Balancing Work and Running: An Interview with School Teacher and World Class Runner Matt Elliott

Summary: How <br> many of you have wished that you could just focus on your running and <br> not have a job or anything else that was always getting in the way of <br> your perfect training schedule? What if I told you that the man who came <br> in fourth place at the USA National Championship Meet this summer is <br> also a full-time elementary school teacher?Matt Elliott <br> holds one of the most inspirational stories in running history. A 4:42 <br> miler out of high school, Elliott broke four minutes for the mile a few <br> years after college in 2011, and in 2013 ran 3:36 for 1500m (equivalent <br> to a 3:52 mile) and missed qualifying for the World Championship team by <br> literally a split second.<br> He graciously spent a <br> Saturday afternoon to talk to us about balancing a full time job and the <br> rigors of that life with a full time training schedule. Here’s what <br> we’re going to talk about:<br> <br> Being smart with your limited free time, and the importance of grabbing a few spare moments to enhance recovery times.<br> The benefit of having a full time job while focusing on running.<br> Staying focused and consistent with your training over a long period, and being patient.<br> <br> As always, for the resources mentioned in this interview, check out <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/balancing-work-and-running-an-interview-with-school-teacher-and-world-class-runner-matt-elliott/">http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/balancing-work-and-running-an-interview-with-school-teacher-and-world-class-runner-matt-elliott/</a><br>