Marathon Training Academy

Latest Episodes
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! [box] Links Mentioned in This
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). - [box] This Episode is Sponsored by . . . Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint carti
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'. - [box] Lin
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
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! - [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode S
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 ba
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 192
Interview with Mikuláš Dzurinda -Marathoner and Prime Minister of Slovakia
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. - [box] Sponsor Links Sp
The Largest Marathon in History
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 Ma