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Podcast: Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob
Episode: Episode 58 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Matt Long
Description: Strength and endurance became especially paramount in his life after college when he became a New York City Firefighter. It was around this time he took up distance running and began competing in Ironman triathlons, finishing his first Ironman race in 2005. He then set his sights on qualifying for the Boston marathon by running the ING NYC marathon later that year. With hard work, dedication and persistence, he trimmed 30 minutes off his personal best to run a 3:13, qualifying for the 2006 Boston event.On the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long’s life changed in an instant. He was cy...