Somehow I just found out that the The Telegraph listed our podcast among the “top 40 uplifting podcasts for mood, mind and body.”

The article is from 2019 and behind a paywall but here’s the blurb about us,

At first glance, the world of fitness podcasts is dominated by Wolf of Wall Street-esque motivational speakers, bodybuilders and bikini models promoting their “brands” while gnawing your ear off. But there are gems: the Marathon Training Academy offers tips to ultra-runners. An episode recapping the scenic Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland transported me to the Highlands, convincing me that a marathon might be a goal worth setting, if only to visit the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye.

The writer, Madeleine Howell, is referring to Angie’s recap of the Loch Ness Marathon.

Also, she probably uses “ultra-runners” to mean those who run a long ways, not ultramarathoners. Thanks Telegraph for the kind mention!

Here’s the official holiday letter (the first of its kind) that gives a snapshot of what went on here at Marathon Training Academy in 2023.

We had the chance to visit some beautiful places and meet with many clients, customers, and fans of the MTA Podcast.

It was a fun year, take a look.

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Running is the gift that keeps on giving! Here’s your chance to gift someone a membership to Marathon Training Academy. We also have a coaching option.

We will create a customized gift certificate, like this one below, that you can print out or email to that special person.

Trevor will be recording a live podcast interview and Q&A with Ultrarunner Scott Jurek at the Boulderthon in Boulder, Colorado, at 2:00 pm on October 7th 2023. Location = Expo Stage at Pearl and 14th St. Come to Boulder’s signature event with a downtown finish! Use the code MTA20 for 20% off your registration. www.boulderthon.org

Scott Jurek won the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run a record seven straight times. He has also finished first at the 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, and the Badwater 135. In 2015 he set the Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days. He also set the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day. Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author of Eat & Run and North.

Trevor and Angie are excited to finally run the Tokyo Marathon, which has been a long-time goal! They are running to support a worthy charity called Room to Read.

About Room to Read

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.

They are achieving this goal by helping children in communities facing deep education inequalities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions.

Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 23 countries and in more than 49,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025.

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Here’s a downhill, fast and friendly fall marathon in southern Oregon.

The Rogue Marathon Half Marathon & 10k takes place October 15, 2022, in Medford, Oregon.

-Certified Boston Marathon Qualifier.

-Beautiful fall marathon in the heart of the Rogue Valley. The flat, fast course, generous prize purse, and post-race festivities make this a race that you don’t want to miss.

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Join some of the biggest names in running for a motivating discussion on how to reach your goals, presented by UCAN.

Get tips to run your best Boston Marathon from the top distance runners in the U.S. Register here: ucan.co/boston

When: Saturday, April 16 @12:30 PM EST

Where: Sheraton Boston, Republic Room (2nd Floor). 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA

Featured Guests:
Meb Keflezighi, Emily Sisson, Emma Bates,Tommie Runz, Carrie Tollefson, and Angie Spencer
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For those daring souls the 2,000 Mile Challenge is live!

The medal is inspired by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

The text says, “Relentless Progress”.

The Japanese characters say, 走り続\けよう “Let’s keep running!” 🌊

There are 500 more miles (50 badges) added to the run tracker as well. Cheers!

Register for the Runner’s High Challenge here.

The mountain is a metaphor for rising up, overcoming hard things, and elevating your fitness.

A runner’s high is the feeling of euphoria and reduced anxiety that comes from running.

We created this challenge to help you run, walk, or hike 100 miles and tap into those happy brain chemicals.