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Marathon Training Academy

207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings

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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Episodes

Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Summer Adventure

August 16, 2018 03:50 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this episode we recap our big trip out West, which we are calling “Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Summer Adventure” plus we talk about why you should take the plunge in marathon training and life. Plus, we have an important announcement about this year’s MTA Podcast Virtual Half Marathon! The post Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Summer Adventure appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Interview with the Indomitable Jenn Shelton

August 01, 2018 05:47 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In this episode we bring you an exclusive interview with ultra runner Jenn Shelton and in the quick tip segment Angie shares her summer reading list. The post Interview with the Indomitable Jenn Shelton appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Yoga for Runners, Interview with Sage Rountree

July 24, 2018 05:47 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Welcome to the MTA Podcast! In this episode we speak with yoga expert, runner, and author Sage Rountree about how practicing yoga can do wonders for your running. Plus we give you a travel update on our trip to the Juneau Marathon . . . something we are calling “Angie and Trev’s Most Excellent Adventure”. […] The post Yoga for Runners, Interview with Sage Rountree appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Interview with Scott Jurek

July 10, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

In this episode we speak with Scott Jurek, legendary ultra runner who ran all 2,189 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 46 days! In 2015 he set the record for the FKT (fasted known time) on the rugged Appalachian Trail averaging 50 miles per day. He tells his story in a new book which he […] The post Interview with Scott Jurek appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Race Recap: The Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota

July 01, 2018 05:52 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

In this episode we recap the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. And in the quick tip segment, Angie explains how the menstrual cycle impacts marathon training, and what to do about it. The post Race Recap: The Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Strength Training for Runners, Interview with Jason Fitzgerald

June 21, 2018 05:42 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

In this episode we talk with coach and fellow podcaster Jason Fitzgerald about the right and wrong ways to strength train when preparing for a marathon. And in this episode’s quick tip we share recommendations on sunglasses for runners. The post Strength Training for Runners, Interview with Jason Fitzgerald appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Interview with Deena Kastor -Let Your Mind Run

June 11, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

In this episode we speak with Deena Kastor, three time olympian, author, and American Women’s record holder in the marathon. And in the quick tip segment, we recommend some post-run recovery sandals that feel like walking on clouds. The post Interview with Deena Kastor -Let Your Mind Run appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Guests

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