Marathon Training Academy

A Disappointing Marathon

In this episode Coach Angie answers a question sent in by a listener who had a disappointing marathon due to severe cramping. What went wrong and how does one process a d

Enter the Pain Cave

In this episode we speak with Rafael Hidalgo who shares how endurance running can rewire your brain and transform your life. Rafael, who completed the 110 mile Ultra-Trai

Yes, We are in a Running Boom!

In this episode we speak with Genae Salinas the event director at the largest running industry trade show in the world. We discuss the current running boom, what trends a

Des Linden and Magda Boulet on Running the Marathon des Sables

In this episode, we are joined by Des Linden and Magda Boulet, who recount their adventure competing at the Marathon des Sables—a seven-day, 168-mile stage race across th

Expert Advice for Running Your First Marathon

In this crossover episode with Another Mother Runner podcast, we serve up expert advice for your first marathon—from how to pace yourself so you reach the finish line wit

Trust Your Training to Go the Distance!

In this episode Coach Angie shares how to have the confidence to trust your training to go the distance on race day. This is how you finish 26.2 miles when your longest d

This Runner Almost Died from Drinking too Much Water!

Imagine surviving your first marathon, only to nearly die from drinking water. In this episode, a Barcelona-based listener shares his terrifying battle with water intoxic

The 27th Mile with Dimity McDowell

In this episode we speak with Dimity McDowell about her new book The 27th Mile: How to Smooth the Rough Transition Out of Your Running Years. Dimity has written for numer

Recap of our Dolomites Running Adventure

In this episode we bring you along on our epic 80-mile running adventure in the Italian Dolomites. Hear trail running tips from our expert mountain guides, and inspiratio

More Ask the Coach Q&A

In this episode we bring you part 2 of our Ask the Coach Q&A as we tackle questions about fueling for an ultra, shin splints, bunions, super shoes, strength training, run

Ask the Coach Q&A (2026 Edition)

In this episode Coach Angie and Coach Abby answer questions about running marathons (and getting faster) after age 50, considerations for female runners in menopause and

Hard Work Pays Off -Interview with Cari Masek

In this episode, we speak with longtime Academy member Cari Masek, who ran her first marathon after being inspired by an episode of this podcast. Running has changed her

Angie and Trevor’s Top 3 Picks

In this episode we share our top three gear picks, running books, favorite marathons, runners we admire, interesting things we’ve found on a run, embarrassing running mis

The People Who Made the Marathon Cool

In this episode we speak with bestselling author Martin Dugard about the inspiring people who made running mainstream. The first NYC Marathon only had 127 runners (only 1

The 2 Hour Marathon Barrier has Been Smashed

In this episode Angie and Trevor discuss the watershed moment that just happened at the London Marathon when two runners smashed the 2 Hour Barrier in the marathon.  Saba

Sara Hall -For the Love of the Grind!

In this episode we speak with Sara Hall about her new memoir ‘For The Love Of The Grind’! Sara won the Master’s Division at the 2026 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:31:5

Run the Athens Marathon with Angie, Trevor, and Dean Karnazes!

Trevor and Angie here just jumping into your podcast feed with an important announcement! Do you dream of running the Authentic Athens Marathon? This coming November we a

You Never Know What Running a Marathon Will Lead to Next!

In this episode, Trevor and Angie take you behind the scenes of what happened after Trevor completed his first marathon in 2011. Flashback with us to a sub-4 breakthrough

What I’ve Learned About Marathon Training as I’ve Gotten Older

In this episode Coach Angie shares what she’s learned about training as she’s gotten older. She ran her first marathon in 2008 and has since completed 72 marathons and ul

Interview with Mike Wardian

In this episode we speak with Mike Wardian -the 51 year old adventure runner who recently set the record for fastest 50k on Seven Continents in Seven Consecutive Days!  H