Chasing Three Hours
Chasing Three Hours
89. Matthew Fayers
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89. Matthew Fayers

The assistant coach for the Creighton Cross Country and Track teams joins Josh to discuss how and why he got into coaching, breaking four minutes in the mile, and so much more.

On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Matthew Fayers joined Josh to discuss:

  • Going from athlete to coach and how it’s changed his relationship with the sport of running (2:21)

  • What happened when he realized he was good at running? (11:40)

  • The 2012 Olympics (16:47)

  • Why come to America and why run for Oklahoma State? (25:44)

  • Breaking four minutes in the mile for the first time (37:57)

  • Why become a coach? (42:36)

  • What he hopes running can be for him personally moving forward (55:23)

  • What he’s currently chasing (1:02:05)

And a whole lot more!

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Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

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