Summary: Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast Episode 99 - Matthew Long - ATHLETE-SURVIVOR- SPEAKER Former NYC Firefighter The Long Run, Author Motivational Speaker, WME Speakers Orangetheory Fitness Danbury, CT Franchisee ATHLETE-SURVIVOR- SPEAKER “Why did it happen...and why did I live?” “...Turn your burners on and fire-up the human spirit!” -Matt Long In Episode 99, the Two Fit Crazies are left speechless from the most amazingly inspirational story of one man’s battle for survival after being hit by a 40-ton bus on the streets of New York City at 5:30AM on December 22nd, 2005. With a 1% chance for survival even after receiving over 68 units of blood, Matt Long was not about to give up. As a NYC firefighter, triathlete, marathoner, and IRONMAN at the time of the accident, Matt discusses how his elite fitness level “literally” saved his life. Although Matt champions an “I WILL” attitude, he also shares what it was like to wish his mother had prayed for him to die instead of having to endure the slow and painful process of rehabilitating a body that was practically sliced in two. Unbelievably, Matt not only survived the day he and his bicycle were crushed beneath the 10” space between a charter bus and the asphalt, but also recalls the mental journey to recovery! After more than 40 operations and years of rehabilitation, Matt has since returned to marathons, IRONMANS, cycling, and even holds 8 world records for the indoor rower! Matt also discuss his inspirational book, The Long Run, as well as his love for public speaking engagements and why he decided to be a franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness. Prepare to be inspired! Two Fit Crazies Website: www.mattlongspeaker.com Phone: Book Matt through WME Speakers 212-903-1400 Email: mattlongspeaking@gmail.com Facebook: Matthew Long Twitter & Instagram: @43long_matt I Will Foundation: www.mattlongspeaker.com/pages/foundation Please, as always, be sure to subscribe, rate and review Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.
