Matthew Lowe

Welcome to my page! Let me begin by stating the obvious: searching for the right coach to match your needs can be an overwhelming and confusing process as you learn what type of services you’re looking for. Whether you are an avid athlete or looking to complete your first running event, you can count on my services.

I’m passionate about creating individualized training tailored to each person’s needs. I have extensive knowledge of creating various training programs based on insights and practical knowledge about fitness, training methods, and racing strategies, all of which tie into your fitness and health goals. Through my individualized training plans, I work diligently to create unique experiences for clients at any training level and event focus.

As we prepare you for your goal event, we will conduct routine check-ins to discuss your adjustment to training, which allows me to coach you effectively. Training will not be set in stone and can be adjusted based on various factors, such as your overall progress, whether you're ready to kick it up a notch, or if we need to dial it back due to unforeseeable circumstances like sickness, injury, or personal and professional setbacks. My goal is to help you reach your goal and develop your passion for running by being the best running version of yourself.

I believe that adopting a growth mindset allows us to transcend our existing capabilities and reject the conventional boundaries of performance. To elevate your running journey, you'll face some demanding workouts. A key aspect of overcoming these challenges is to perceive your training as a continuous journey with its ups and downs.
“There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them” - Bruce Lee

My goal is to train everyone with an emphasis on health, fitness, and injury prevention so that people can approach competition in terrific shape, ready to compete with confidence, and reflect the best version of themselves.

Coaching Philosophy:
I begin by observing and analyzing areas for improvement in an athlete, and I assign training to work on enhancing areas that will ultimately lead to accomplishing goals. I believe in working with athletes on their weaknesses to improve their strengths. My training programs are carefully designed and methodical, using the latest training theory and backed by scientific research with the goal of long-term development.

Bio:
BA - Psychology from Brescia University
Master of Sport Science from United States Sports Academy
M.Ed. - Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University
2x All American- 5k and 10k
Hall of Fame Athlete - 2017

Coaching Experience (9+ years)
Kentucky Wesleyan College - 01/2016 to 05/2018
Shelton High School - 05/2018 to 09/2020
Saint Martin’s University - 09/2019 to 12/2023

College Coaching Achievements:
4 NCAA National Championship Qualifiers
1 NCAA All-American
4 All-Region medalists
5 Freshman of the Year recipients
6 Athlete of the Year recipients
67 All-Conference recipients
79 Academic All-Conference recipients
40 Conference Champion and Runner-Up Finishes

High school Accomplishments;
3x CIF California state qualifier.
3x All Region in California.
All Region in Kentucky
5th place at KHSAA Cross Country State Championships
All Region in the 4x800 and 3200m.
3rd in 3200m at the KHSAA Track and Field State Championships
Placed 8th in 4x800 at the KHSAA track and field state.

College accomplishments;
12x National Qualifier (cross country, outdoor and indoor track and field)
2x All American: 5,000m and 10,000m
8x KIAC All Conference
3x KIAC Conference champion in both cross country and track
KIAC Male Athlete of the Year 2013
Currently hold 10 school records.

PR's:
1 mile - 4:15
3k - 8:34
3200 - 9:20
5k - 14:34
8k xc - 25:20
10k - 30:37
Half - 1:07:29
Full - 2:38:29

First, I take the time getting to know the person by learning inherent abilities, experience level as an athlete in general, their event specialty (sprints, throws, jumps, mid-distance, and long distance), and helping to establish goals and expectations for each other. Training styles vary among each individual and not all athletes will be trained the same way.

Sample training session (up to 2 hours in duration)

Warmup - 10-15 min
Active Isolated Stretches - 5-10 min
Dynamic Drills - 5-10 min
Strides: 5-7 minutes (depending on event specialty)
Workout session - 20-60 min (depending on event specialty)
Strength - 20-45 min (depending on event specialty)
Light Stretching - 10-15 min
Cooldown - 10-15 min
Debriefing - 5 minutes

Focuses in each item within a typical session:

Warmups: prepping the body to take on the workout for the day.

Active Isolated Stretches: adding movement to stretches where the individual holds a stretch for 1-3 seconds. Typically performed while walking up to 20 meters.

Dynamic Drills: enhances running form through focused repetitive movements, and builds general agility and speed.

Strides: enables the individual to get a feel of race pace and how to adjust their pacing to meet the pacing demands of a workout.

Workout: this solely is dependent on the individual’s ability, event specialty, where the individual is presently in their training, etc.

Strength: typical in-session strength exercising methods include calisthenics, kettlebell, medicine ball, agility.

Light Stretching: normally consists of light yoga type stretched and static stretching.

Cooldown: normally easy running/ walking around to flush the body’s system of by-products due to lactate accumulation.

Debriefing: time spent with the individual to discuss how they felt about the workout they completed, and to cover any questions related to exercising.