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Runners in Action

Our Story

I have always been driven by a passion for competitive distance running and a commitment to helping others reach their fullest potential. With my experience as a competitive runner, I’ve gathered insights from elite training strategies and my own running journey to help you achieve what you once thought impossible—all while staying injury-free. I look forward to joining you on this journey to discover the strength, resilience, and joy running can bring!

Coach Matt Thull running in a road race

Meet
COACH mATT

Coach Matt Thull brings over 30 years of running & coaching experience to ThunderDome Running. He has coached athletes of all ages from middle school to adults & people of all abilities. With a passion for helping runners achieve their goals, he provides personalized training plans tailored to individual needs.

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Coach Thull has logged over 60,000 miles running and has competed at the high school, college, & elite level and still continues to train. He also has a wealth of coaching experience at the high school, college, and professional levels. All of this experience has been gained while leading a busy life schedule of work, family, travel, & other events. Coach Thull has learned how to train around life's typical daily demands & is excited to set you on your path to achieving the same. 

COACH MATT's RUNNING HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Competed nationally and internationally as a professional from 1997-2019

  • 5-time top ten USA National Road Race championship finishes in the 5k, 15k, and 10 mile distances

  • Raced USA National Road Race Championships from the 5k to the Half Marathon

  • Member of the USA National Half Marathon team that raced against the world in Portugal

  • Has raced a schedule of 20-25 races/year and has competed in many world-class races including Peachtree 10k, Lilac Bloomsday 12k, Boston Half Marathon, Bermuda 10k International weekend of races, Al’s Run 8k Milwaukee (6 time winner), and Bix 7 miler

  • Chicago Marathon elite rabbit/pacer

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Coach Matt Thull racing in a road race
Coach Matt Thull racing

COACH MATT's Coaching HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Coached multiple high school cross country teams & individuals that qualified for the state meet leading to many top state performances

  • Coached 12 first-time Boston Marathon qualifiers in one season

  • 100% success rate for coaching individuals that passed military & FBI fitness tests

  • Coached elite athletes to compete in USA cross country & track championships​

  • ​Been featured in Runners World Magazine, Map My Run, & LiveStrong

  • Pacer / rabbit for world class running events

  • Speaker at running events and conferences

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