050 | Matt Zelaya - Pushing limits and breaking barriers
Fri Feb 14 2025
In this episode ofCasually Ambitious, host Chase Price sits down with endurance athlete and creator Matthew Izzo for a deep dive into resilience, mindset, and the relentless pursuit of breaking personal limits. Matthew shares his journey through intense endurance challenges, including hisLast Man Standing ultra-race, a grueling test of both mental and physical endurance.
They discuss:🔥 The process of finding and pushing past personal breaking points🏃♂️ Training philosophies for ultras, marathons, and Ironman events🧠 How to override the body’s natural "governor" and keep pushing🎯 The highs and lows of endurance racing—including the post-race blues📈 Leveraging social media to build a brand and create impactful content
Matthew also opens up about his recent Boston Marathon qualification, his upcoming races in Chicago and New York, and his growing apparel brand,Sunday Morning Club. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone looking to push beyond your limits, this episode is packed with inspiration and real talk on what it takes to level up.
Follow Matt: @matt_zelaya
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In this episode ofCasually Ambitious, host Chase Price sits down with endurance athlete and creator Matthew Izzo for a deep dive into resilience, mindset, and the relentless pursuit of breaking personal limits. Matthew shares his journey through intense endurance challenges, including hisLast Man Standing ultra-race, a grueling test of both mental and physical endurance. They discuss:🔥 The process of finding and pushing past personal breaking points🏃♂️ Training philosophies for ultras, marathons, and Ironman events🧠 How to override the body’s natural "governor" and keep pushing🎯 The highs and lows of endurance racing—including the post-race blues📈 Leveraging social media to build a brand and create impactful content Matthew also opens up about his recent Boston Marathon qualification, his upcoming races in Chicago and New York, and his growing apparel brand,Sunday Morning Club. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone looking to push beyond your limits, this episode is packed with inspiration and real talk on what it takes to level up. Follow Matt: @matt_zelaya