Marathon Training Academy

In this episode we replay a popular interview we did with Kathrine Switzer -trailblazer who broke the gender barrier and became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number. This conversation is a nice follow-up to our last episode about the first women’s Olympic Marathon. Listen as Kathrine recalls what it […]

In this episode we speak with Stephen Lane, author of the book ‘Long Run to Glory -The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made it Happen’. Though the modern Olympics began in 1896 it took until 1984 before women had their own marathon event. Learn the inspiring stories of […]

In this episode we share the recording from Trevor’s live interview and Q&A with Scott Jurek at the Boulder Marathon in Boulder, Colorado. Scott Jurek is one of the most decorated ultramarathoners of all time! He’s also a Boulder local, NYT Bestselling Author, physical therapist, and dad. Scott answers questions about dealing with race-day nerves, […]

In this episode we speak with Academy member JJ Stark-Modlin. Once upon a time she hated running and was even advised that, because of her injures, she’d never be able to run a full marathon. She has since run 27 marathons and dropped her finishing time from 5:06 down to 3:32. After a ten year […]

In this episode we speak with Brad Stulberg -performance coach and author of new book ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing —Including You’.

In this episode we answer nutrition questions sent in by listeners to podcast. We’re helping runners troubleshoot pre-run and intra run fueling, bonking, nutrition for peri-menopause and menopause, how to add more protein to your diet, including vegan protein sources, dealing with nausea and after a race, and the 3 essential nutrition practices you don’t […]

Running doesn’t have to suck! In this episode we explore the relationship between fitness and play. Learn about the psychology of “movement play” and seven ways to have fun while training for a marathon. And don’t forget you’ll have a great time as an Academy member hanging out with us online! Learn more here.

In this episode we speak with Doug Mayer -journalist and author of the book “The Race That Changed Running, The Inside Story of UTBM”. Plus we’ll tell you about a running retreat in the Alps we are hosting next year and how you can be a part! The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, […]

In this episode we speak with Martinus Evans author of the book, Slow AF Run Club. Hear how Martinus got into running while weighing over 300 pounds and how he overcame the challenges faced by slower runners! Martinus Evans has run more than eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die”. […]

In this episode we speak with Steven Waldon -a coach on our team who just returned from a 155 mile run across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia!