Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Latest Episodes

Health Tips from a 100 Year Old Runner
April 11, 2021

In this episode we speak with Jonathan de Sola Mendes a 100 year old veteran of WW2 and the Korean War who completed the NYC Marathon at the age of 96!

Choose to Get Stronger [Part 2: My Story + How to Get Started with Strength Training]
April 01, 2021

In this episode we bring you part two of Choose to Get Stronger -how strength training can increase your power and endurance. Coach Angie shares her story and tips on how to get started with strength straining.

Choose to Get Stronger [Part 1: The Case for Strength Training]
March 20, 2021

In this episode you learn how to use strength training to increase your power and endurance as a runner.

Interview with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
March 12, 2021

In this episode we speak with Daniel Lieberman, professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University who’s influential research has helped popularize the idea that humans are born to run.  His new book is called “Exercised -Why Som

About High Mileage Weeks/Months
February 28, 2021

In this episode you will hear how to log a high mileage week and/or month while minimizing your risk of injury.  MTA coaching client Elliot Shelton logged 141 miles in 1 week while competing against a running buddy in a mileage contest.  Hear ho

Interview with Marshall Ulrich
October 30, 2020

In this episode we speak with Marshall Ulrich -legendary ultrarunner, adventure racer, record holder, and competitor on the 'World’s Toughest Race Eco Challenge Fiji'. And in the quick tip segment, Angie will share how to keep running strong as you get ol

[Part 2] Ask the Coach Q&A with Special Guest Joel Pearson
October 17, 2020

In this episode Coach Joel Pearson joins us to answers questions sent in by the community about building endurance, injury prevention, running streaks, speedwork, stretching before a run, the '5 Biomotor Abilities', and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener

Ask the Coach Q&A
October 04, 2020

In this episode we bring you a Q&A session as Coach Angie answers questions about hydration, heart rate training, over-training, cadence, pre-race fueling, leaky bladders and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Race Recap: Angie's 50 Mile Strugglefest
September 23, 2020

In this episode we bring you one of our "world famous race recaps" as Angie recounts the ups and downs of running a 50 mile ultra. Plus, we share tips on what to do if you have a disappointing race. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy inf

Running Defensively
September 12, 2020

Every year we read about runners who are struck by cars, dog bitten, or physically attacked while running.  In this episode coach Angie shares important safety tips on how to be a defensive runner.