In this week's episode of The Strong as F#ck Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with New York City firefighter and endurance athlete Matt Long. They discuss Matt's inspirational journey from surviving a horrific bus accident to completing the New York City Marathon and Lake Placid Ironman. Matt shares his experiences from running gyms, dealing with life-changing adversity, and excelling in various speaking engagements.. Tune in for a deep dive into resilience, perseverance, and the power of never giving up.00:00 Introduction and Host's Story 01:32 Guest Introduction: Matt Long 01:59 Life After the Accident 02:22 Challenges of Owning a Gym 03:54 Navigating Business and Permits 05:32 Marketing and Community Engagement 13:36 Early Career and Firefighting 14:27 Bar Ownership and New York's Drinking Culture 20:11 Firefighting Stories and Experiences 26:37 Firefighter's Unexpected Rescue Mission 28:22 A Calm Captain in the Face of Fire 30:50 The Transit Strike and a Life-Altering Accident 37:18 Overcoming Adversity: The Road to Recovery 41:01 Rediscovering Passion Through Running 45:19 Inspiring Speaking Engagements and Reflections 51:06 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More

In this week's episode of The Strong as F#ck Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with New York City firefighter and endurance athlete Matt Long. They discuss Matt's inspirational journey from surviving a horrific bus accident to completing the New York City Marathon and Lake Placid Ironman. Matt shares his experiences from running gyms, dealing with life-changing adversity, and excelling in various speaking engagements.. Tune in for a deep dive into resilience, perseverance, and the power of never giving up. 00:00 Introduction and Host's Story 01:32 Guest Introduction: Matt Long 01:59 Life After the Accident 02:22 Challenges of Owning a Gym 03:54 Navigating Business and Permits 05:32 Marketing and Community Engagement 13:36 Early Career and Firefighting 14:27 Bar Ownership and New York's Drinking Culture 20:11 Firefighting Stories and Experiences 26:37 Firefighter's Unexpected Rescue Mission 28:22 A Calm Captain in the Face of Fire 30:50 The Transit Strike and a Life-Altering Accident 37:18 Overcoming Adversity: The Road to Recovery 41:01 Rediscovering Passion Through Running 45:19 Inspiring Speaking Engagements and Reflections 51:06 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More

Matt Long:  From Tragedy to Triumph

Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift.

The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life.

Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space.

With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. 

Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications.

Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. 

You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.

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Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.

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