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 You can follow us on Instagram:} @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie
