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’. Links Mentioned in This Episode Work with a Running Coach in 2025 or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. MetPro Nutrition Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off their concierge coaching. Sports Tours International, a company that’s taken runners and spectators to the most popular races around the world for 50 years. Saysky High Performance Running Wear -Use code MTA15 to get 15% off running tights, shorts, tops, singlets, jackets, vests, sports bras and anything across their entire product line worldwide.

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 who is interested in joining us there! The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is so popular that is already sold out, but we have access to race bibs through our partner Run The Alps. The epic course has unrivaled mountain scenery on highly runnable trails. There’s a distance for every level for those who want to try a European trail race. The race offers a 16k, 35k, 51k, and 101k. We are doing this race as part of a 9 day running retreat that starts on July 12th, 2025. Spots are limited so please email us if you are interested. See this page for all the details. Let’s run!

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 temps, through one of the greatest natural wonders of the world! Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. Run the Eiger Ultra Trail with Angie and Trevor in 2025! Visit this page to read how you can join us in a Switzerland next summer for an unforgettable running adventure. UCAN Energy -Try their Edge gels for FREE! all you pay is the cost of shipping. You can also get 20% off anything in their store with the code MTA. AirDoctor the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.
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Tara Dower, an Altra Elite Athlete from Virginia, recently set the record for the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, averaging 54 miles per day for 40 days. She shares insights from her incredible journey from Maine to Georgia and the unique challenges of long-distance running. Tara discusses her experiences with the Hard Rock 100 race, the significance of a reliable crew, and the emotional connections forged through endurance challenges. Tune in for her inspiring tales of perseverance, race strategies, and the joys of trails!

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 weight after her second pregnancy. Through consistency and patience she has dropped her marathon time from 4:40 to 3:53. Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and two sons. She holds a PhD from King’s College London. Her father Olusegun Obasanjo was the president of Nigeria from 1999-2007. She has completed 16 marathons and trains with MTA Coach Nicole. Links Mentioned in This Episode Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. Run the Alps with Angie and Trevor in 2025! Visit this page to read how you can join us in a Switzerland next summer for an unforgettable running adventure. AG1 -get the Black Friday offer for all of November! Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a free gift with your first subscription, in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2. MetPro Nutrition Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off their concierge coaching. Saysky High Performance Running Wear -Use code MTA15 to get 15% off running tights, shorts, tops, singlets, jackets, vests, sports bras and anything across their entire product line worldwide.

In this episode we bring you to the Košice Marathon in Slovakia -Europe’s Oldest Marathon. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to train to beat course cut-offs. The Košice Marathon started in 1924 after Vojtech Bukovsky visited the Olympic Games in Paris. A few weeks later he organized the first Košice Marathon on October 28th 1924, one hundred years ago! Sponsor Links Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown during runs. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. UCAN Energy -Try their Edge gels for FREE! all you pay is the cost of shipping. You can also get 20% off anything in their store with the code MTA. Saysky High Performance Running Wear -Use code MTA15 to get 15% off running tights, shorts, tops, singlets, jackets, vests, sports bras and anything across their entire product line worldwide. The Richmond Marathon -Meet Trevor and be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon November 16th! Join our 3-mile shakeout run on Friday, November 15, at 11 a.m. in downtown Richmond highlighting the finish area for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon and the T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge Come to the post-race meet-up at Hardwood Brewery, offering a chance for runners to connect and celebrate their accomplishments together. Be sure to email us! Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. with Andrej Aleksiev at the race expo

In this episode we bring you to Slovakia! Trevor speaks with the former prime minister Mikuláš Dzurinda -a transformational leader and avid runner with 39 marathon finishes. Sponsor Links Sports Tours International USA -enter to win a FREE travel package to the 2025 TCS London Marathon! The package includes a race entry bib plus 4-night hotel accommodation right in the heart of London. You have until midnight on October 20th to enter. AG1 -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. AirDoctor the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.
 Promo code MTA and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Mikuláš Dzurinda was Prime Minister of Slovakia from October 1998 to uly 2006. During his term Slovakia joined both the European Union and NATO. Today he is a university lecturer and is president of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. He has run 39 marathons including NYC, London, Athens, and the Košice Marathon (31 times). Trev in Bratislava with Andrej Aleksiev

Sarah Winter, a personal trainer and coach based in Berlin, shares her experiences at the Berlin Marathon, celebrating its incredible record of over 54,000 finishers. She discusses the vibrant culture and community of Berlin, highlighting personal growth in marathon training. The excitement of inline skating the marathon and the camaraderie among runners is palpable. Sarah also touches on the importance of effective post-race recovery and hydration, making it clear that the marathon experience is as much about connection as it is about competition.

In this discussion, Dr. Matthew Silver, a sports physical therapist and author of 'Built to Run,' shares his expertise on optimizing running form. He introduces the Six Laws of Running Form, emphasizing aspects like avoiding overstriding and mastering heel pulls. The conversation highlights the importance of running dynamics in preventing injuries and enhancing performance. Dr. Silver also addresses personal achievements among runners and offers practical tips for refining technique, posture, and mobility for long-term running success.

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 next marathon go smoothly! Episode Sponsors MetPro Nutrition Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off their concierge coaching. AG1 -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. The Richmond Marathon -Meet Trevor and be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon November 16th! Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. AirDoctor the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. This includes allergens, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even bacteria and viruses.
 Promo code MTA and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. All proceeds from his speaking engagements and the sale of his books are donated to charity. He’s the author of four NYT Bestsellers: How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, How Not to Diet And his newest book How Not to Age. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine. His Instagram account NutritionFacts.org has 1.2 million followers.