The Marathon Training Academy Podcast was started in 2010 to inspire and empower everyday people to live healthier lives and achieve fitness goals by unleashing their marathon potential. The show features actionable training wisdom delivered in a funny and relatable style. Co-hosts Angie and Trevor want you to believe that you have what it takes to run a marathon and change your life!
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Tim ran 63 marathons in 63 days to bring awarness to a rare and fatal children’s disease called Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T).
His amazing journey is chronicled in a film called “FEAT Movie.”
Tim ran a full 26.2 miles each day while pushing a mobility-jogging stroller for 63 days in 63 different communities across the U.S.
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There are five more mistakes I want to help you navigate around in your marathon training.
If you make these mistakes you could greatly restrict your progress as a runner or have a bad experience on race day.
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MTA Member will be opening up October 4th!
MTA Member is my step by step system for conquering the marathon and staying in great shape. This will be an exclusive membership site for those who want more help from me in their training.
I’m going to give you all my strategies, secrets, and tips for building and maintaining optimal health and conquering the marathon distance while staying injury free.
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Being human means making mistakes and I have certainly made my fair share (although not as many as Trevor).
But when it comes to running some mistakes can set you back for months.
So I want to help you effectively navigate around these 10 mistakes so you can be a healthy happy runner all of your days.
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Stretching after a run can reduce muscle soreness and fatigue, prevent joint injuries, and increase the muscle’s efficiency of movement (improving your overall speed, stamina, posture, balance, and form).
Stretching is also great for relaxation!
But unfortunately many runners do not have a good stretching routine. Or worse, their stretching is doing more harm than good! Continue Reading →
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Bart Yasso is the Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World magazine and author of the Book, My Life on the Run. He has completed the toughest races on the planet and influenced thousands of people to improve their lives through running.
In this interview we ask Bart about his journey as an iconic runner, training tips for beginners, the mental aspects of running a marathon, and much more.
Bart’s story will teach you to never limit where running can take you. Continue Reading →
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More and more people around the world are discovering how awesome running is for coping with stress, losing weight, staying fit, and finding new purpose in life.
Should we be surprised?
We marathoners have known all along how running can bring satisfaction to life in even the toughest times.
But now it seems our little secret is getting out! Continue Reading →
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Runners are a competitive breed.
Something deep inside drives us to set new personal records. Many of our listeners have asked me about how to improve their race times.
So without further ado, let’s talk about running faster!
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When I run I sweat. . . a lot!
In fact, I once had an elderly lady at the YMCA approach me and ask, “Excuse me, um I was wondering, why do you sweat so much?”
Believe it or not this was not the only time people have noticed my well fuctioning eccrine glands.
So being a recognized expert when it comes to sweat, let me tell you how to properly hydrate to keep the body’s cooling system in excellent working order.
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Have you ever felt like you could run forever? -Like your legs are on auto-pilot while your mind disassociates from your body. You attain a higher mental state where your thoughts become clear and contemplative and the miles seem to wiz by. This is known as the runner’s high.
Many runner’s have experienced it.
Some doubt it. . .
But I’m here to tell you that it is real.
It is scientific.
And it is awesome! Continue Reading →
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Ben Greenfield is one of the top nutrition and fitness experts in the country. He competes in multiple triathlons each year, including the Hawaii Iron Man, and is a personal trainer, author, and host of the popular new podcast The Get-Fit Guy.
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We had the opportunity to talk with Ben and ask him some key questions about nutrition for marathoners.
Many runners I talk to want to know more about the best foods for fueling the body and providing optimum support for marathon training.
Well . . . you are about to get a nutritional overhaul . . . so hang on tight! Continue Reading →
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If you have been running for long at all, you have experienced your share of mishaps.
Blisters
Chafing
Cramps
Black Toenails
Runner’s Trots
But there is hope! I will show you how to deal properly with these mishaps. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we chat with Sheldon Spencer, the man who has had the greatest influence on Angie and I to think positively and live the active life.
Looking for a new challenge, he ran his first marathon at age 55 and has been addicted to running ever since.
This interview was recorded while we were on vacation in Washington State.
Yes, even on vacation we still work hard for the MTA community! Continue Reading →
