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I
t's possibly the most-listened-to podcast
produced in the Harrisburg area.
e stats are impressive: 8.4 million total
downloads, including 100,000 monthly
downloads to a worldwide audience, and a banner
10th anniversary this month. In podcast years, that
makes Marathon Training Academy the old man
on the block.
"When we first started, we didn't know how
it would be received," said Angie Spencer. "We
figured there would be an appetite, but we've been
blown away."
Her partner, at Marathon Training Academy and
in life, is her husband Trevor. From a home base of
Carlisle, the couple records three monthly podcasts,
offering marathon training and running advice,
plus interviews with health and fitness experts,
authors and runners. Guests run the gamut, from
elite athletes like Shalane Flanagan, Deena Kastor
and Meb Keflezighi to trailblazing novice runners
like the Philadelphia area's Gene Dykes—who
recently became the fastest marathoner over the
age of 70.
Running advice and stories, it turns out, are
perfect for podcasts.
"No matter how famous or accomplished, most
runners have gone through struggles that are very
relatable," Trevor said. "ey've questioned why
they're putting themselves through suffering,
they've had breakthroughs that are amazing, and
it's all inspiring."
And they tend to be great podcast guests.
"Most people in the running community are
humble and caring, approachable and down to
earth," Trevor said.
Run heaR
From their Carlisle home,
couple hosts popular running,
marathon podcast.
By Karen Hendricks
Trevor Spencer
Angie Spencer
