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The Marathon Training Academy Podcast will help you unlock your potential to conquer the marathon and change your life. Since 2010 Angie and Trevor have shared tips, inspiration, and interesting guests interviews to help listeners run smarter, avoid injury, and go the distance. What RUNNER’S WORLD says about the MTA Podcast: “If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. The duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein, and even actor Sean Astin have all stopped by.”

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United States

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The Marathon Training Academy Podcast will help you unlock your potential to conquer the marathon and change your life. Since 2010 Angie and Trevor have shared tips, inspiration, and interesting guests interviews to help listeners run smarter, avoid injury, and go the distance. What RUNNER’S WORLD says about the MTA Podcast: “If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. The duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein, and even actor Sean Astin have all stopped by.”

Language:

English

Contact:

5733809140


Episodes
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Interview with Tara Dower

11/11/2024
In this episode we speak with Tara Dower who set the fastest know time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail by running an average of 54 miles per day for 40 days! Tara Dower is an Altra Elite Athlete based in Virginia, who recently completed the 2,197.4 (3,535 kilometres) mile Appalachian Trail in a record setting […]

Duration:00:49:33

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Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire

10/31/2024
In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire, about the ups and downs of training for a personal best in the marathon. Kofo started running to lose baby weight after her second pregnancy. Through consistency and patience she has dropped her marathon time from 4:40 to 3:53. Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire was […]

Duration:00:47:08

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Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe

10/22/2024
In this episode we bring you to the Košice Marathon in Slovakia 🇸🇰 -Europe’s Oldest Marathon. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to train to beat course cut-offs. The Košice Marathon started in 1924 after Vojtech Bukovsky visited the Olympic Games in Paris. A few weeks later he organized the first Košice Marathon on […]

Duration:00:45:02

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Interview with Mikuláš Dzurinda -Marathoner and Prime Minister of Slovakia

10/12/2024
In this episode I bring you with me to Slovakia to speak with the former Prime Minister Mikuláš Dzurinda -a transformational leader and avid runner who has finished 39 marathons! Mikuláš Dzurinda was Prime Minister of Slovakia from October 1998 to uly 2006. During his term Slovakia joined both the European Union and NATO. Today […]

Duration:00:45:32

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The Largest Marathon in History

10/3/2024
In this episode Trevor brings you to the Berlin Marathon (which celebrated its 50th anniversary). Meet fellow runners and fans of the MTA podcast and hear what it’s like to inline skate the Berlin Marathon.

Duration:00:57:54

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The Six Laws of Running Form

9/22/2024
In this episode we speak with physical therapy doctor, Matthew Silver, about the Six Laws of Running Form. Dr. Matt is author of the book ‘Built to Run -The Runner’s Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, and Optimizing Running Performance Now and for Life’. The Six Laws of Running Form 1. Do Not Overstride […]

Duration:00:48:06

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Interview with Dr. Michael Greger

9/10/2024
In this episode we speak with Dr. Michael Greger author of the book ‘How Not to Age -The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older’. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to make your next marathon go smoothly! Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional […]

Duration:00:39:25

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Interview with Laura Green

8/31/2024
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. Bio: […]

Duration:00:48:03

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Interview with Olympic Broadcaster Carrie Tollefson

8/21/2024
In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it’s like to be a commentator at the Olympic Games. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training!

Duration:00:50:06

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A Look at the 2024 Olympic Marathon

8/12/2024
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. Want to lean more about Olympic running events? See this post.

Duration:00:40:54

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The Joy of Trail Running (Bonus Episode!)

8/1/2024
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 […]

Duration:00:37:46

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The Tour du Mont Blanc (Recap of our Running Adventure)

7/24/2024
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 […]

Duration:01:28:50

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Remember, You Can Do Hard Things!

7/11/2024
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. Book List When you do hard things you’ll definitely get resistance and […]

Duration:00:35:12

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Tips for Training and Racing in Hot Weather

7/3/2024
In this episode Coach Angie shares tips (and stories) to help you better deal with hot weather during training and on race day. Summer ranks among many people’s favorite season of the year but many runners have mixed feelings, especially when it comes to their training. They’re often surprised to find that keeping momentum going […]

Duration:00:35:49

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Let’s Talk About Nutrition for Runners!

6/22/2024
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, […]

Duration:00:53:18

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Interview with Jasmin Paris

6/13/2024
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). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marathon Training Academy (@marathonacademy) Jasmin Paris became the first woman to […]

Duration:00:48:42

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Creating an Unstoppable Mindset

5/31/2024
In this episode we speak with Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, entrepreneur, and author of the book ‘Unstoppable Mindset -How to Use What You Have to Get What you Want’. About Alden Mills Alden Mills is a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and author of multiple books including Unstoppable Mindset. Before joining […]

Duration:00:54:23

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Interview with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer, Podiatrist and Foot Surgeon

5/22/2024
In this episode we speak with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer -a podiatrist, foot surgeon, runner, and star on TLC’s ‘My Feet Are Killing Me’. Dr. Brad shares tips on dealing with heel pain, Morton’s neuroma, achilles tendinitis, arch pain, corns, blisters, and bunions. Dr. Brad Schaeffer is and expert podiatrist at Central Park Sole in NYC. He […]

Duration:00:45:27

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It’s All Downhill From Here!

5/12/2024
In this episode we share training tips for running a down hill race and recap our trip to the Revel White Mountains Marathon in New Hampshire.

Duration:00:46:57

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A Marathon Success Story with Robin Walters

4/30/2024
In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Robin Walters, about how she ‘leveled-up’ her life through marathon training! Once upon a time she hated running but now she’s a Boston Marathon qualifier. Hear how she dreamed big, took consistent action, and ran strong on race day.

Duration:00:51:45