What it was Like to Run my First Marathon

What it was Like to Run my First Marathon

From Marathon Training Academy by Angie and Trevor

February 20, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Trevor shares his experience of running his first marathon, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a first-time runner.

In this episode we reach into the podcast vault and play a recording from when Trevor ran his first full marathon. This is an entertaining look at the joy and agony a first-timer feels, especially someone who once hated running. After two years of hard work Trevor was able to transform himself from a desk potato to a successful marathon finisher. He ran the 2011 St. Louis Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with a finishing time of 4:31:40. He’s since completed 25 marathons and two 50ks. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. 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. 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. Drury Hotels -where the extras are not extra! Use our link to save 10% on your stay. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you can…

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Host: Trevor

Topics covered

  • marathon running
  • first marathon experience
  • transformation
  • running journey

Keywords

  • marathon
  • running
  • fitness
  • transformation

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