Marathon Training Academy

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 as the first American to win the brutal TDS race at UTMB in Chamonix, France. A mother of two based in Colorado, she transitioned from manual labor in forestry to professional sports without any collegiate athletic background, rapidly rising to the top 10 female ultrarunners in the nation. Sponsored by Altra, she is celebrated for her raw toughness, including securing multiple outright race victories where she beat the entire field.

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Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level.

Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra.

MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach.

AG1 Next Gen -get 30% off a 90 day supply until October 31st!

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 Peak Performance. He has written for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among many other large publications.

His work explores principles of mastery, meaning, and excellence that transcend capabilities and domains. He’s particularly interested in the philosophical and psychological foundations of sustainable excellence—getting the best out of yourself on the things that matter to you most—and the habits and practices necessary to attain it.

His new book is called The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level.

AG1 Next Gen -get 30% off a 90 day supply until October 31st!

Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra.

The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k!

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

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Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level.

Previnex -makers of Joint Health Plus and Muscle Health Plus -two products I take every day that help me maximize my recovery and performance as a long distance runner. Use code MTA for 15% off your first order.

Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra.

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.

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-Trail du Mont-Blanc in 2023, believes the race’s most meaningful story lies not at the front of the pack, but at the back—and deserves to be told. He unpacks this philosophy in his book, The Pain Cave: Start With Where, Not With Why.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level.

MetPro.co -get a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metobolic coach.

Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra.

The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k!

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.

The Pain Cave: Start With Where, Not With Why -book by Rafael Hidalgo

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 are driving it, and how long will it last?

Speak with a MTA Running Coaching about your goals! We are here to help you get to the next level.

Drink AG1 -powerful, clinically-backed drink that fills common nutrient gaps and supports a healthy immune system—all in just one scoop.

Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed with the Altra Fit, with room for your toes for comfort, balance, and strength. Use code MTA10 for 10% off. And Stay Out There with Altra.

The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Sign up for the Capital One 8k!

Drury Hotels -where the extras are not extra! Use our link to save 10% on your stay or use the code RN2025.

The Running Event Instagram page.

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