Matt Cutts became my marathon-training/racing buddy in 2011. We ran many, many miles together before I even knew what he did for a living. Matt helped me train for and successfully complete the American River 50-Mile Endurance Run in 2013 - a race he successfully completed as well. He convinced me to signed up for and helped me train for and successfully complete two half Ironman triathlons in 2014 and 2015 - races which he successfully completed as well. Most recently Matt ran every step of the Seattle Marathon (June, 2018) with me as I finally got back onto my running legs after illness and surgery.

I don't think I have ever encountered another human as funny, humble, tenacious, courageous and hard-working as Matt.

Matt has helped me believe in myself.