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Participation Map for this Year’s Virtual Half

By on October 15, 2019 in update

We are thrilled to have runners from 47 states + Puerto Rico and 6 Canadian provinces/territories signed up for this year MTA Podcast Virtual Half Marathon! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

We also have runners from 4 out of 8 states in Australia 🇦🇺 and the following countries: Mexico 🇲🇽, Japan 🇯🇵, Thailand 🇹🇭, India 🇮🇳, Ireland 🇮🇪, UK 🇬🇧, Switzerland 🇨🇭, Germany🇩🇪, Denmark 🇩🇰, Sweden 🇸🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, Norway 🇳🇴, The Netherlands 🇳🇱, Ukraine 🇺🇦, and New Zealand 🇳🇿.

Running is what brings us all together! You can still register for the race here: https://www.marathontrainingacademy.com/half

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Interview with Coach Bob Larsen

By on October 13, 2019 in History, Interview, Podcasts

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In this episode we bring you an interview with Bob Larsen -pioneering running coach, retired Head of Track and Field at UCLA, Meb Keflezighi’s coach, and co-founder of the Mammoth Track Club.

Plus Angie will tell you about a GPS watch with a super long battery life.

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Running to the Edge

By on October 1, 2019 in Books, Interview, Podcasts

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In this podcast episode we speak with Matthew Futterman, sports editor at the New York Times, about his new book Running to the Edge -A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed.

This interview provides an interesting overview of the last four decades of distance running, a reminder of how far we’ve come, and plenty of motivation to run to your edge!

In the quick tip segment, Angie shares a mantra for getting through the last 10k of a marathon. Continue Reading →

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Morgantown Marathon Review

By on September 26, 2019 in Guest Perspective, Race Recap, Review

This review is by MTA running coach Nicole Hart.

Although I had passed through West Virginia while traveling, I had never actually run a race there before. When the opportunity to run the 5th annual Morgantown Marathon presented itself, I jumped at the opportunity.

The timing of the race fit almost perfectly into my training for a 50k race in October, and once I learned that it was a hilly, challenging course, I knew it would serve as a great lead up effort. I was not disappointed. Continue Reading →

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Exploring the “Pain Cave” with Courtney Dauwalter

By on September 21, 2019 in Elite Runner, Podcasts, Ultramarathon

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In this episode we speak with ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter -winner of the 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -the most prestigious trail ultramarathon in Europe.

She has also finished first at the Tahoe 200, Western States 100, Moab 240 and many other ultras.

And in the quick tip segment you will hear about nutrition strategies for building muscle and promoting recovery.

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A Question About Losing Those Last 10 Pounds

By on September 18, 2019 in Listener Question, Weight Loss

Today’s question comes from a runner named Ellen who eats a heathy diet but still desires to lose those last (stubborn) 10 pounds.

We are answering one question per day sent in by subscribers to the MTA email newsletter. Our friend Angelo Poli from MetPro will be helping us answer some of the complex weight loss questions (like today’s) and sharing tips.
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Lose Fat while Fueling for Runs

By on September 16, 2019 in Listener Question, Weight Loss

Hello runners! We will be doing mini-series here on the blog -answering one question per day sent in by subscribers to the MTA email newsletter. The questions will be about weight loss, fueling, and nutrition for runners.

When we invited readers to send in questions we received nearly 100 responses -way more than we can get to on the podcast. Our friend Angelo Poli from MetPro will be helping us answer some of the complex weight loss questions (like today’s) and sharing tips.

Today’s question is about losing fat while still adequately fueling. Continue Reading →

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