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Back to Episodes#304 Matthew Collins: 100k Anglo Celtic Plate, Guinness Book of Records in London and Much More
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In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Irish international runner Matthew Collins (@mattamoo on Instagram). We discuss Matt's journey from team sports to becoming a competitive runner, his marathon experiences, and his Guinness World Record for running in a postbox costume in London. Matt shares insights on training, coaching, and the importance of community in running. He also reflects on his recent achievements, including guiding Ger Copeland during the Dublin Marathon, and his aspirations in ultra running.
13:45 Introduction to Matt Collins
15:36 Matt's Running Journey Begins
20:00 Transitioning to Competitive Running
24:30 The Evolution of Running Knowledge
28:38 First Marathon Experience
30:58 Coaching with Gary O'Hanlon
34:11 Why not a Postmas
40:01 Becoming a Guinness World Record Holder
42:20 Pushing the Limits: Marathon Progression
46:04 The Emotional Highs of Home Marathons
49:04 The Journey to Valencia: Setting A Marathon PB
53:12 Transitioning to Speed: The 5K Challenge
56:45 The Anglo Celtic Plate & Team Dynamics in Ultra Running
66:05 Running Dublin with Ger Copeland
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