Marathon Training Academy

In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it was like to be a track & field commentator at the Olympic Games. Carrie will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Paris Olympics. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training! Sponsor Links Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown during runs. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. 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. Carrie Tollefson is a former middle-distance runner from Minnesota. She won the 1500m at the 2004 US Olympic Trials and made it to the semi finals in the 2004 games in Greece. Carrie attended Villanova University and got a degree in communications. She continues to make her home in Minnesota with husband Charlie and her three children. Carrie is the host of the C Tolle Run Podcast. She also works as an analyst and broadcaster for a variety of media outlets covering events such as the NYC Marathon and most recently the Olympic Games.

In this episode we round up the news, stories and statistics from the 2024 Olympic Marathon and other running events. Plus, Trevor shares what he’s been doing in Europe for the last three weeks. Sponsor Links Sidekick -muscle scraping tools that are must-haves in your injury prevention tool box! We recommend the ‘My Personal PT Bundle’. Use our link for 15% off your 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. Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. Want to lean more about Olympic running events? See this post.

In this bonus episode Trevor sits down with Doug Mayer, founder of Run the Alps, to discuss the joys of trail running. Doug shares his biggest tip for achieving longevity in running, and describes the unique trail races in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Doug Mayer grew up in the US, cross country skiing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with his older brothers. In a past life he worked as a Producer for the NPR show Car Talk. Today he runs his business Run the Alps and writes for a number of trail running media outlets, including Outside, Trail Runner, and Ultrasignup. His latest book is Run the Alps Switzerland: 30 Must-Do Trail Runs. He lives in Chamonix, France with his partner and dog Izzy. 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.

In this episode we bring you on a 114 mile journey around the highest mountain in the Alps -the famous Tour du Mont Blanc. We begin in Chamonix, France and then cross into Italy, Switzerland, and back to Chamonix with listeners to the MTA podcast. Listen as we describe the beauty and the challenge of the trail, the mountain culture of the Alps, and the endurance mindset of the runners who joined us there. *Special thanks to Angie Spencer, Jeff Thompson, Anna Haberzettle, James and Susie Jin, Kelly Heffner, Becca Schaldt, Parker Watson, Deborah Brown, Tamra Ludlow, Alistair Crompton, Marion Giraud, and Run the Alps! Episode Sponsors Sidekick -muscle scraping tools that are must-haves in your injury prevention tool box! We recommend the ‘My Personal PT Bundle’. Use our link for 15% off your 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. The Richmond Marathon -Meet Trevor and be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon November 16th! Run the Alps -the Chamonix based tour company we used. We ran a total of 183.09km (114.43 miles) We climbed 9,810m (32,667ft) We descended 10,424m (34,711.92ft)

In this episode Coach Angie shares four principles to help you embrace the truth that you can do hard things . . . and shares her favorite books on the topic. Plus, Trevor figures out how to do hard things the lazy way. Sponsor Links 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. Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown during runs. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. AG1 -a foundational nutrition supplement. Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Book List When you do hard things you’ll definitely get resistance and push back from some people but you’ll also inspire more people to live courageous lives. I like to read memoirs of people who share the ups and downs on the road to success. There are some great books and podcasts out there about courageous people. Let Your Mind Run by Deena Pastor Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio Running Outside Your Comfort Zone by Susan Lacke The Long Run by Matt Long Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer Spartan Up by Joe De Sena Unbroken by Laura Hildebrand Out There by David Clark What Doesn’t Kill Us by Scott Carney It’s Great to Suck At Something by Karen Rinaldi Do Hard Things by Steve Magness Running Outside Your Comfort Zone by Susan Lacke Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Basin Endure by Alex Hutchinson Choose Strong by Sally McRae The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey Bravey by Alexi Pappas Out and Back by Hillary Allen Comfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodrin Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Master of Change by Brad Stulberg The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Grit—The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf The Unstoppable Mindset by Alden Mills Mindful Running by Mackenzie L. Havey

In this episode Coach Angie shares tips (and stories) to help you better deal with hot weather during training and on race day. Links Mentioned in This Episode Sidekick Muscle Scraping Tools -Use our link for 15% off. We recommend the My Personal PT Bundle. The Drury Hotel Company -save 10% on your stay with our link! Over 150 locations around the USA. PATH Projects Shorts and Gear -Use our link for 10% off! Trevor loves the 9 inch Graves PX shorts. The Richmond Marathon -America’s Friendliest Marathon. AG1 -a foundational nutrition supplement. Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Go further in your running with the help of a MTA Running Coach Summer ranks among many people’s favorite season of the year but many runners have mixed feelings, especially when it comes to their training. They’re often surprised to find that keeping momentum going during the summer can be a challenge. If you’re struggling to be consistent in your marathon training this summer you are not alone!

In this episode Coach Amber, RD, joins us to answer nutrition questions sent in from listeners to the podcast. We discuss fueling with candy versus gels, the best time to carb load, hunger during those heavy mileage weeks, ideal protein intake, afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, iron deficiency, nutrition during peri-menopause, weight-loss, snacking, low-carb eating, nutrient combining, and more! Sponsor Links 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. UCAN -try UCAN 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. Coach Amber Velasquez has a Master of Health Sciences and is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian and a certified personal trainer. She’s a coach at MetPro and loves all things nutrition & fitness!

In this episode we speak with Jasmin Paris -a British ultrarunner who became the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons in its 38 year history! (Only 20 people have finished Barkley before the cutoff). Links Mentioned in This Episode Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown during runs. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order. Exakt Health -a physical therapy app that specializes in the rehab of running injuries and prevention. Download and test the app with a 7-day free trial via the Apple or Google Play Store and with the code ‘MTA‘ you get up to 40% off the 3- and 6-month subscriptions.” AG1 -a foundational nutrition supplement backed by multiple research studies. Try AG1 and get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marathon Training Academy (@marathonacademy) Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the Barkely Marathons, finishing in 59:58:21, just 99 seconds inside the cut-off time. She received significant media attention in 2019 for her overall win at the Spine Race where she set a new race record finishing the 268 miles (431.3 km) in 83 hours 12 minutes and 23 seconds, becoming the first woman to win the event overall. Paris has an undergraduate degree from the University of Liverpool (2008) and a Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh (2020). She is a small-animal vet and a senior lecturer in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. She and her husband and two children and make their home in Scotland.

In this episode we speak with Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, entrepreneur, and author of the book ‘Unstoppable Mindset -How to Use What You Have to Get What you Want’. Links Mentioned in This Episode MetPro Nutrition Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals. $500 off their concierge coaching with our link! Exakt Health -a physical therapy app that specializes in the rehab of running injuries and prevention. Download and test the app with a 7-day free trial via the Apple or Google Play Store and with the code ‘MTA‘ you get up to 40% off the 3- and 6-month subscriptions.” AG1 -a foundational nutrition supplement backed by multiple research studies. Try AG1 and get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. About Alden Mills Alden Mills is a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and author of multiple books including Unstoppable Mindset. Before joining the Navy he was a National Collegiate Champion rower, earning Gold and Silver medals at the Olympic Festival. Alden is an Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness. Awarded 40+ patents worldwide and founder of multiple businesses. He and his family make their home in California.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Bradley Schaeffer -a podiatrist, foot surgeon, runner, and star on TLC’s ‘My Feet Are Killing Me’. Dr. Brad shares tips on dealing with heel pain, Morton’s neuroma, achilles tendinitis, arch pain, corns, blisters, and bunions. Links Mentioned in This Episode Previnex makers of Joint Health PLUS® and Muscle Health PLUS -usethe code MTASTRENGTH and you’ll save 15% off your entire order! Sidekick Tool -must-haves in your injury prevention tool box! We recommend the My Personal PT Bundle. Use our link to get 15% off your order. The Richmond Marathon -Be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon on November 16th 2024! Dr. Brad Schaeffer is and expert podiatrist at Central Park Sole in NYC. He is a Board Certified Foot Surgeon and runner. He can be seen on the TV show “My Feet Are Killing Me” -which ran for four seasons on TLC. The show is like Dr. Pimple Popper for feet. The doctors handle extreme and bizarre foot issues of desperate patients.