Marathon Training Academy

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! [powerpress] [box] 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. [/box] 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 & fitnes

[powerpress] 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). [box] 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. [/box]

[powerpress] 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'. [box] 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. [/box] 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 Champio

[powerpress] 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. [box] 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! [/box] 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

[powerpress] 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. [box] 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 offering the MTA community an exclusive chance to try Edge gels for FREE! All you pay is the cost of shipping. Look for the Marathon Training Academy Sample Pack! [/box]

[powerpress] 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. [box] Episode Sponsors Talk to a running coach about 'leveling-up' your training. 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 you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. [/box]

[powerpress] 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. [box] 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 the cost of shipping. You can also get 20% off anything in their store with the code MTA. The Boston Marathon Handbook -new book by Marc Pollina [/box] Marc W. Pollina is a writer, runner, and entrepreneur. He has completed 26 marathons, including 19 Boston Marathons as a bandit, a charity runner, and a sub-3 qualifier. Pollina earned a BA in English Literature from Hampden-Sydney College and s

[powerpress] 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). [box] 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 16th 2024! AG1 -If you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Emily Sisson Follow her on Instagram UCAN Energy -UCAN is offering the MTA community an exclusive chance to try Edge gels for FREE! All you pay is the cost of shipping. Look for the Marathon Training Academy Sa

[powerpress] In this episode coach Angie explains how to effectively use walking during marathon training and on race day. Learn when walking is advantageous and how to do run/walk intervals (Galloway Method). [box] Sponsors The Las Vegas Marathon -take the city of Las Vegas by storm at the Inaugural event on November 3, 2024! This iconic race will showcase the best of all that Las Vegas has to offer with a Red Rock Canyon start, a tour of downtown Summerlin, the eclectic Arts District, the Las Vegas Strip, and an exciting Fremont Street finish. This is one race that you can’t miss. Etch your name on the archives of running history and become a member of the Las Vegas Marathon’s inaugural group of finishers. Register today using code MTA20 for $20 off on your registration! 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/M

[powerpress] In this episode we bring you along with us to Japan as we recap the Tokyo Marathon. Learn what makes this marathon unique and hear from local MTA podcast listeners about Japanese running culture! [box] Episode Sponsors UCAN Energy -UCAN is offering the MTA community an exclusive chance to try Edge gels for FREE! All you pay is the cost of shipping. Look for the Marathon Training Academy Sample Pack! Room to Read -help us with our charity goals! Educate a child in an underprivileged country for 1 year for only $50. AG1 -If you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. [/box]

[powerpress] In this episode we speak with fellow podcaster Tina Muir co-author of the book 'Becoming a Sustainable Runner -A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet'. Listen as Tina shares why she quit running in 2017 and what brought her back to the sport! [box] 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! Drury Hotels -use our link to save 10% on your stay! Tina's new book -Becoming a Sustainable Runner [/box] Originally from St. Albans, England, Tina Muir was a professional runner who represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland in a world championship. She's a writer, mom, and host of the Running for Real Podcast.

[powerpress] In this episode we bring you part 2 of Ask the Coach Q&A as we field questions about nutrition, fueling, training plans, when to do leg day, breaking 2 hours in the half, perimenopause, running postpartum, how to race Boston, the impact alcohol has on training, and more! [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Free consultation call with MTA Running Coach. MetPro Nutrition Coaching -get $500 off their concierge coaching. Drury Hotels -use our link to save 10% on your stay! Inside Tracker -20% off a blood test [/box] Coach Abby Omerza is a RRCA Certified Coach with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Fitness Leadership. She's a Boston Marathon Qualifier, ultra-runner, and triathlete. Coach Cindy Neldner is a RRCA Certified Running Coach with Masters of Science in Health Services Admin. A former Division 1 Collegiate Heptathlete turned marathoner, she has finished 25 marathons to date.