Marathon Success Story with Marty Gardner

07/11/23 • 62 min

In this episode we speak with Marty Gardner -an Academy member who went from a self-described overweight depressed man who lacked self confidence, to a Marathon Maniac and ultra runner!

In May he completed the Keys 100, a point-to-point race from Key Largo to Key West, Florida.

In the quick tip segment, Coach Angie shares how heart rate training will improve your running.

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The Boulderthon in Boulder, Colorado, October 8th. Trevor is doing a live podcast episode at the expo. Use the code MTA20 to save $20!

Speak with Coach Nicole -book a free 30 minute call with our head coach.

Miles with Marty Podcast

Room to Read -Tokyo Marathon participating charity. Angie and Trevor are running the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.

Marty Gardner, at the Keys 100

In this episode we speak with Marty Gardner -an Academy member who went from a self-described overweight depressed man who lacked self confidence, to a Marathon Maniac and ultra runner!

In May he completed the Keys 100, a point-to-point race from Key Largo to Key West, Florida.

In the quick tip segment, Coach Angie shares how heart rate training will improve your running.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Joint Health PLUS® by Previnex -our top recommended joint supplement for runners. Save 15% with code MTA

Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%.

The Boulderthon in Boulder, Colorado, October 8th. Trevor is doing a live podcast episode at the expo. Use the code MTA20 to save $20!

Speak with Coach Nicole -book a free 30 minute call with our head coach.

Miles with Marty Podcast

Room to Read -Tokyo Marathon participating charity. Angie and Trevor are running the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.

Marty Gardner, at the Keys 100

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In this episode we feature questions sent in by listeners about carbon plated shoes, minimalism, shoe rotation, inserts, wear patterns, shoe size selection, pronation, GPS watches and more! We are joined by Fred Joslyn -a local running store owner and 3X winner of the Steamtown Marathon.

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Fred Joslyn is the owner of Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg and Fleet Feet Harrisburg. He is a former collegiate runner and was the Division 3 NCAA champion in the 5,000 meters; he qualified for the 2012 Olympic marathon trials, and was part of the American 50k team that won the World Championship in Qatar. He has finished first at the Harrisburg Marathon twice and the Steamtown Marathon three times!

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