Matt is a long-time figure in the Duluth running scene as a race participant, event organizer, and community activist with a goal of bringing people together through movement, camaraderie and stories. Matt has finished a variety of local races including the Brewhouse Triathlon, Timberman Tri, and Grandma’s Marathon every single year for nearly 40 years!

Listen in to hear Matt’s origin story, his deeply-held beliefs of the importance of developing and maintaining a local culture around running, and how sharing stories with the next generation of new runners can keep that solid community engagement alive!