<p><a href="https://mattfitzgerald.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Matt Fitzgerald</strong></a><strong> is a running coach, retreat owner, and to most psych-curious runners and triathletes, a prolific author on how to improve performance. A dedicated, evidence-based, (and non-academic) researcher of how to wring as much out of your discipline as possible, his pithy, and eloquent prose has helped runners at all levels improve, covering topics including </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IIVFAEY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>training</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XCS2T77/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>diet</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AWIB300/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>mindset</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
<p>As <a href="https://www.focusedmindcoaching.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">a professional Sport Psychologist</a>, I’ve wanted to interview Matt for a long time, as he has the mass reach that a lot of academics and pros don’t, but <em>does</em> have the respect of his Worldwide audience and athletes. This interview, from the tale end of 2022 covers his last book ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B8FWWMYH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i30" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">On Pace</a>’ which offers runners tips, tools, and intel on how to best dose out the right speed across your specific discipline. </p>
<p>We also cover his time training with former Focused Mind Podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZacnkQzt9533n1MAbi6XB?si=8a829a2918254f41" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ben Rosario</a> of the <a href="https://nazelite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hoka NAZ elite</a> which he wrote about in ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Run-Like-Even-Youre-Slow/dp/0593201914" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Run like a pro, even if you’re slow</a>’ and ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Dream-Training-World-Class-Runners/dp/164313762X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2B3QGEZ17HOAV&keywords=Running+the+dream&qid=1693828564&s=books&sprefix=running+the+dream%2Cstripbooks%2C141&sr=1-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Running the Dream</a>’ as well as his work as a run coach with his company <a href="https://www.8020endurance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">80/20</a>. We delve deep into matters of the mind that he and I respectively face as a coach and Sport Psych.</p>
<p>Towards the end of our interview, Matt reveals information about his latest venture, ‘<a href="https://dreamruncamp.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dream Run camp</a>’ which is a runners retreat in Flagstaff, AZ, which he has set up with his wife, and to date over 20 runners have been put through their paces to make gains in their overall performance. <br>
Links:<br><a href="https://mattfitzgerald.org/">https://mattfitzgerald.org/</a> Matt’s personal website</p>
<p><a href="https://www.8020endurance.com/">https://www.8020endurance.com/</a> - Matt’s Coaching company and website<br><a href="https://dreamruncamp.com/">https://dreamruncamp.com/</a> - Matt’s runners retreat</p>
