Kalwinsky, Matthew - 5-time NCAA All-American
Reprinted from:
Trackcoach.com
Name: Matt Kalwinsky
Event: Long Sprints (800 meters)
Brief Bio: 5 NCAA Div.I All- America Awards
Big East
Performer of the Meet (indoors 1997)
Graduated Georgetown
University in 1999 (English)
Currently running for Reebok Enclave
(Washington, DC)
1. What are some of your goals for the upcoming year?
My one true goal is to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Everyone
who goes to the Trials wants to make the team. You can add me to the
list. Like most Track and Field athletes, I dream about being an
Olympian.
2. What is your favorite workout?
My very favorite workout is definitely speed related. When it
gets close to peak performance season, I like to run a workout with
a combination of 300m and 200m with a lot of rest and very fast.
Because of the difficulty of each, I wouldn't exceed 3.
3. What factors do you attribute to your success?
Probably my brother kicking my ass on a regular basis both on the
track and off. It was only at the college level that I was finally
been able to beat him, again both on the track and off.
4. What is your training philosophy?
My philosophy is don't take it too seriously. You have to be
dedicated, and you've got to give it 100 percent, but you can't let
it run your life. I love to surf and hang out with friends, so I try
to do those things when I can. Focusing on track 24-7 is a sure
breaker for me.
5. Do you have any advice that may help other runners reach their
potential?
Work hard, but don't work too hard. If you burn yourself out
quickly, you're done. For recreational runners, don't run all the
time. Play other sports, ride bikes, and for Heaven's sake-- stay
off the treadmill! Get outside. Enjoy nature and fresh air. Turn off
the TV and the Radio and listen to life!
