Angie and Trevor’s Top 3 Picks
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Angie and Trevor from the Marathon Training Academy deliver a vibrant, personal deep dive into their top three picks across running, adventure, gear, and life—revealing that the most meaningful moments often come from struggle, community, and unexpected joy. What stands out isn’t just their elite race resumes or gear preferences, but the raw honesty about injuries, ego battles, and the emotional weight behind milestones like finishing all 50 states or surviving a 50-mile race with a seized hamstring. Their candid reflections on post-run indulgences—burgers, Cheetos, and Diet Coke—contrast with Trevor’s disciplined coffee habits and Angie’s sugar-free lifestyle, proving that healthy habits aren’t one-size-fits-all. The episode’s heart lies in how they’ve turned setbacks into growth: a year off racing, a crying fit on the Tour du Mont Blanc, and even a wallet found with a concealed carry permit—all transformed into stories of resilience, connection, and purpose. Ultimately, they argue that running isn’t about speed or medals, but about showing up, embracing the mess, and building a life where every step counts.
Running marathons builds resilience, discipline, and confidence far beyond the finish line—especially when you push through injury or self-doubt.
Post-race recovery isn’t just physical—indulging in junk food like burgers and Cheetos is a legitimate emotional reset and celebration.
The most powerful running moments often come from adversity: a crying fit on the Tour du Mont Blanc, a year off racing, or a hamstring seizure mid-50 miler.
Gear like Leckie trekking poles and Coros Apex watches aren’t just tools—they’re enablers of endurance, comfort, and mental ease on tough trails.
Community is a top motivator: meeting listeners in person, running with friends, and even reuniting a lost wallet with its owner make running deeply human.
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Top 3s: Running Books
Angie and Trevor share their top three running books: Angie picks *Let Your Mind Run*, *Do Hard Things*, and *Born to Run*; Trevor chooses *Ultra Marathon Man*, *Born to Run*, and *Endure*.
Top 3 Marathons
“There's Trevor before Japan and there's Trevor after Japan.”
Top 3 Adventures
Angie’s top adventures: Run the Alps (Mount Blanc), Alaska road trip, and Scotland with Adrienne. Trevor’s: Alps runs, Alaska camper journey, and Via Ferrata climbing in Austria.
Top 3 Gear Picks
Angie: Coros Apex watch, Nathan Pinnacle hydration vest, MTA running hat. Trevor: Leckie Ultra Trail trekking poles, Path Projects shorts, Ultra Lone Peak Nines shoes.
“Boom, there it is. One of the greatest medals of all time. Maybe one of the most memorable.”
“There's Trevor before Japan and there's Trevor after Japan.”
“I'm a back of the packer now. It's hard on my ego.”
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Prevanex
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Christopher McDougall
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Ultra Running
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Dean Karnazes
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Jen Shelton
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IQ Bar
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Alex Hutchinson
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Sean Astin
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Steve Magnus
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Tarahumara runners
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