Episodes

  • A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie

    A Grand Canyon Adventure with Coach Athena and Melanie
    Nov 22 2024
    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!
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    53 mins
  • Interview with Tara Dower

    Interview with Tara Dower
    Nov 12 2024
    In this episode we speak with Tara Dower who set the fastest know time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail by running an average of 54 miles per day for 40 days! Tara Dower is an Altra Elite Athlete based in Virginia, who recently completed the 2,197.4 (3,535 kilometres) mile Appalachian Trail in a record setting […]
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    50 mins
  • Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire

    Marathon Success Story with Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire
    Oct 31 2024
    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 […]
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    47 mins
  • Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe

    Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe
    Oct 23 2024
    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 […]
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    45 mins
  • Interview with Mikuláš Dzurinda -Marathoner and Prime Minister of Slovakia

    Interview with Mikuláš Dzurinda -Marathoner and Prime Minister of Slovakia
    Oct 12 2024
    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. 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 […]
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    46 mins
  • The Largest Marathon in History

    The Largest Marathon in History
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode Trevor brings you to the Berlin Marathon (which celebrated its 50th anniversary). Meet fellow runners and fans of the MTA podcast and hear what it’s like to inline skate the Berlin Marathon. Photos:
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    58 mins
  • The Six Laws of Running Form

    The Six Laws of Running Form
    Sep 22 2024
    In this episode we speak with physical therapy doctor, Matthew Silver, about the Six Laws of Running Form. Dr. Matt is author of the book ‘Built to Run -The Runner’s Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, and Optimizing Running Performance Now and for Life’. The Six Laws of Running Form 1. Do Not Overstride […]
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    48 mins
  • Interview with Dr. Michael Greger

    Interview with Dr. Michael Greger
    Sep 10 2024
    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! Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional […]
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    39 mins