Published on Oct 12, 2022.
If you propagate a healthy lifestyle, it is necessary to take into account three aspects – getting enough sleep, being physically active, and following the principles of proper nutrition. Continue Reading →
Is it Safe to Run After a Head Injury? 5 Things You Should Know
Published on September 20, 2023
Suffering a head injury can be quite a setback. If you’re someone who loves to run, the puzzling question is whether or not it is safe to hit the pavement again.
But that’s a query that carries a multitude of considerations. In this article, we will explore several things you need to know when deciding whether it is safe to start running again after a head injury. Continue Reading →
I’m late to the party but I’m here until the day I die.
Congrats to Anna R. a member of the Academy who just ran a 4:32:35 marathon at the age of 60!
“Hello Angie and Trevor.
I’ve been a member since January 2020. I’d never run a marathon before and was following another plan, trying to figure out fueling and hydration on my own.
I found MTA just a couple of weeks before my first marathon in February. The Surf City marathon was deferred but I ran it solo as scheduled and it was grueling having to carry everything I needed. I ran out of water, had leg cramps, intestinal distress and dizziness. It took over 5 hours. But I made it the 26.2 miles.
Listening to ALL the podcasts, some of them multiple times, I ran the Surf City marathon February 2022 for my 60th birthday with a 4:32:17 finish time. . . Continue Reading →
Top Excursions from our Road Trip in Europe
We drove from Madrid to Budapest and back
Roadtripping across Europe was a bucket list goal of mine for many years. This summer we had the opportunity to visit ten countries: Spain, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, and Monaco.
- Total days on the road = 39
- Kilometers driven = 7619.9 (4,734 miles)
Our kids came with us as we traveled to races, hiked in the Alps, and podcasted from the road. You can hear the audio recap of our trip on podcast episode 389.
In this post I want to share eight excursions (runs, hikes, swims) that I particularly enjoyed!
Interview with Tommie Runz
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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)
I am an ultramarathoner!
Huge congrats to our coaching client Bill Drinkward on running his first 50 miler! This man is on fire 🔥🤩🙌
“I am an ultramarathoner! Mount Hood 50 miler in the books. My first such race was run last weekend on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. I expected it to be difficult and indeed it was.
I ran with the mantra “Be Patient (it will be a long day), Present (pay attention to the way my body is feeling), and Deliberate (don’t ever fall).” I learned this mantra at mountaineering school in Ecuador last month and figured it would also relate well to Ultrarunning.
I did not give up on my goal of running sub 10 hours and crossed the line at 9:59 for second place in my age group (50+). Many thanks to my MTA coach Steven Waldon for indulging me in this diversion from marathon training and sharing his wisdom to help me succeed.”
One Step at a Time
Crystal Campoverde finishing the Bravehearts Marathon in South Australia
“In November 2020 while training for my marathon, I had work related injuries that resulted in knee, hip, and glute tears.
In the midst of my physical recovery my papi (dad) had his unexpected homegoing to heaven in 2021 which has been my biggest loss.
I was determined to get better in whatever capacity that looked like to run a marathon in his honour and for an important cause. Continue Reading →
Interview with Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery
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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.
I’m the fittest and thinnest I’ve been in 20 years and also the most seasoned
Congrats to our client Karen K on finishing her second marathon at the age of 70!! Age is just a number. Here is what she had to say . . .
“I know this is late but wanted to share my Grandma’s Marathon story. It started last November with the realization I was going to be 70 in May and I wanted to step up my game and challenge my self, so I did what every 70 year young person does I signed up for a marathon.
As I always do when I run one is get an MTA coach. I was paired with Lynn Grieger and pulled the trigger on Metpro, I was a little skeptical about that but anyway I wanted to see what this was about. Long story short I’m the fittest and thinnest I’ve been in 20 years and also the most seasoned. Continue Reading →
Race Recap: Running in the French Alps 🇫🇷
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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!
The Stress Episode -All About Cortisol
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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”.
Running as Self-Leadership
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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!
