Marathon Training Academy

Angie and Trevor
  • 4.8 (1.5K)
  • Fitness
  • Semiweekly

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 says about the MTA Podcast: “If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. The duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein, and even actor Sean Astin have all stopped by.”

  1. 7h ago

    Join our 2027 Running Retreat in the Alps!

    Next summer we are hosting a running retreat to the Zermatt Marathon in Switzerland -home of the iconic peak, the Matterhorn. After the marathon we will visit Chamonix, France, the trail running capital of the world! This tour includes two countries, two cultures, and two iconic mountains: The Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Can you join us? The tour starts on June 30th 2027. Please email us if you are interested in going! SEE THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS: https://www.marathontrainingacademy.com/running-retreat-in-switzerland-and-france

  2. Oct 31

    “As Long As I’m Going, I’m Growing”

    In this episode we speak with with longtime listener and Academy member Yali Szulanski, about how running has become a practice of recovery, faith, and learning to feel safe and strong in her body—and how to pursue ambitious goals without tying your worth to the outcome. Yali Szulanski is a rabbi, mother of three, writer, and spiritual and emotional counselor. She’s an Academy Member and long-time listener to the podcast and is running the NYC Marathon and Philadelphia Marathons this fall. “I’ve listened to Marathon Training Academy since training for my first marathon in 2019. Since then, your voices have accompanied me through 13 marathons, who knows how many half marathons, and a 50K, countless early mornings, difficult training cycles, personal milestones, and many seasons of life.” 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. 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. And Stay Out There with Altra. 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. 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.

  3. Oct 22

    Replay Episode: Sean Astin on the MTA Podcast

    In this episode we play an interview we did with actor Sean Astin. Sean has completed 13 marathons and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He’s a great storyteller and very open about his struggles as a runner. Sean has over 140 acting credits to his name including Stranger Things, 50 First Dates, Rudy, Encino Man, Goonies, and playing Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He is currently serving a prominent leadership role as the National President of SAG-AFTRA, the Hollywood performers’ union. This conversation was recorded in 2016 after Sean finished the 140.6 mile Kona Ironman. Enjoy! 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. 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. And Stay Out There with Altra. AG1 Next Gen -get 30% off a 90 day supply until October 31st! The Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5K is back Sunday, March 7th, 2027! Register now at sportsbackers.org 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.

  4. Oct 11

    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, including securing multiple outright race victories where she beat the entire field. 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. 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. And Stay Out There with Altra. MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach. AG1 Next Gen -get 30% off a 90 day supply until October 31st!

  5. Oct 2

    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 best out of yourself on the things that matter to you most—and the habits and practices necessary to attain it. His new book is called The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World. 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. AG1 Next Gen -get 30% off a 90 day supply until October 31st! 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. And Stay Out There with Altra. The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k!

  6. Sep 22

    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 the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra. 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.

  7. Sep 13

    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 metobolic coach. 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. And Stay Out There with Altra. The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k! 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. The Pain Cave: Start With Where, Not With Why -book by Rafael Hidalgo

  8. Sep 1

    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. And Stay Out There with Altra. The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k! Drury Hotels -where the extras are not extra! Use our link to save 10% on your stay or use the code RN2025. The Running Event Instagram page. Join the MTA email newsletter! Use this simple opt-in form.

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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 says about the MTA Podcast: “If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. The duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein, and even actor Sean Astin have all stopped by.”

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