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Marathon Training Academy

by Angie and Trevor · English · Health

The Marathon Training Academy Podcast will help you unlock your potential to conquer the marathon and change your life. Since 2010 Angie and Trevor have shared tips, inspiration, and interesting guests interviews to help listeners run smarter, avoid injury, and go the distance. What RUNNER’S WORLD

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 48 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026 · 59 minNew

Interview with Careth Arnold: Faith and Endurance

In this episode, we speak with ultra-runner Careth Arnold about her meteoric rise in the ultra-running world, her racing highlights, and the deep connection between faith and endurance. Bio: Careth Arnold is an elite ultrarunner who made history as the first American to win the brutal TDS race at UTMB in Chamonix, France. A mother of two based in Colorado, she transitioned from manual labor in forestry to professional sports without any collegiate athletic background, rapidly rising to the top 10 female ultrarunners in the nation. Sponsored by Altra, she is celebrated for her raw toughness,…

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2 Oct 2026 · 57 min
The Way of Excellence, Interview with Brad Stulberg
In this episode we speak with Brad Stulberg author of the book, ‘ The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World ‘. Brad Stulberg is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness , and coauthor of Peak Performance . He has written for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among many other large publications. His work explores principles of mastery, meaning, and excellence that transcend capabilities and domains. He’s particularly interested in the philosophical and psychological foundations of sustainable excellence—getting the…
22 Sep 2026 · 39 min
A Disappointing Marathon
In this episode Coach Angie answers a question sent in by a listener from Ontario, Canada, who had a disappointing marathon due to severe cramping. What went wrong and how does one process a disappointing race? Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Previnex -makers of Joint Health Plus and Muscle Health Plus -two products I take every day that help me maximize my recovery and performance as a long distance runner. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with…
13 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Enter the Pain Cave
In this episode we speak with Rafael Hidalgo who shares how endurance running can rewire your brain and transform your life. Rafael, who completed the 110 mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in 2023, believes the race’s most meaningful story lies not at the front of the pack, but at the back—and deserves to be told. He unpacks this philosophy in his book, The Pain Cave: Start With Where, Not With Why . Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a…
1 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Yes, We are in a Running Boom!
In this episode we speak with Genae Salinas the event director at the largest running industry trade show in the world. We discuss the current running boom, what trends are driving it, and how long will it last? Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Drink AG1 -powerful, clinically-backed drink that fills common nutrient gaps and supports a healthy immune system—all in just one scoop. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off.…
22 Aug 2026 · 56 min
Des Linden and Magda Boulet on Running the Marathon des Sables
In this episode, we are joined by Des Linden and Magda Boulet, who recount their adventure competing at the Marathon des Sables—a seven-day, 168-mile stage race across the Sahara Desert! This conversation focuses on the science of training, adaptability, and how runners respond under stress. Des Linden represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the women’s marathon. In 2018, she became the first American woman in 33 years to win the Boston Marathon. She holds the women’s 50K world record of 2:59:54, set in 2021. Magdalena Lewy-Boulet…
14 Aug 2026 · 44 min
Expert Advice for Running Your First Marathon
In this crossover episode with Another Mother Runner podcast, we serve up expert advice for your first marathon—from how to pace yourself so you reach the finish line with a smile on your face, to advice on dealing with race-day anxiety. Thanks to Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat for having us on the AMR podcast! Links Mentioned in this Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Don’t miss the Lexington Health Run Hard Half Marathon , 10k, and 5k in Lexington, South Carolina, on November 14th, 2026 Use the code MTA10…
2 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Trust Your Training to Go the Distance!
In this episode Coach Angie shares how to have the confidence to trust your training to go the distance on race day. This is how you finish 26.2 miles when your longest distance in training is only 20 miles. Plus, Trevor is back from a 45 day tour through Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Portugal. Hear his “pro tips” for traveling in these countries. Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach. Run the Athens…
21 Jul 2026 · 48 min
This Runner Almost Died from Drinking too Much Water!
Imagine surviving your first marathon, only to nearly die from drinking water. In this episode, a Barcelona-based listener shares his terrifying battle with water intoxication—and the powerful life lessons he took from the finish line. Plus, Trevor breaks down his ultimate, off-the-beaten-path “Beer Hall Crawl” through Bavaria. Tune in to discover the hidden local spots most American tourists completely miss! Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Run the Athens Marathon with Angie, Trevor, and Dean…
10 Jul 2026 · 48 min
The 27th Mile with Dimity McDowell
In this episode we speak with Dimity McDowell about her new book The 27th Mile: How to Smooth the Rough Transition Out of Your Running Years . Dimity has written for numerous publications including Runner’s World , ESPN , The New York Times , and Sports Illustrated . In 2010 she cofounded Another Mother Runner. A mother of two, she lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and two dogs. Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Run the Athens Marathon with Angie, Trevor, and Dean Karnazes! See this…
30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Recap of our Dolomites Running Adventure
In this episode we bring you along on our epic 80-mile running adventure in the Italian Dolomites. Hear trail running tips from our expert mountain guides, and inspiration from podcast listeners who joined us in the Alps! Special thanks to Jeff Thompson, Carly Brown, Louise Turner, Liz Mukherji, Bekah Shininger, Sonia Dolan, Hank Grabowski, Melissa Bently, Julia Cassandra, Marybeth Duke, Bud Haas, Sheila O’Neil, and our guides from Run the Alps: Bruno Yates, Alistair Crompton, and Marion Giraud! Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here…
20 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
More Ask the Coach Q&A
In this episode we bring you part 2 of our Ask the Coach Q&A as we tackle questions about fueling for an ultra, shin splints, bunions, super shoes, strength training, runner’s trots, knee pain, fueling, and running postpartum. Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. Lagoon Sleep -With Lagoon pillows, you’ll fall asleep faster because you’re matched with the pillow that will be most comfortable for your sleep position and body type. Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the…
11 Jun 2026 · 53 min
Ask the Coach Q&A (2026 Edition)
In this episode Coach Angie and Coach Abby answer questions about running marathons (and getting faster) after age 50, considerations for female runners in menopause and perimenopause, heart rate training, the Maffetone Method, ultra training and more! Thanks to everyone who sent in a question! Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level. MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach. Lagoon Sleep -With Lagoon pillows, you’ll fall asleep faster because you’re matched with the pillow that will be most…
2 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Hard Work Pays Off -Interview with Cari Masek
In this episode, we speak with longtime Academy member Cari Masek, who ran her first marathon after being inspired by an episode of this podcast. Running has changed her life — giving her the confidence to set goals, dream big, and inspire others. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. June 3 is Global Running Day and UCAN is doing their biggest sale of the year! Get 40% OFF sitewide with code MTA40 . Stock up on long-lasting, easy-on-the-gut fuel, including the NEW Strawberry Kiwi and Citrus Energy Gel + Electrolytes. Altra Running -Altra shoes…
22 May 2026 · 50 min
Angie and Trevor’s Top 3 Picks
In this episode we share our top three gear picks, running books, favorite marathons, runners we admire, interesting things we’ve found on a run, embarrassing running mishaps, daily healthy habits and more! Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Previnex -makers of Joint Health Plus and Muscle Health Plus -two products I take every day that help me maximize my recovery and performance as a long distance runner. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for…
10 May 2026 · 54 min
The People Who Made the Marathon Cool
In this episode we speak with bestselling author Martin Dugard about the inspiring people who made running mainstream. The first NYC Marathon only had 127 runners (only 1 woman). Now it draws over 50,000 runners (half of whom are women) and over 2 million spectators. Martin Dugard explains how we got here. Hear about Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, Bill Rogers, Jim Ryun, and others. Links Mentioned in this Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort,…
30 Apr 2026 · 37 min
The 2 Hour Marathon Barrier has Been Smashed
In this episode Angie and Trevor discuss the watershed moment that just happened at the London Marathon when two runners smashed the 2 Hour Barrier in the marathon. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya ran 1:59:30 and Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia finished 2nd in 1:59:41! How did we get to this moment and what can we learn from it? Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and…
21 Apr 2026 · 47 min
Sara Hall -For the Love of the Grind!
In this episode we speak with Sara Hall about her new memoir ‘For The Love Of The Grind’! Sara won the Master’s Division at the 2026 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:31:55. Sara Hall has been competing for over twenty years and has been nationally ranked for almost three decades. She is a previous American record holder in the Half Marathon when she ran 1:07:15 at the Houston Half in 2022. Sara and Ryan Hall live in Flagstaff, Arizona, and have four adopted daughters from Ethiopia. For the Love of the Grind is a love letter to running, and the story of Sara’s growth as an athlete, wife, and…
16 Apr 2026 · 8 min
Run the Athens Marathon with Angie, Trevor, and Dean Karnazes!
Trevor and Angie here just jumping into your podcast feed with an important announcement! Do you dream of running the Authentic Athens Marathon? This coming November we are teaming up with Dean Karnazes for a special tour for listeners to the MTA Podcast. Join us in Athens, Greece, for 7 days of running, sight-seeing, trying amazing cuisine, and hanging out with other likeminded runners (and spouses). The trip starts on November 5th and ends November 13th 2026 . The tour is near capacity so please email us soon if you want to go! SEE THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS:…
12 Apr 2026 · 49 min
You Never Know What Running a Marathon Will Lead to Next!
In this episode, Trevor and Angie take you behind the scenes of what happened after Trevor completed his first marathon in 2011. Flashback with us to a sub-4 breakthrough in New Orleans, road trips to Alaska, running through the Olympic Stadium in Munich, trail adventures in the Alps, and the incredible listener community that literally hosted us in their homes from Missoula to Switzerland. You never know what running a marathon will lead to next! Links Mentioned in this Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Lagoon Sleep -With Lagoon pillows, you’ll fall asleep faster…
31 Mar 2026 · 37 min
What I’ve Learned About Marathon Training as I’ve Gotten Older
In this episode Coach Angie shares what she’s learned about training as she’s gotten older. She ran her first marathon in 2008 and has since completed 72 marathons and ultras. What has she learned about recovery, nutrition, strength, and balancing running with life? Enjoy! Links Mentioned in This Episode Lagoon Sleep -take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase. The North Face offers everything you want to outfit your next outdoor adventure from rugged, expedition-proven luggage to haul all of your gear, to award-winning trail…
21 Mar 2026 · 43 min
Interview with Mike Wardian
In this episode we speak with Mike Wardian -the 51 year old adventure runner who recently set the record for fastest 50k on Seven Continents in Seven Consecutive Days! He’s also planning to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Air Doctor Pro air purifier: use promo code MTA to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all…
11 Mar 2026 · 40 min
How Angie Went from 5k to 50 Stater
In this episode Angie shares the story of how she went from struggling to train for her first marathon to becoming a Marathon Maniac, 50 State Marathon finisher, ultra-runner, and coach. We hope her story will be an inspiration to you! Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. MetPro.co -See what it’s like working with your own metabolic coach! IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. AG1 Next Gen has new…
28 Feb 2026 · 41 min
Remembering Jeff Galloway + Run/Walk/Run Method
In this episode we pay tribute to Jeff Galloway (1945-2026) who passed away on February 25th at the age of 80. Jeff was an Olympian, author of over 20 books, and the creator of the Galloway Run/Walk/Run method (also called “Jeffing”). Hear an excerpt from our 2015 interview with Jeff; plus Coach Angie explains how to incorporate the Run/Walk/Run Method in your training. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. MetPro.co -See what it’s like working with your own metabolic coach. UCAN -get the Trial Sample Pack for free with our link, just pay…
20 Feb 2026 · 43 min
What it was Like to Run my First Marathon
In this episode we reach into the podcast vault and play a recording from when Trevor ran his first full marathon. This is an entertaining look at the joy and agony a first-timer feels, especially someone who once hated running. After two years of hard work Trevor was able to transform himself from a desk potato to a successful marathon finisher. He ran the 2011 St. Louis Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with a finishing time of 4:31:40. He’s since completed 25 marathons and two 50ks. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. IQBAR brain and body-boosting…
11 Feb 2026 · 59 min
Ultramarathon Training Q&A
In this episode we are joined by Coach Henry Howard to talk about the myths and facts around ultramarathon training . . . and answer questions from podcast listeners. Henry Howard was coached by Angie from 2014-2016 and was able to PR, BQ, and run his first ultra. Now he is a coach on our team helping clients reach their potential! He is a Certified Running Coach, 3:16 marathoner and has multiple Boston, NYC, and Chicago qualifiers. He has finished more than 45 marathons and ultras (50k to 100 miles) with some podium finishes. Most recently he finished the Dinosaur Valley 100k in 15:11!…
30 Jan 2026 · 54 min
Achieving Big Goals -Interview with Dean Karnazes
In this episode Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes shares the 4 P’s for achieving big goals and how he pushes through the tough miles. Plus, you will learn the history of the world’s first marathon (held in 1896). And we share details about the epic 2026 Athens Marathon Tour which will be co-hosted by MTA and Dean Karnazes! Links Mentioned in This Episode Athens Marathon Tour with Dean Karnazes and MTA . The tour starts on November 5th and ends November 13th 2026. Space is limited so please email us if you want to go! Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Altra Running -Altra…
18 Jan 2026 · 53 min
A Marathon Success Story with Katie Low
In this episode we bring you a marathon success story with Katie Low -who was able to transform her training and achieve the dream of running a BQ at the California International Marathon. In this conversation Katie shares how she went from being chronically fatigued and under-fueled to having more energy for training and running a marathon without hitting the wall! Katie works as a character animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios and is co-host of the Animation Happy Hour Podcast. Talk to our Head Coach about your goals in 2026. Free 30 minute consultation. Joint Health Plus by Previnex…
8 Jan 2026 · 43 min
The Book Episode: Our Top Picks from 2025
This is our annual book episode! Angie and Trevor discuss the books they enjoyed in 2025– top picks for both fiction and nonfiction. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. MetPro.co -See what it’s like working with your own metabolic coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you can focus on what really matters: Getting out there! AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which…
1 Jan 2026 · 45 min
Top Running Stories from 2025
It’s time for our annual Year In Review where we take a look back at the top records, breakthroughs, and notable stories to come out of the running world in 2025. We bring you both the inspiring and the bizarre, it’s all in here! Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Join the Academy and access our new course Optimizing Your Running Form by Coach Athena! Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters: Getting out there. AG1…

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Marathon Training Academy is a English health podcast from Angie and Trevor. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Angie and Trevor
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 48 min
Latest episode: 11 Oct 2026
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