Episode 89: Let's Find Your Limits

Matt Ebersole is a staple in the Indianapolis running community and beyond. Thus why I introduce him as THE Matt Ebersole. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: - How PBT (Personal Best Training) got the color of their singlets - The fact that he’s from Northern Indiana (Fort Wayne) and wanted to play football but ended up running instead - His first race, a local 15K on September 1, 1980 - When he was in cross country and the worst on the team - How his career started with Finish Line in Atlanta - Meeting Coach Roy Benson in Atlanta and how that changed the trajectory of his life - Taking the leap and taking PBT full time - His own PRs (all in the rain) and his high sweat rate - Dropping out of a race - how he refers to it as a “disease” - The team dynamic of PBT - What he does when an athlete is heartbroken at the end of a race - His thoughts on athletes chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time - Celebrating success and firing athletes - Diversity in the sport of running and coaching Robert Jackson - The elite athlete recruitment he does for Beyond Monumental (CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon) - His interview with Olympic Champion, Cole Hocker, at the Monumental expo - Becoming a grandpa for the first time! This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.