About me
Hi, I’m Matt Rizzo.
I’m a miler at heart. I’ve loved this sport for as long as I can remember: the early mornings, the travel, the teammates, and the big moments under the lights.
3:56.20
Mile
1:48.67
800m
29:31.4
10K XC
11,000+
Miles run
per Strava
2×
All-American
Mile · DMR
I ran collegiately at Georgetown University and Stanford University, two of the premier distance programs in the country. I ran 3:56.20 in the mile and raced at the highest level collegiately, by training consistently and following the plans my coaches gave me.
Along the way I earned 2nd Team All-American in the Mile and First Team All-American in the Distance Medley Relay at Stanford. Whether you’re chasing a first finish line or a personal best, the goal is the same: train smart, race brave, and enjoy the work.
Full racing history on TFRRSHow I coach
Coaching makes all the difference.
I was blessed to have excellent coaches throughout my running career. They were thoughtful, flexible, supportive, and passionate.
The best coaching I received was never one-size-fits-all. My coaches listened, adapted, believed in me, and cared deeply about the process. That example shapes how I coach today: with thought, flexibility, support, and genuine passion for each athlete’s goals.