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In this episode with speak with Laura Green, comedian and public speaker with a viral presence on social media helping runners laugh and enjoy the run.
This is a fun conversation about how Laura got into running marathons and what it’s like to make a living as a content creator in the running space. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it was like to be a track & field commentator at the Olympic Games. Carrie will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Paris Olympics. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training! Continue Reading →
We’d like to give a shoutout to our client Kristen Williamson. After having a baby in 2022, she decided to go after a Boston Qualifying time. She writes,
“After having my son in December 2022, I really wanted to try to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I didn’t know if it was realistic but I wanted to try.
I ran two marathons in the fall of 2023 with the hope of qualifying. I went in to both races unsure if I was in shape to qualify and was still breastfeeding while training for both. Neither went as planned and I was feeling a bit discouraged. Both races did prove that a BQ really could be within reach. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we round up the news, stories and statistics from the 2024 Olympic Marathon and other running events. Plus, Trevor shares what he’s been doing in Europe for the last three weeks. Continue Reading →
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In this bonus episode Trevor sits down with Doug Mayer, founder of Run the Alps, to discuss the joys of trail running. Doug shares his biggest tip for achieving longevity in running, and describes the unique trail races in France, Switzerland, and Italy.
Doug Mayer grew up in the US, cross country skiing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with his older brothers. In a past life he worked as a Producer for the NPR show Car Talk. Today he runs his business Run the Alps and writes for a number of trail running media outlets, including Outside, Trail Runner, and Ultrasignup. His latest book is Run the Alps Switzerland: 30 Must-Do Trail Runs. He lives in Chamonix, France with his partner and dog Izzy.
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In this episode we bring you on a 114 mile journey around the highest mountain in the Alps -the famous Tour du Mont Blanc. We begin in Chamonix, France and then cross into Italy, Switzerland, and back to Chamonix with listeners to the MTA podcast.
Listen as we describe the beauty and the challenge of the trail, the mountain culture of the Alps, and the endurance mindset of the runners who joined us there.
*Special thanks to Angie Spencer, Jeff Thompson, Anna Haberzettle, James and Susie Jin, Kelly Heffner, Becca Schaldt, Parker Watson, Deborah Brown, Tamra Ludlow, Alistair Crompton, Marion Giraud, and Run the Alps!
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In this episode Coach Angie shares four principles to help you embrace the truth that you can do hard things . . . and shares her favorite books on the topic. Plus, Trevor figures out how to do hard things the lazy way. Continue Reading →
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In this episode Coach Angie shares tips (and stories) to help you better deal with hot weather during training and on race day.
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Thanks to Michael Broberg for sharing his experience with MTA Coaching! He writes,
“Hello, I wanted to share that I’ve had a great experience with Coach Henry. He guided me through 2 successful training blocks!
I’m a new runner so the main reason I wanted to get a coach was to set up some good habits, avoid injury and learn how to train properly. I also wanted to learn about nutrition, warm ups etc.
I am very pleased and grateful Henry was able to provide all these fundamentals! Also realized a great thing about having a coach is that it gave me accountability and added motivation to show up for the workouts. Continue Reading →
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In this episode Coach Amber, RD, joins us to answer nutrition questions sent in from listeners to the podcast.
We discuss fueling with candy versus gels, the best time to carb load, hunger during those heavy mileage weeks, ideal protein intake, afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, iron deficiency, nutrition during peri-menopause, weight-loss, snacking, low-carb eating, nutrient combining, and more!
Emily with her dad at the Colfax Marathon
“I have been listening to the MTA podcast since 2018 when I started training for my first marathon. Your voices have accompanied me on many of my training runs over the years.
Since 2018, I have run a handful of marathons with my fastest being a 3:42:42 on a downhill course (St. George) in 2019. Due to the large net downhill of that race, for the past few years I doubted whether I would be able to beat that time on a flat course.
This year, I decided to finally go for it. I followed your 3:40 training plan and the training went very smoothly. I ran the Colfax Marathon in Denver in May and finished in 3:39:16, over 3 minutes faster than my previous PR.
Thanks so much for your effective training plan! I haven’t done much speed work since high school and this plan made the speed workouts very easy to approach and understand. I also liked that the plan only included 4 days of running per week, because I think that helped me avoid feeling burnt out.
Also, thank you for all you do to help the running community! I hope you get to feel the positive impact you are making.” -Emily N.
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In this episode we speak with Jasmin Paris -a British ultrarunner who became the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons in its 38 year history! (Only 20 people have finished Barkley before the cutoff). Continue Reading →
