# What it was Like to Run my First Marathon Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-training-academy-42163/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-training-academy-42163/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon.md Podcast: [Marathon Training Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-training-academy-42163) Published: 2026-02-20T21:02:12+00:00 Episode link: https://www.marathontrainingacademy.com/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon Audio file: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/marathon/content.blubrry.com/marathon/MTA-Episode-509.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marathon-training-academy-42163/episodes/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon Duration seconds: 2566 ## Resource 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 β€œMTA” 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 focus on what really matters: Getting out there! ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marathon-training-academy-42163/episodes/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/marathon-training-academy-42163/what-it-was-like-to-run-my-first-marathon.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.