Matt Fox

Matt possesses vast experience in all realms of middle distance and long distance running having competed at an international level in the 800m and 1500m in 2006-2013 before transitioning to the Half Marathon and Marathon. He placed 5th in the National Australian Championships in the 800m on two occasions and 2nd at the Australian National Junior Championships.

 

Matt debuted in the Half Marathon and Marathon in late 2017- running 1:22 and 2:59 before gradually lowering his personal bests over the following years to 1:06 and 2:20. Matt continues to compete in the longer distances, having now raced in 12 marathons and has goals of breaking 2:18 in the following years in the Marathon.

Matt obtained international qualifications in Track & Field Coaching from Athletics Australia in 2007-2015 and has coached over 350 runners to personal best performances. 

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Matt has interviewed, spent time with and filmed training sessions of over 250 professional athletes since starting the media company - Sweat Elite in late 2016 and applies much of his learnings to his coaching.

 

Matt is most interested in assisting runners to break their Half Marathon and Marathon personal bests while also being open to coaching middle distance athletes globally.