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!

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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 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes. That’s 13 hours faster than the record set in 2018 by Belgian runner Karel Sabbe. Prior to Dower’s breakthrough, only 10 people had ever managed to traverse the AT in 50 days or less.

Find Tara on Youtube at Tara Treks.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail — commonly known as the Appalachian Trail or simply “the A.T.” — is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, that travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian Mountain Range.

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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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with Bill, Cara, and Sara

Skating the Berlin Marathon

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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’.

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The Six Laws of Running Form

1. Do Not Overstride
2. Cadence is Key
3. Land on the Ball of Your Foot Then Heel Strike
4. Trust Gravity
5. The Heel Pull
6. Achieve True Midstance

Bio: Dr. Matt Silver is a sports physical therapist, running coach, and running form analyst. He founded Alpha Project Physic & Performance, where he shares his innovative approach to helping distance runners, marathoners, ultra runners, and athletes to run better with less pain and reach their running goals. He is the author of “Built to Run— The Runner’s Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, and Optimizing Running Performance Now and For Life.” He and his wife make their home in Frederick, Maryland.

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!

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Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.

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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.

In this episode with speak with Laura Green, comedian and public speaker with a viral presence on social media helping runners laugh and enjoy the run.

This is a fun conversation about how Laura got into running marathons and what it’s like to make a living as a content creator in the running space.

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Bio: Laura Green is a comedic content creator who aims to get runners to have a good laugh at themselves. The ultimate goal is to make the viewer feel more connected to the running world by letting them all in on the inside jokes of being a runner. She’s followed by over 200,000 people online.

Laura a physical therapist and mother of three. In college she competed in the 800 meters at Northeastern University in Boston. After college she traveled the world and helped found the San Fransisco chapter of November Project in 2013.

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!

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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.

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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.

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