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Marathon Training Academy

Angie and Trevor
Marathon Training
Running
Nutrition
Boston Marathon
Marathon Running
Marathon Training Academy
Trail Running
Running Community
New York City Marathon
Berlin Marathon
World Marathon Majors
Tokyo Marathon
Endurance Training
Norwegian Method
Dean Karnazes
Ultra Running
Personal Growth
Marathons
Athens Marathon
Strength Training

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... more

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In this episode we speak with with longtime listener and Academy member Yali Szulanski, about how running has become a practice of recovery, faith, and learning to feel safe and strong in her body—and how to pursue ambitious goals without tying your ... more

In this episode we play an interview we did with actor Sean Astin. Sean has completed 13 marathons and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He’s a great storyteller and very open about his struggles as a runner.

Sean has over 140 acting ... more

In this episode, we speak with ultra-runner Careth Arnold about her meteoric rise in the ultra-running world, her racing highlights, and the deep connection between faith and endurance.

Bio: Careth Arnold is an elite ultrarunner who made history a... more

In this episode we speak with Brad Stulberg author of the book, ‘The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World‘.

Brad Stulberg is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness, and coauthor of Pe... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Astin
Actor with more than 140 credits and 13 completed marathons
SAG-AFTRA
Episode: Replay Episode: Sean Astin on the MTA Podcast
Careth Arnold
Elite ultrarunner and mother of two, first American to win the TDS race at UTMB
Altra
Episode: Interview with Careth Arnold: Faith and Endurance
Brad Stulberg
Bestselling author of The Way of Excellence; researcher and writer on performance and psychology
Brad Stulberg, Author
Episode: The Way of Excellence, Interview with Brad Stulberg
Rafael Hidalgo
Author and ultrarunner
Author of The Pain Cave
Episode: Enter the Pain Cave
Genea Salinas
Director of The Running Event
The Running Event (TRE)
Episode: Yes, We are in a Running Boom!
Des Linden
Olympic marathoner, 2018 Boston Marathon winner, trail/ultra runner
Professional runner
Episode: Des Linden and Magda Boulet on Running the Marathon des Sables
Magdalena Lewy-Boulet
Olympian (2008), Western States winner (2015), Marathon de Sable 2018 winner
Professional runner
Episode: Des Linden and Magda Boulet on Running the Marathon des Sables
Angie Spencer
Founders of Marathon Training Academy, running coach
Marathon Training Academy
Episode: Expert Advice for Running Your First Marathon
Trevor Spencer
Co-founder of Marathon Training Academy, former non-runner turned marathoner
Marathon Training Academy
Episode: Expert Advice for Running Your First Marathon

Hosts

Trevor Spencer
Co-host and founder of the coaching-focused running show; participates in coaching discussions, guest interviews, and narrative runner journeys.
Angie Spencer
Co-host and coaching expert; leads conversations on marathon training philosophy, coaching techniques, and athlete stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • My Favorite Running Podcast!

    One of my favorite running podcasts, and a recent episode had a particularly meaningful impact on my experience at the Newport Marathon this past weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willpowerwright
    United States17 days ago
  • A true running community

    I’ve listened to Marathon Training Academy since training for my first marathon in 2019. Since then, Trevor and Angie’s voices have accompanied me through 13 marathons, who knows how many half marathons, and a 50K, countless early mornings, difficult training cycles, personal milestones, and many seasons of life. The podcast has been a constant source of community, encouragement, wisdom, and perspective, and I’ve learned so much from both of you and your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SabrabeanYS
    United States19 days ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    I have listened to the MTA podcast for nearly a decade, ever since training for my first marathon. Angie and Trevor have got me through many a training run and were instrumental in helping me complete my first marathon in NYC back in 2018. However, whether you a training for a marathon, a half marathon or any run of lesser or longer distance than this, you will find a wealth of information by tuning in to this fab podcast and will I’m sure enjoy the warmth of the husband and wife duo that is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cath Eley
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • All ads

    The first ten minutes is add and self promotions from their athletes. What am I even listening to?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    giga chad ukraine
    United States6 months ago
  • Absolutely incredible!

    This show is so practical and perfect to take along on all my runs. Expert guests and inspirational stories from elite to everyday runners make this an All-Star podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    airforcepadre
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently high-quality and the host duo works well together.
The show balances elite insight with accessible advice for everyday runners.
Ads are sometimes too frequent for some episodes.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable coaching and motivational storytelling.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interview with Careth Arnold: Faith and Endurance
Q: So we were hoping that you could elaborate on prayer being your secret weapon.
Arnold says she prays through the uncertainty and emotional pressure before big races, entrusting what she cannot control to God after doing her part in preparation.
Interview with Careth Arnold: Faith and Endurance
Q: Can you tell us what's it like and what was it like to win the TDS?
Arnold describes the TDS as a midnight-start, point-to-point course from Italy to Chamonix with varied and technical terrain. Recent high-altitude training helped her, and she finished in under 23 hours to become the first American winner.
Replay Episode: Sean Astin on the MTA Podcast
Q: What other takeaways from that experience, since you've thought about it and deconstructed it after the fact?
Astin highlights the value of qualified coaching, persistence, patience, proper preparation, and recognizing that the body needs time to adapt.
Replay Episode: Sean Astin on the MTA Podcast
Q: How scary was that, hitting the water with all those other people?
Astin says open-water swimming terrified him. He froze and panicked during an early attempt, then built confidence through repeated practice, including swimming alone in Malibu.
Enter the Pain Cave
Q: What does your 'Pain Cave' philosophy mean in practice for training and life?
Pain Cave is about entering a space of intentional challenge to discover what you're truly capable of; it combines neuroscience, heart's pull, and meaningful purpose to transform fear and exhaustion into growth and meaning.

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What is Marathon Training Academy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, coaching-focused show for runners aiming to go further and faster, with a clear emphasis on marathon training, endurance strategies, fueling, recovery, and injury prevention. Episodes routinely blend expert coaching insights with real-world stories from elite and everyday runners, plus hands-on guidance from a team of experienced coaches. Listeners can expect actionable tips on pacing, long-run planning, strengthening, and optimizing gear and nutrition, often framed by guest perspectives from top endurance athletes, race directors, and authors. A standout trait is the balanced mix of technical how-to content and relatable, personal journeys that make complex concepts feel accessible and motivating for a wide running audience.

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1. Run4PRs
2. The Strength Running Podcast
3. Marathon Handbook Podcast
4. The Running Explained Podcast
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Marathon Training Academy launched 17 years ago and published 62 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Marathon Training Academy include:

1. Sean Astin
2. Careth Arnold
3. Brad Stulberg
4. Rafael Hidalgo
5. Genea Salinas
6. Des Linden
7. Magdalena Lewy-Boulet
8. Angie Spencer

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