Matt Daniels is a professional athlete for Nike Trail Running who focuses on ultramarathon distances. He placed 7th in the NCAA 1500m, contributing to Adams State’s first ever 1st place team finish in the Outdoor NCAA Championships. He transitioned to ultra trail running ever since, most recently winning the Gorge Waterfalls 50k earlier this year and competing at UTMB this summer.
Matt and I discuss our shared love of the mile and how his college coach helped to shape him.
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While Matt's success at a variety of distances is unique, his story of injury, recovery and learning how to get the best from himself is entirely relatable. Enjoy our conversation!
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293. Mountain Runner Kenzie Barlow on Why She Lifts Weights, the Magic of the Process, and More
292. How to Control Intensity and Get in the Right Mindset Before a Big Race
291. Dr. Justin Ross on Mental Toughness, Psychological Skill-Building, and Confidence
290. Olympian Nick Symmonds on Obsession, Growing YouTube to 1M Subscribers, and Being an Entertainer
289. Hamstring Health Masterclass: Strength Coach Kyle Davey on Preventing Hamstring Injuries
288. How to Set Massive PR’s in Your 40’s (a behind-the-scenes coaching call - rerun)
287. Comedian Laura Green Jokes About Strava, Podcasters, Catcalling, and More
286. Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman on What Makes Trail Running Special (and its future)
285. Weightlifting Q&A with Coach Matt Chittim (Imposter Syndrome, Lifting Heavy, and More)
284. How to Schedule Running with Unconventional Work Hours
283. New Runner Q&A (Heart Rate, Strength, Mileage, and More) with Mark Kennedy
282. Marathon Myths, Half-Truths, and Mistakes with Author and Coach Sam Murphy
281. Fasting, Blood Sugar, and Diabetes with Sports Dietitian Meghann Featherstun
280. How to Keep Improving As a Master’s Runner (a new coaching call!)
279. World Mountain Running Champion Grayson Murphy on Long-Term Injury Recovery
278. Off-Season vs. Base Building: How to Structure Time Off
277. How to Build and Grow Running-Specific Confidence
276. Running & Power: Exploring ‘Mechanical Output’ with David Roche
275. Stability Training the Right Way, with Physical Therapist and Researcher Jay Dicharry
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