In this episode we speak with Brad Culp -author of the book The Norwegian Method. Plus, Coach Angie discusses the value of Zone 2 Training.
Brad Culp is a sports journalist who has contributed to many triathlon publications. Culp has finished more than 100 races (including 15 marathons). He currently resides in Illinois with his wife and two children.
His new book is titled The Norwegian Method-The Culture, Science & Humans Behind the Groundbreaking Approach to Elite Endurance Performance.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Lagoon Sleep -take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase.
AG1 -It’s the perfect time to start a new healthy habit and AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box.
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.
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15 Year Podcast Anniversary Episode 🎉
In this episode we celebrate the 15 Year Anniversary of the Podcast! Listeners call in to tell us what running marathons and half marathons has taught them about life.
Runners from all over the world shared their inspiring stories, mantras, and advice. Thanks to everyone who sent in a voicemail, and THANK YOU ALL for supporting the podcast for the last 15 years!
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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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How to Get Into the World Marathon Majors (Part 2)
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In this podcast episode we talk about why you should run the World Marathon Majors; and how to get into the Berlin, Chicago, and NYC Marathons.
Plus we share a special announcement about a trip we are hosting to Dublin, Ireland!
The Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious marathon series in the world, hosting over 250,000 runners per year, and millions applying for a bib. There are basically 4 ways to get into each marathon as a non-elite runner.
Enter the lottery
Run for charity
Qualify with a fast time
Travel with a tour company
But as you will hear, there are many exceptions, nuances, and backdoor ways to get into the Majors.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Sports Tours International USA -Join us at the Dublin Marathon! Get a race bib and 3 nights at a 4-start hotel. Use code MTA when you book your spot.
Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order.
AG1 -It’s the perfect time to start a new healthy habit and AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box.
Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.
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How to Get Into the World Marathon Majors (Part 1)
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Here's your guide to getting a race bib for the Tokyo, Boston, London, and Sydney Marathons! Our next episode will focus on Berlin, Chicago, and New York.
The Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious marathon series in the world, hosting over 250,000 runners per year, and millions applying for a bib. Many runners in our audience are working toward their Six Star Medal (Angie only needs 1 more star).
There are basically 4 ways to get into each marathon as a non-elite runner.
Enter the lottery
Run for charity
Qualify with a fast time
Travel with a tour company
But as you will hear, there are many exceptions, nuances, and backdoor ways to get into the Majors. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
MetPro + MTA Coaching Deal. Special offer we've never done before limited to the first 30 people, signup for MetPro Nutrition coaching will also get MTA Run coaching included at no additional cost. $200 a month savings.
Lagoon Sleep -take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase.
Sports Tours International USA -our top recommended marathon tour company for runners in the USA, UK, France, and Ireland.
AG1 -It’s the perfect time to start a new healthy habit and AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box.
Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.
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How to Run the Perfect Race: Interview with Matt Fitzgerald
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In this episode we speak with Matt Fitzgerald author of the book 'How to Run the Perfect Race -Better Racing Through Better Pacing'. Matt will explain why many runners struggle with pacing in the marathon. We also take a look at the concept of "Work Rate"; and the central governor theory of fatigue versus Brehm's motivational intensity theory.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Joint Health Plus! -Protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order.
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".
Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.
Book: How to Run the Perfect Race -Better Racing Through Better Pacing
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Matt Fitzgerald is a coach, nutritionist, and author of books on endurance sports including Pain & Performance, 80/20 Running, How Bad do you Want it and his most recent book “How to Run the Perfect Race- Better Racing Through Better Pacing.” He is cofounder of 80/20 Endurance and a lifelong endurance athlete.
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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