Marathon Training Academy
Latest Episodes
Mountain Talk with Alistair Crompton + Ultramarathon Training Tips
In this episode we speak with Alistair Crompton, a trail guide with Run the Alps, about his latest adventures and what its like to run in the Swiss Alps. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on training for
Achieving Your 2025 Running Goals
In this episode we share tips for achieving your running goals in 2025! Plus, we take a look at what fellow runners (and listeners to the podcast) have planned this year. Good news! You dont have to
2024 Year In Review
In this episode we look back on the biggest running news, stories, and records in 2024 . . . the historic, the tragic, the inspirational, and the bizarre. We got it all!
The Book Episode: Our Top Reads in 2024
In this episode Angie and Trevor share their favorite books from 2024 (both running and non-running related). The Book Episode: Our Top Reads in 2024 Angie read a total of 201 books in 2024 (59 fictio
Put Your Legs On Autopilot!
In this episode we talk about how you as a long distance runner can let your mind wander as your body keeps moving forward mile after glorious mile! How to put your legs on autopilot.
Announcement: Our Next Big Running Adventure
Trevor and Angie here just popping into your podcast feed to make an important announcement! Next July we are running the Eiger Ultra Trail in Switzerland and are inviting any listener to the podcast
A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie
In this episode we speak with MTA Coach Athena and her client Melanie Toelcke who ran through the Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim-to-rim. This is a challenging 48 mile point-to-point run, in 100 degree t
Interview with Tara Dower
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
Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire
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 w
Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe
In this episode we bring you to the Koice Marathon in Slovakia -Europes Oldest Marathon. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to train to beat course cut-offs. The Koice Marathon started in 1924