Robin Walters shares her experience working with a running coach from Marathon Training Academy. We spoke with Robin after she ran a 3:37:18 marathon and qualified for Boston with a 13 minute cushion. Listen to her inspiring podcast interview here ..read more

If you came to our house you’d see that our unfinished basement is essentially our home gym. It’s not fancy but we love it. We have a treadmill, weight bench, water rower, punching bag, chin-up bar, and even an infrared sauna. Do you listen to music when you work out? I do. I turn the music up loud when I’m down in our pain cave home gym. I’ve been using a TRIBIT speaker for a few years and they were nice enough to send me their new model (which rocks)! TRIBIT XSound Plus 2 This is an updated version of the MaxSound Plus. The improvements include 6W’s more power, 4 hours more playtime, 5.3 Bl ..read more

In this episode we share training tips for running a down hill race and recap our trip to the Revel White Mountains Marathon in New Hampshire. Sponsors IceBug Running Shoes. Icebug’s traction-packed running shoes excel in all conditions while treading lighter on the planet. Use code “MTA” to save 15%! MetPro Nutrition Coaching. -You can 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. Go to: MetPro: MetPro.co/MTA to get $500 off their concierge coaching. UCAN Energy -UCAN is ..read more

Congrats to our coaching client Luis who finished the Ultra Blue Island Marathon in Portugal and won his age group! He writes, “Completed my trail marathon race with a time of 5:53:48. The race was cut by 6Ks due to high winds at the original arrival location because it is sandy and volcanic ashes; the winds could cause issues to runners. If I had to continue to 42k, since it was 6K all downhill, based on my last lap of 6:21, I would have had 6:28ish, meaning MTA Coach Henry helped me shave off one hour from last year’s time. I came in 37th overall out of 208 (42K-runners & young ones too ..read more

Congrats to our coaching client Alicia who earned a 5 minute PR at the London Marathon! She writes, “The London Marathon was simply amazing! The crowd support is out of this world. There are no words to properly describe the joy you have when crossing over Tower Bridge! I finished with a time of 3:52:56 which is a 5 min PR and what I am calling my B and a half goal I couldn’t be happier with this finish! Thanks Coach Abby for getting me to another start line and helping me to continue to chase my goals ..read more

Congrats to Sarah who earned her BQ running 4:16 at the Eugene Marathon! Her daughter Emily paced her to a strong finish. Both Sarah and Emily are coached by MTA Coach Abby. Emily writes, “Huge shoutout to Coach Abby who helped my mom and I train for today’s Eugene marathon! My mom is 62 and needed a 4:20 to BQ and we finished in in 4:16:31!!! We are incredibly grateful for the MTA community. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without everyone ..read more

In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Robin Walters, about how she ‘leveled-up’ her life through marathon training! Once upon a time she hated running but now she’s a Boston Marathon qualifier. Hear how she dreamed big, took consistent action, and ran strong on race day. Episode Sponsors Talk to a running coach about training for a BQ or PR. Previnex makers of Joint Health PLUS® and Muscle Health PLUS -usethe code MTASTRENGTH and you’ll save 15% off your entire order! The Richmond Marathon -Be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon on November 16th 2024! AG1 -If ..read more

In this episode with speak with Marc Pollina author of the ‘The Boston Marathon Handbook -an ‘Insider’s Guide to Training for and Succeeding in the Ultimate Road Race‘. Plus, we give you a quick run down of what happened at this year’s Boson Marathon. Links Talk to a running coach about training for a BQ or PR. 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 t ..read more

In this episode we speak with Emily Sisson who will be competing for the USA at the 2024 Olympics. She previously held the American half marathon record and currently holds the American marathon record. She ran 2:22:42 to place 2nd at the US Olympic Marathon Trials and earned a spot at the Paris Games (with Fiona O’Keeffe and Dakotah Lindwurm). Links Mentioned in This Episode 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 ..read more

Coach Athena answers a question about optimal carbohydrate intake per hour. Speak with an expert running coach about your goals! Coach Athena Farias RRCA Level 2 Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Corrective Exercise Specialist Masters in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Certified Coach in Menopause for Athletes and Women Are Not Small Men courses 15 marathons (5 Boston qualifiers), 7 ultras, countless half marathons and numerous obstacle race 1st place finishes. Endurance junkie and lover of all things trail running ..read more