#38: Matt Fitzgerald on 80/20 Running & Running the Dream!

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Oct 16, 2020

Matt Fitzgerald, author, coach, and athlete, discusses elite running, 80/20 training, injury recovery, and setting high goals. He shares insights on training intensities, mental toughness, and the importance of pushing past limits. The podcast highlights the evolution of running programs and the significance of mindset in achieving success.

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ANECDOTE

Dream Training in Flagstaff

Matt Fitzgerald cherished being surrounded by elite runners and training at Flagstaff's high altitude.
The combination made summer training a dream experience for him.

ANECDOTE

Earning Respect at Elite Camp

Matt Fitzgerald experienced great respect at the elite camp despite being slower and older than teammates.
His perseverance and showing up daily earned genuine admiration from faster professional runners.

INSIGHT

80/20 Running and Intensity Levels

Elite runners naturally run 80% of their miles at low intensity but very easy pace relative to their ability.
Amateurs often run too hard during easy runs, hurting progress and increasing risk of injury.

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“If you think something’s impossible, just know that you could well be wrong and so it’s best just to assume that you can just keep getting better." - Matt Fitzgerald.

Matt Fitzgerald is an author, coach, nutritionist and athlete. Fascinated by elite performance and mindset, Matt draws parallels between elite and recreational running, in everything from dealing with injury to going after big goals.

Matt draws on his time with professional runners at the HOKA NAZ Elite Summer run camp, in Flagstaff, Arizona, among other experiences, with wit and wisdom.

Here we have a wonderful insight into elite running, ways of coaching and the evolution of 80/20 running (80% low & 20% moderate to high intensity). Also, how recreational runners can improve way beyond their own expectations, as Matt has.

In our conversation, Matt shares his experiences and thoughts on:

developing the professional “no-stone-unturned mentality”.
training intensities, perceived effort and measuring performance.
building a business without money being the primary motivating factor.
accepting injury as part of the process and finding alternative workouts in recovery.
his published and upcoming books.
setting a high bar for your goals.

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Hope you enjoy this conversation with Matt!