Prior to working with Matt, I was a 12-15 mile per week trail runner with no prior training. I had a big dream of running an ultra, but no confidence on how to train despite reading several books and consuming as many podcasts as possible.

Within a month of following Matt’s training my endurance increased, and I started to run faster with less effort. I can’t explain any of it well enough to put into writing yet, but I can say I’m fitter, stronger, faster, and a better runner than I thought I was ever capable of. Since working with Matt, I’ve finished 1st at the Pinetum 6-hour race, 2nd in the Midwest States 50K, 3rd in the 50M at Hennepin, and 1st in the 5-mile Soul Crusher. My original goal was to complete the Midwest States 100K. I hired Matt because he is an accomplished master’s ultra runner and felt he would understand the challenges of a 45-year-old rookie. I asked him for brutal honesty every step of the way, and he’s delivered. That’s why I never ran the Midwest States 100K. I wasn’t ready, and he cautioned me to continue to dial in my hydration and nutrition before going beyond the 50K distance. Matt is more than a coach, he’s an awesome athlete, a valued mentor, and knowledgeable advocate for his athletes and the sport of ultra running. Coach Matt has exceeded my expectations from the very beginning, and I am grateful for his guidance and look forward to working with him for a long time.

If you want to try using a coach, don’t wait. My only regret is not starting 10 years ago.

Coach Hussung was a great influence during my 1st year of cross country. He gave us helpful advice which enabled us to improve greatly. He also taught me to take chances based on my individual skills when racing. While taking those chances he would always be there for us. Cross country running isn’t easy, but he made it fun with running games and activities incorporated into our practices. He is a great coach and helped me as I qualified for State as a 6th grader. I look forward to his coaching next season to work toward the many goals I want to achieve.

I could not have asked for a better experience training for an ultramarathon than I had with Coach Matt. He began coaching me in early 2023 and before I knew it I was PR-ing my previous times and distances routinely. And, unlike in the past, I was actually enjoying my training and doing so without debilitating running-related injuries. Coach Matt was very easy to communicate with and answered all of my countless calls, text messages and questions immediately and thoroughly. He was very understanding of my work and family obligations and he put together an excellent training plan for me. Coach Matt's training plan was fluid and he was quick to make any changes in it that I required on a week-to-week basis. He also put together personal race plans for each of my races leading up to my main race that were extremely helpful. With Coach Matt's help I was able to achieve my goal and successfully complete my first 50-Mile ultramarathon this year and I enjoyed every mile of it. I wouldn't have been able to do it without him. Coach Matt is a kind, motivating and inspiring individual and I strongly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve on their long-distance running performance, regardless of their age or skill-level. Thanks Coach Matt!

Coach Hussung is the best coach I could ask for. Some people think running isn’t fun, but coach makes it fun with running games that we play after our warmup run, workouts and training drills. In addition, every year he keeps track of our PR’s (personal records) at each meet. Every year he pushes and encourages us to beat those PR’s. He also treats us to DQ treat day once a year and hosts a team party at his house where we play football, games, and watch a movie.

Coach Hussung is one of the best coaches I have ever had. He made my first year of cross country awesome. In my races, if I only PR by a little bit he is still proud of me no matter what. We have an awesome team party at the end of each season, where we have fun playing running games. If you want to have a nice first experience with a running coach, Coach Hussung is your guy. I am really excited that he will be my coach for many more years. I can't wait until next season!

Coach Hussung has been a great coach throughout both of my cross country seasons. He would often take our ideas and suggestions to heart and tried to include them in practices. Coach always went out of his way to help people or set up events so we could have more fun. Thanks to his amazing coaching I got to enjoy going to state, which was a great experience. He was an awesome coach and really tried to help us reach our goals.

Coach Hussung is amazing coach! This was my first year of cross country. I was nervous and I did not think I would be very good at running. With Coach Hussung’s tips and practices, he helped me improve and run much better. I don't think I would have been able to do what I did this year if I had a different coach. I also enjoyed the running games we played at the end of practice and the awesome team party at the end of the season.

Coach Hussung was great coach and helped me both physically and mentally prepare for races. During my three-year experience he was a leader and inspirational part of my running career. The drills, workouts and running games we did during practice really put me and our team in a good mood. Coach Hussung made running fun! I will miss him going into my freshman year and hope that he achieves great things.