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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In this podcast episode we bring you a marathon success story with Bill Drinkward -a coaching client from Bend, Oregon.
Bill shares how he went from a disastrous DNF at the Honolulu Marathon to getting smarter in his training and qualifying for Boston.
He recently completed his first 50 trail ultra in 9 hours and 59 minutes! Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we speak with ultra runner Dave Proctor (one tough cowboy!) who ran coast to coast across Canada 🇨🇦 in 67 days (4,448 miles) and broke the Trans-Canada record. Dave provides a unique look into the endurance mindset -that will help you get through challenges of your own. Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we speak with fellow podcaster Thomas Bailey, AKA Tommie Runz, who in 2017 decided to get sober and change his life.
He found a love for long distance running and ran his second marathon in 2:48! We know you will enjoy hearing his story.
Also in this episode . . . Trevor and I share a final recap of our 39 day road trip in Europe. Countries visited: Spain, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Monaco, and Italy. Kilometers driven = 7619.9 (4,734 miles)
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In this podcast episode we speak with 2X Olympian Molly Huddle and 2X NCAA Champion and cross-country coach Sara Slattery about what they learned from interviewing 50 top female distance runners.
Molly and Sara share how runners, especially women, can have long term success in our sport. They also discuss running during pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Their new book is called How She Did It.
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In this podcast episode we take you along with us to France as we recap the beautiful but rugged ‘Marathon du Mont-Blanc’ that ascends up to 2,540 meters (8333.333 feet) above
the town of Chamonix.
Hear soundbites from Trevor’s “sufferfest” in the Alps and get inspired to do epic stuff!
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In this podcast episode we speak with lifestyle physician Dr. Darren Clair about the stress hormone cortisol.
Why are we more stressed out than our ancient ancestors and what can we as runners do about it?
Plus, we share an update from our roadtrip in Europe and Trevor tells a story about being stuck in “airport hell”.
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In this podcast episode we explain how long distance running is an exercise in self-leadership.
Hear how to take control of your thoughts, influence your emotions, and discipline your body to accomplish your running and fitness goals!
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In this podcast episode we speak with Erin Azar -the mother of 3 who became an internet sensation after sharing hilarious videos of training for her first marathon as a, “slightly overweight person who drinks too much beer”.
If you’ve ever struggled in your running I know you’ll resonate with what Erin has to share.
Erin Azar (Mrs. Space Cadet) has attracted over 700,000 followers and 31 million likes on TikTok. She refers to herself as an “expert struggle runner and struggle lifer” and her goal is to make running more approachable for beginners. Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we speak with Jamie Tizzard -a mother of two from southern California who has been completing our virtual run challenges.
In 2020 she found herself scrolling through Facebook and responded to an ad for the 100 Mile Challenge.
It was the push she needed to get off the couch, become a runner, drop 75 pounds, and start running in-person races.
Jamie now runs 6 miles 5 times per week and has improved her running pace from a 15 minute mile to a 9:30 minute mile. She finished the Orange County Half Marathon in 2:05:07!
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In this bonus episode we bring you the recording from a live event Angie co-moderated at the Boston Marathon.
Hosted by our friends at UCAN, you will hear tips and stories from Meb Keflezighi, Emily Sisson, Emma Bates, and Tommie Runz. Continue Reading →
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In this podcast episode we bring you one of our “world famous” race recaps as Angie describes the 2022 Boston Marathon.
-Hear about the amazing stories that came out of this year’s marathon.
-Soundbites from the MTA meet up
-Plus two coaches join us to share tips on running a Boston qualifying (BQ) time.
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In this podcast episode we will share how you can use emotional intelligence (EQ) strategies to harness the power of your emotions during marathon training.
Learn how delayed gratification helps you succeed as a long distance runner.
When negative emotions flood in, the practice of “emotion spotting” can help your rational brain take over!
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