Meeting the mentor and crossing the threshold, two classic archetypes of Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" that epitomize and define this episode. Continuing this multi-part epoch of my good friend Mathew Siroky we talk about his departure from his childhood home into what we might call the supernatural. At least the supernaturally hard working. We talk about his transition to Newbury Park and training from summer through winter his senior year. Hopefully you listen along and remember to #SeekUnderstanding

Next episode we'll wrap up Matt's curtailing finish in highschool and start the intro to the next chapter of this series; college. A feeder school 500 miles away sounds ridiculous until you start to consider the paradigm of anomalies that pervade through Matt's life. Fortunately for us this doesn't stop in highschool! Join us next Friday for pt. 4!

Have you ever felt lost in a sea of direction? In this multi-part series in understanding my good friend Matt Siroky he talks about trying to find himself as not only a runner but with who he chooses to surround himself with and a stable anchor in life. Hopefully you enjoy and remember to #SeekUnderstanding

Next episode, the infamous transfer to Newbury Park High School in the Golden State, wrapping up high school, and a brief stint in flagstaff he calls a second home.

We dive into this multi-part series into understanding the life of my good friend Mathew Siroky. In this episode we go through the foundation of what makes Matt Matt. A scrawny Las Vegas runner with ambition, we cover topics from Matt's family to his first track race. 

Next episode, we'll cover his highschool competition, personal development through his teenage years, as well the risk he took on himself that changed his life.