In this podcast episode we take a look back at some of the top running related news and stories of 2020. Even in a chaotic year there were many positive and inspiring things that happened! Plus we’ll tell you about a 300 mile run challenge to keep you motivated in the new year.
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We are excited to announce the 300 Mile Challenge is open for early registration! We took the famous painting by Edvard Munch and added a running twist to it.
We also have a new run tracker with all new badges every 10 miles! (the goal is to keep rolling out new levels until 1,000), and the new black MTA hat.
Price increases January 1st. REGISTER HERE
In this podcast episode we talk with the authors of the book Making Your Way -The Wobbly Road to Success and Happiness in Life and Work. In this conversation you will hear how to adjust and thrive as a runner when your training or your life takes an unexpected turn like it did in 2020.
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The MTA Virtual Half is happening from now until the end of the year and runners are posting their results.
Big congrats to everyone who has finished their 13.1 miles.
Still time to sign up and grab the medal if you haven’t yet.
See photos here: Continue Reading →
Online classes are common today due to the benefits they offer to both the tutor and the learner. The new normal is now a modified concept of education focused on online learning. Online learning is now one of the resources most learning institutions invest in and use to improve their services. All these learning centers, like Illinois Children Recreation Centers, had to adopt these education systems because of the benefits. With advanced technologies, online learning has also become a means of extracurricular activities for adults and kids. Before joining an online class, you have to think of the following advantages of taking online courses. Continue Reading →
When you begin to train in earnest, one question will naturally arise: Can I also run on a treadmill, or should I solely focus on running outdoors? Let’s look at the pros and cons of both to answer that question. Continue Reading →
Athletes don’t necessarily make the best role models when it comes to leading a healthy life. They may train daily, eat well, and keep tabs on their fitness levels, but they also tend to harbor a few poor habits. One of those is that they often ignore rest and recovery. Continue Reading →
The benefits of running are immense, especially for people who sit for long working or studying. People may avoid running because they feel they don’t have enough time or because they want to avoid sweating and tiredness, but the benefits outweigh both. Continue Reading →
Why should you work your calves?
Balance and correct proportions are staples of an attractive figure. You may have seen how people who tend to skip leg days have buffed upper body but thin and weak leg muscles. Such figures look disproportionately developed, and therefore a bit cartoonish and comic. And the same goes for separate parts of the body. So, if you want to have nice-looking toned legs, you need to perform calf exercises along with exercises that target your quads, hamstrings, and glutes, which are slightly more popular among fitness enthusiasts. Calf exercises will not only promote more balanced muscle development but also help you burn calories, improve your leg strength, and boost your calf flexibility. Continue Reading →
Angie and I were guests on the We Got the Runs Podcast episode 28. We talked about Angie’s 50 state marathon goal and other stories from our life. Enjoy! Listen here.
Congrats to the 21 teachers at Ibn Khuldoon National School (IKNS) in the Kingdom of Bahrain 🇧🇭 on completing the Social Distancing Run 100 Mile Challenge!!
Above is a photo from their medal ceremony in front of the school. Big thanks to Sam Barton for sharing this story with us!
This was sent in by Sarah Granato who ran the MTA Virtual Half Marathon this year.
“Thank you Angi and Trevor for everything! Thank you for your podcast, your Virtual Half Marathon opportunity and for all you do for the running community.
I’ve written so many iterations of this summary of my ‘first half marathon’ experience and… way too long, all of them.
So here is my list, in short, of what running my very first half marathon taught me.
