Long Road Back: Exclusive Interview With Matt Long
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Feb. 10, 2011
Former New York City Firefighter, Boston Marathon qualifier and Ironman finisher Matt Long came on The Competitors Radio Show recently with Bob Babbitt and Paul Huddle to chat about his amazing recovery after being struck by a 20-ton bus while on his bike back in December of 2005. After more than 40 operations and being told he would be lucky to ever walk again without a cane, Long once again ran the New York City Marathon and finished Ironman Lake Placid. Looking for a little motivation for your next long run? Listen in to Matt’s story and you’ll have your best training day ever!
FILED UNDER: Interviews / New York City Marathon TAGS: Bob Babbitt / Interview / Ironman / Matt Long / Paul Huddle / The Competitors Radio Show
Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.