Hard Work Pays Off -Interview with Cari Masek
From Marathon Training Academy by Angie and Trevor
June 2, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Cari Masek, who shares her journey of running her first marathon and how it transformed her life.
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 life — giving her the confidence to set goals, dream big, and inspire others. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. June 3 is Global Running Day and UCAN is doing their biggest sale of the year! Get 40% OFF sitewide with code MTA40 . Stock up on long-lasting, easy-on-the-gut fuel, including the NEW Strawberry Kiwi and Citrus Energy Gel + Electrolytes. 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. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. Cari Masek is an avid runner, race pacer, and coach. She races every distance from 5k to 50k, with her favorite being the Half Marathon. Having completed over 100 half marathons, she is currently working on a ONE STATE goal to run every half…
People in this episode
Hosts: Angie, Trevor
Guest: Cari Masek
Topics covered
- marathon training
- running inspiration
- goal setting
- coaching
- personal transformation
Keywords
- marathon
- running
- inspiration
- coaching
- goal setting
- Altra Running
- AG1
Sponsors
Altra Running, AG1 Next Gen
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Marathon Training Academy
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