# E53: 80/20 Running with Matt Fitzgerald | The Art of Chasing Mastery

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Podcast: [The RUNEGADE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-runegade-podcast-6717046)
Published: 2026-03-12T09:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therunegadepodcast/episodes/E53-8020-Running-with-Matt-Fitzgerald--The-Art-of-Chasing-Mastery-e3feu8s
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Duration seconds: 4687

## Resource

"Mastery is fulfillment of potential; talent is merely potential." - Matt Fitzgerald Matt Fitzgerald becomes a RUNEGADE. Coach, Author, Endurance athlete, the man who brought us 80/20 running and ignited a running revolution. This episode is sponsored by *Thrive Protein* | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order. In this episode, Matt Fitzgerald shares profound insights from his latest book, Chasing Mastery , revealing how pursuit of mastery is accessible to everyone regardless of age or ability. We explore how simple, disciplined focus on process over outcome can lead to sustained growth and fulfillment in running and in life. Plus, Matt dives into his personal journey through long COVID, showing resilience and redefining success. You'll learn: - The core thesis of Chasing Mastery and its relevance to runners - The importance of simplicity and focus in training like elites - The spiritual dimension of running as a mirror to the soul - Practical application of the 80-20 principle in training routines - “hard fun” test and subjective perception as a reliable metric - Matt’s personal battle with long COVID and its impact - Strategies to incorporate high-quality sprinting into training Find more Matt here: Website: Matt Fitzgerald Matt's New Book: Chasing Mastery 80/20 Running Running the Dream Dream Run Camp This episode is sponsored by *Thrive Protein* | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order. This episode is a reminder that mastery isn’t reserved for the elite - it's a mindset rooted in control, s…

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