Marathon Training Academy

Race Recap: The Oldest Marathon in Europe


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In this episode we bring you to the Košice Marathon in Slovakia -Europe’s Oldest Marathon. Plus, Coach Angie shares tips on how to train to beat course cut-offs.

The Košice Marathon started in 1924 after Vojtech Bukovsky visited the Olympic Games in Paris. A few weeks later he organized the first Košice Marathon on October 28th 1924, one hundred years ago!

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The Richmond Marathon -Meet Trevor and be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon November 16th!

  • Join our 3-mile shakeout run on Friday, November 15, at 11 a.m. in downtown Richmond highlighting the finish area for the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon and the T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
  • Come to the post-race meet-up at Hardwood Brewery, offering a chance for runners to connect and celebrate their accomplishments together. Be sure to email us!


  • Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.

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