In this episode, Mike chats with Matt Christopherson, the Co-Founder of Opscotch, who shares the incredible story of running an ultra marathon from Vancouver to Whistler to raise money for his friend Krista, who’s battling cancer. Matt’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—he trained to run 125 kilometers in just 125 days, all while juggling the mental and physical challenges of such a massive undertaking.

Matt opens up about how crucial it was to have a solid support team behind him, helping with everything from nutrition to morale during those tough moments on the course. He learned a lot about his body's needs through testing and found that fueling his body during the race was key—though palate fatigue made it hard to keep consuming food. The community effort behind the run is a big part of the story, and crossing that finish line was a huge moment of triumph. Looking ahead, Project 125 isn’t just about this one race; Matt hopes it will become a lasting legacy that supports athletes who are facing their own health challenges. Tune in to hear more about how Matt’s run came together and what’s next for Project 125!

Episode Resources:

Matt Christopherson: Instagram

Opscotch: Website

ViRTUS: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn

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Project 125 Fueled By:

Reigning Champ

Myodetox

HOKA

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

LMNT

Maurten

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