The Running Public Episode 504: Matt Fitzgerald - Chasing Mastery
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Feb 21, 2025 Matt Fitzgerald, an endurance athlete and author of "Chasing Mastery," discusses his incredible journey from battling Long COVID to competing in ultramarathons. He shares the challenges he faced, adapting his training to new physical realities. The conversation highlights the mental resilience required to reclaim running and the significance of mastery in sports. Fitzgerald also touches on the nuances of the coach-athlete relationship, emphasizing growth through honest feedback and individual differences in athletic progress.
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Zero to 100k
- Matt Fitzgerald, after three years of not running due to long COVID, signed up for a 100k race.
- He went from zero miles per week to completing the race, adapting his training to his body's new limitations.
Unfinished Business
- Matt's previous ultramarathon attempt ended in a DNF, leaving him with unfinished business.
- He felt he needed to complete this distance for closure after his long COVID diagnosis.
Couch to 100k
- Matt's training started with walking, building up to 40 miles per week before adding small amounts of running.
- He experienced setbacks throughout, requiring periods of rest before resuming.