In this episode we speak with Joe De Sena an accomplished athlete, leader, and founder and CEO of Spartan. His goal is to get 100 million people off the couch. His new book is called, Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principle That Make Your a Champion. Life will throw many obstacles in your path, learn how an "unfixed mindset" can truly elevate your game.
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Shokz- the industry leader and pioneer in open-ear headphone technology. Use code MTA for a discount!
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..
AG1 Next Gen -get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order.
Run the London Marathon in 2026 with Sports Tours International USA. They have guaranteed bibs!
The Richmond Marathon on November 15, 2024 -America's Friendliest Marathon!
Extreme Balance -book by Joe De Sena, Ben Askren, and David Sacks, Ph.D.
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Announcement: Run the Dublin Marathon with Angie and Trevor
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We have another international running adventure planed this year and you are invited. We are going to Ireland to run the Dublin Marathon on October 26th 2025. Do you want to go?
We have 6 spots left. Please email us or sign up with this link. Enter code MTA at checkout.
Dates: Friday October 24th to Tuesday October 28th 2025 (3 night or 4 night options)
The Dublin Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in Europe and requires a lottery or charity entry. The lottery has ended but worry not, we have guaranteed race entries through our sponsor Sports Tours International.
The course is relatively flat course with a 7 hour cut-off. It passes through many of Dublin's famous 18th century Georgian streets and the beautiful Phoenix Park, Europe's largest urban park. The race crosses the city, north and south of the river Liffey.
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What is included:
Guaranteed race bibs for up to 2 runners
3-4 nights accommodation at the 4 star Hyatt Centric The Liberties Hotel
Daily complementary breakfast
Welcome reception Friday evening
Shakeout run Saturday morning and escorted trip to the expo.
MTA meet-up later that day
Post-race party for all guests
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The Jamison Extension
The next day, for those who want to stay an extra night, we are visiting the Jamison Distillery where the famous Jameson whiskey is made for a cask draw and tasting. We will have a guided tour of their warehouse and hear all about our ‘Grain to Glass’ process. Then we plan to visit a famous pub or two like the Temple Bar Pub.
Spots are limited, so please email us if you are interested or sign up on the Sports Tours website with this link: https://sportstoursinternational.com/event/irish-life-dublin-marathon/
Enter code MTA at checkout to get notified about special events and meetups with Trevor and Angie in Dublin!
Cheers!
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Interview with Henry Abbott -Sports Journalist and Author
In this episode we interview Henry Abbott -sports journalist and author of the book 'Ballistic, The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance'. Plus, Angie and I run down our 7,000 mile road trip across the USA.
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Interview with Des Linden
In this episode we visit with Olympic runner and Boston Marathon champion Des Linden. Hear about how she has used the words of doubters to her advantage; her shift to ultra and trail running; her thoughts on super shoes and more!
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Links Mentioned in This Episode
Run Coaching. Work with a MTA running Coach.
COROS Watches will help you train according to heart rate. Use code MTA and get an additional free watch band with your purchase! Just pick the band you want, add it to your cart, and use code MTA.
Riverbend Ranch -quality beef raised on American Ranches without hormones or antibiotics. Taste the difference for yourself. Use code MTA at checkout to receive $25 off your first order.
Joint Health Plus by Previnex -prevention is the best medicine and you need to protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order!
The Richmond Marathon on November 15, 2024 -America's Friendliest Marathon!
The Drury Hotel Company -we stayed at the downtown Cleveland Location and loved it! Use our link for 10% off!
AG1 Next Gen -get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order.
Des Linden Instagram: @des_linden
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Ask the Coach Q&A (2025 Edition)
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In this episode Coach Angie and Coach Erin answer questions about heart rate training, running in the heat, warm up drills, hydration, electrolyte sources, strength training, anxiety before long runs, finding time to train, and more! Thank you to everyone who sent in a question!
Coach Angie Spencer has run 70 marathons and ultras, including a marathon in every US state. She is a RRCA and USATF Certified Running Coach and Registered Nurse. Angie loves books and dark chocolate.
Coach Erin Palos is a Certified Running Coach and professional photographer. When she began her running journey it was all she could do to run a mile but she now she is a Boston qualifier, 12X marathoner, ultra runner and Half Ironman finisher. Erin lives in LA and loves to run with her huskies!
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Linis Mentioned in This Episode
Run Coaching. Work with a MTA running Coach.
COROS Watches will help you train according to heart rate. Use code MTA and get an additional free watch band with your purchase! Just pick the band you want, add it to your cart, and use code MTA.
Run the London Marathon in 2026! Preregister now for a travel package with Sports Tours International.
Lagoon Sleep -take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase.
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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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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