here’s my best explanation: Continue Reading →

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Does everyone suffer the last 6-8 miles of a marathon?

By on May 27, 2018 in Listener Question

Here’s a question from an Academy member named Lyndi about the later miles of a marathon . . .

I have lots of questions following my marathon yesterday. Does everyone suffer (horribly) for the last 6-8 miles and it is just part of the experience or is there genuinely a way to train so that it doesn’t end that way? I suspect there may be an unspoken code of silence about how bad it really is and, like childbirth, we highlight the high moments and wink quietly about the rest. -Lyndi

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Treating Piriformis Pain with Active Release Therapy

By on June 20, 2017 in Guest Perspective, Injury, Listener Question

Piriformis muscleHere’s a great question that came in for the recent MTA podcast episode on Injury.

In this Q & A, I discuss Active Release Therapy (ART) and the importance of getting to the root cause of Piriformis Pain.

The Piriformis is a very important muscle in the buttock region. It helps to stabilize the pelvis and femur (the long leg bone) and rotates the leg outward.

It is also a common location for pain! Continue Reading →

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Marathon Training in the Summer Heat

By on June 15, 2017 in Beginner, Listener Question, Motivation, Safety

woman running in the heatHere’s a great question that came in from a fan in India who is dealing with daytime temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 Fahrenheit).

Hi A&T, I am a big fan of your podcast. I started running in 2013. I have three running goals: 1. Run a half marathon under 2:00; 2. Run a full marathon under 5:00; 3. Run 2,000 KM in 2017! Last 2 months have been very hot in Pune, India (where I live) with daytime temperatures reaching 39 deg C. It is definitely impacting my pace and soreness. I wonder if a future podcast will talk about running in summer. Regards, -Milind

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Fixing Problems in Your Kinetic Chain

By on May 26, 2017 in Injury, Listener Question

The term kinetic chain is basically the a concept that your body is interconnected.  We’re made up of fixed segments made mobile by joints and all these segments and joints have an effect on each other in the process of moving. 

When one part is in motion it creates a chain of events that impacts other segments of the body (frequently neighboring areas).  A weakness, inflammation, or injury can show up in other segments of the body in response to repetitive motion (like running).  Continue Reading →

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When to Wear Compression Gear

By on March 16, 2017 in Gear, Listener Question

Compression socks can provide more oxygen, improve blood circulation, muscle and joint stabilization, an improve metabolization of lactic acid, and speed recovery. Plus you get a good warm-up just trying to get them on!

So when is the best time to wear compression gear? During a run or after a run?

We featured this question in the quick tip portion of podcast episode 207.

Thanks to Academy member Rajesh R. for sending this in . . . Continue Reading →

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