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13.1 Tips for Running Your First Half Marathon
The half marathon is the fastest growing race distance. If 13.1 miles is on your to-do list, prepare yourself with these suggestions to have a rewarding race day. By Henry Howard 2,046,600. That’s how...
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Why Half Marathon Times Don’t Translate into Full Marathon Times
Here’s a question I received from a fellow runner named Chris, Hi Angie! I’m 50 years old and have been running for 2 1/2 years (after losing 105 pounds, but that’s another story). My times for the...
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Interview with Dr. Jeff Brown (Part 2), The Runner’s Brain
Here’s part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Jeff Brown the lead psychologist at the Boston Marathon and author of the new book The Runner’s Brain. In this episode we ask brain questions sent in by...
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Six Ways I’m Fixing My Achilles Tendonitis
These are not my feet, btw.You may have heard on podcast episode #154 that I had to skip a marathon because of pain in my achilles tendon. My injury became the inspiration behind The Marathon That Got...
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How My Dad Coached Me Through My First Marathon
Last March I decided to start running pretty much on a whim. My Dad had signed up for the NYC Marathon, having already had run NYC and Philadelphia in recent years. Throughout my childhood, I remember...
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Going From Zero to Marathon
If you’ve recently started listening to the podcast we’d like to give you a big welcome and let you know that you have come to the right place, even if a marathon seems like a long way off. Trevor and...
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What To Do The Day Before A Marathon
You’ve trained hard and prepared for this challenge. Now as the minutes tick down to the start of the race, nerves rattle and questions mount. Here are some tips to help you get to the starting line....
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Running Terminology You Should Know
Running terminology may not be the most fascinating topic at first glance. However, running like any other sport or profession has a language of its own and it is very important to understand the...
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Respecting the Distance
After 42 marathons and ultras I’ve gotten to the point where finishing a marathon is not in doubt. Dare I say that I became a bit overconfident about marathons since they’ve gotten fairly easy for me...
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More Running Terminology You Should Know
One sure way to become ensconced in the running community is to become conversant in its terms. In this episode coach Angie explains the terminally, vocabulary, and slang commonly used by runners. This...
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How to Keep it Fun at Your Next Marathon
photo credit: Jeff Moriarty; Flickr CC While pursing my goal of running a marathon in all 50 states (I just finished California), I’m reminded of the importance of having fun at these races. Maybe...
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Thoughts from a First-Time Ultra Runner
I had no idea what lay ahead when I recently lined up at the starting line for my first ultra race, the Buckeye Trail 50K in Brecksville, Ohio. I had completed 13 marathons previously, including one on...
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It Takes a Village to Build a Marathoner
Jon Lepley of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, knew he wanted to be a runner and started out creating a training plan in which he would run three or four days a week, with progressively longer runs. But he...
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Marathon Training Q and A Episode
One thing we’ve always enjoyed through the years is connecting with runners from around the world in our awesome online community. In this episode we answer questions sent in by MTA Members -topics...
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Future You Versus Present You; How to Make This a Great Running Year!
This is the time of year when many of us reevaluate the direction our life is taking and set goals for the New Year. As a runner one of the things that comes to mind is continuing your success and...
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You Have What It Takes to Run a Marathon! Here’s Why . . .
At the beginning of the year we asked the following question on our Facebook page and got so many good responses. “What are your biggest challenges in reaching your running and fitness goals in 2017?”...
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Here’s a recent interview I did with the Believe.Love podcast. In this interview I talk about tips for getting started as a runner, identity formation and freedom you feel after breaking through the...
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Hate the Treadmill Less! [Part 2 of the Treadmill Episode]
We’ve heard from many people who enjoyed our Q&A episode about the treadmill. In this episode we bring you part two of our amazing treadmill series and share tips and on how to maximize its...
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Marathon Training in the Summer Heat
Here’s a great question that came in from a fan in India who is dealing with daytime temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 Fahrenheit). Hi A&T, I am a big fan of your podcast. I started running...
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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty reasonable person. Turns out I’m not. Go figure! Other than occasional (failed) attempts to add jogging to my (then non-existent) exercise routine, I started...
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Newbie Notes: Hunting the Elusive “Perfect Training Plan”
Want a non-stop stream of advice? Mention to your (marathoner) husband and (marathoner) brother that you need a training plan for your first marathon. Then sit back and listen to the contradictions...
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To Stretch or Not To Stretch – What Runners Should Know
While some runners say stretching is vital to performance and muscle health, others conclude that more dynamic warmups benefit a good run over stretching. Taking a look at how muscles work together,...
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“How to Lose a Marathon” -Interview with Joel Cohen, Writer for The Simpsons
In this episode we speak with Joel Cohen, author of the book ‘How to Lose a Marathon -a Starter’s Guide to Finishing in 26.2 Chapters’. Not too long ago Joel went from an out-of-shape couch potato and...
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How to Be a Defensive Runner
We recently moved to a new town and I’ve noticed that several runners in my area don’t seem to know which side of the road they’re supposed to run on. I think sometimes that we get so comfortable on...
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Everything I Need to Teach I Learned in Marathon Training [Part I]
I’m a teacher and, much to my students’ chagrin, I’m full of ulterior motives. Yes, I want them to understand how to construct an essay that helps them convey their best understanding in the most...
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What It Feels Like to Run Your First Marathon
Here’s a message from the Academy Facebook group that illustrates the thrill of finishing strong at your first marathon. Paula Soto completed the Bakersfield Marathon on November 12th 2017 with a time...
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First Marathon Done!
Here at MTA our mission is to help you conquer the marathon and change your life. The first step is believing that you have what it takes. Then you commit to train. Huge congrats to Academy member...
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Why Run A Marathon?
In this episode we discuss the many hidden benefits of running marathons, plus we’ll give you some important steps if you’re just starting. And in the quick tip segment we recommend two online...
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How to Go From Couch to Marathon
In this episode we tell you How to Go from Couch to Marathon, plus we talk with a runner from California who went from weighing 400 pounds to running his first marathon! And just a reminder that you...
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To Be A Runner -Interview with Martin Dugard
In this podcast episode we speak with Martin Dugard author of the book To Be A Runner -How Racing Up Mountains, Running with the Bulls, or Just Taking On a 5-K Makes You a Better Person (and the World...
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How to Prepare for Your First Trail 50k
For those who want to break into the ultra marathon world a 50k is a good distance to start with. If you’ve run a marathon and are currently injury free then a 50k is very do-able. In fact, we have a...
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Can I Really Run a Marathon?
Here is a question we received from a listener named Dawn who has dealt with serious health challenges and wonders if it’s really possible for a person in her situation to run a marathon. We featured...
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How to Run a Marathon in “Three Easy Steps”
In this episode we play an interview Trevor gave on a South African running podcast about tips for beginners, how to stick to your training if you are a rebel, and obstacle immunity. Plus Coach Angie...
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First Marathon Accomplished Using MTA Beginner Plan
*Here is a nice email we received from a customer named Hanna Knapp. “I want to share great news with you! I did it and ran my very first marathon. It was the Virtual Publix Atlanta Marathon 2021. I...
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Choose to Get Stronger [Part 2] My Story + How to Get Started with Strength...
In our basement home gym. One of my favorite quotes is this one by Jocko WillinkDo you strength train? In this episode and blog post I share the story of how strength training improved my running. I...
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The Art of the Taper
If you ask just about any marathoner what the hardest part of training was, after mentioning the long runs, they just might say “the taper.” So what is the tapering period and how can you take...
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Your Guide to the Olympic Running Distances
In this podcast episode you will hear explanations of the various Olympic track events, a preview of the men’s and women’s marathon, and tips from Coach Angie on some effective speed workouts to do on...
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I Hate Running and You Can Too!
In this episode we speak with Brendan Leonard author of the book I Hate Running And You Can Too -How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion. Hear why it’s ok to walk in a...
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Marathon Success Story with Dipti Pandya
In this podcast episode we bring you a marathon success story as we speak with Academy member Dipti Pandya, a radiologist and mother of two, who just completed the Disney Dopey Challenge. You will hear...
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Success Story with Jamie Tizzard: How Running Can Change Your Life
In this podcast episode we speak with Jamie Tizzard -a mother of two from southern California who has been completing our virtual run challenges. In 2020 she found herself scrolling through Facebook...
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Interview with Erin Azar aka Mrs Space Cadet
In this podcast episode we speak with Erin Azar -the mother of 3 who became an internet sensation after sharing hilarious videos of training for her first marathon as a, “slightly overweight person who...
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“I would have never believed it”
Big congrats to our client Maria on conquering her first marathon at the Clearwater Running Festival in Florida! She writes, “If you told me 1 year ago that I would train AND run a Marathon I would...
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Marathon Success Story with Parker Watson
In this episode we bring you a success story with Parker Watson -an Academy member and coaching client who, after getting a wake-up-call from his doctor, used marathon training to take control of his...
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The Lazy Runner’s Guide to Success!
In this episode we recap our trip to Las Vegas to run the amazing Revel Mt. Charleston Half Marathon, and Trevor shares “The Lazy Runner’s Guide to Success!”. Sponsor Links Joint Health PLUS® by...
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First marathon at 58 in the books!
Congrats to our client Demi Nazarro on completing her first marathon!! She writes, “I’ve been a member of the MTA community since 2020, having been introduced to the podcast by way of the Social...
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Running Marathons for Fun, Who Does That?
Running doesn’t have to suck! In this episode we explore the relationship between fitness and play. Learn about the psychology of “movement play” and seven ways to have fun while training for a...
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Seven Questions to Evaluate Your Training
In this episode we reveal seven questions you can use to evaluate your training. These questions reveal the key adjustments, changes, and tweaks you can use to fine tune your training and hit your...
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A Marathon Success Story with Chris Farrands
In this episode we bring you a marathon success story with Chris Farrands. Chris, our tax accountant, started running three short years ago, lost 90 pounds, and transformed himself into a sub-3 hour...
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Tips on Running a Big City Marathon
In this episode we share tips on running a big city marathon, like one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Plus, we speak with an official charity partner of the Tokyo Marathon about literacy rates...
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How to Incorporate Walking into Your Marathon Training
In this episode coach Angie explains how to effectively use walking during marathon training and on race day. Learn when walking is advantageous and how to do run/walk intervals (Galloway Method)....
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