Marathon Training Academy

Marathon Training Academy


Latest Episodes

Increasing Productivity and Reaching Goals in Marathon Training and Life
January 03, 2014

In this episode we talk about increasing your productivity to maximize your success in your marathon training and life.

Race Recap: The Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama
December 18, 2013

In this episode we recap the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama and talk about the difference between finishing strong and barely finishing. And in this episode’s quick tip, Angie answers a listener question about running in cold and rainy con

Let’s Get Physiological! Vo2 Max, Heart Rate Variability, Anaerobic Threshold and More
December 13, 2013

Running Coach Angie Spencer shares what you need to know about Vo2 Max, Heart Rate Variability, Anaerobic Threshold and other cutting edge stuff. How can science help you succeed in you marathon training.

Giving Thanks for Running - Stories from Real People Who Have Transformed Their Lives Through Running
November 29, 2013

In this special thanksgiving episode we share inspiring stories from real people in our audience who have positively transformed their lives through running. And for this episode’s quick tip, we share why it is important to write down your own running

Run More! Interview with Chuck Engle aka Marathon Junkie
November 23, 2013

In this episode we talk with Chuck Engle who holds the record for most career marathon wins of any person in the United States. And for this episode’s quick tip segment, Angie shares some tips about how to safely “run more” -increase your mile base

Replay Episode: How Heart Rate Training Works
November 07, 2013

Today we bring you a special replay of one of our most popular episodes from 2013 on “Understanding Heart Rate Training”. In this episode we tell you exactly what you need to know about heart rate training –what it can do for you in your marathon train...

Interview with Elite Runner Leah Thorvilson - 2:37 Marathoner
October 15, 2013

In this episode we talk with elite runner Leah Thorvilson -four time winner of the Little Rock Marathon, about her runner career, training, and the lessons she learned after from a torn hamstring.

Race Recap: Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio
October 03, 2013

In this episode we recap the 2013 Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio. Plus, we will tell you how to reduce your stress on race day and for a quick tip, a fueling product for sustained natural energy without sugar spikes and crashes.

Interview with Ian Sharman -Winner of the Leadville Trail 100 Ultramarathon
September 19, 2013

In this episode we talk with Ian Sharman –winner of the 2013 Leadville Trail 100 Ultramarathon. And for a quick tip, we will tell you about a running magazine that focuses exclusively on marathons and ultra marathons.

Race Recap: The Tupelo Marathon -Trample the Weak Hurdle the Dead!
September 12, 2013

In this episode we recap the Tupelo Marathon in Tupelo, Mississippi. Plus, Angie gives a four point plan for succeeding at anything and answers a listener question about walking through water stops at a marathon.