Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Latest Episodes

A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie
November 22, 2024

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
November 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

Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire
October 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 w

Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe
October 22, 2024

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

Interview with Mikuláš Dzurinda -Marathoner and Prime Minister of Slovakia
October 12, 2024

In this episode we bring you to Slovakia! Trevor speaks with the former prime minister Mikul Dzurinda -a transformational leader and avid runner with 39 marathon finishes. Mikul Dzurinda was Prime

The Largest Marathon in History
October 03, 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 its like to inline skate the Berlin Mar

The Six Laws of Running Form
September 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 Runners Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, R

Interview with Dr. Michael Greger
September 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 n

Interview with Laura Green
August 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 i

Interview with Olympic Broadcaster Carrie Tollefson
August 21, 2024

In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what its like to be a commentator at the Olympic Games. Plus we share five ways to get after it in your marathon training!