It was in the mountains of Colorado that Matt was able to fuse his two life passions together:  epic triathlon training and science education.  Pursuing a graduate degree and teaching certification at CU-Boulder also provided the opportunity to log some high quality miles at altitude, and on occasion, train with some of the top professionals in the world.

These days, Matt is living in Boston and teaching physics at Brookline High School, where there is no such thing as a “typical” day.  A five-time Ironman finisher, his training is currently focused on long course racing, with the goal of one day making it to Kona. 

Matt was honored to join the PTS coaching staff in 2005. There is no better feeling than to help a client go further and faster than ever before. To get there, you need an effective training plan and collaborative coaching relationship that is focused on your goals. Whether you are a multi-sport newbie or a multi-Ironman veteran, having a dedicated coach working with you is the best investment you can make for a breakthrough season. Coach Matt looks forward to providing you with all the support necessary to help you go further and faster!

** Coach Matt is an enthusiastic Ergomo™ power meter user since March ‘07.**
**Be sure to ask about power-based triathlon training plans!**

TESTIMONIALS

“First, I really enjoyed working with you. You showed a great deal of patience in answering my MANY questions. Your coaching in Lake Placid was phenomenal. I was so confident of my swim start location on race morning because we had been there two days before and picked out a spot. I felt like my race strategy, although incredibly conservative, was perfect. Aside from the second bike loop, I felt great all day.” – Carrie G.

"Without Matt Giunta's coaching and responsiveness, I would not have achieved my goal -- and bettered my half ironman PR by almost an hour! With his focused, insightful guidance, I not only did better than my goal with a 5:37 half ironman, but am seriously thinking that I can achieve my dream goal of a sub 5:30 half ironman. I have a long history of marathons, triathlons, adventure races, etc, but my training was not efficient and I often ended up very displeased with my performance. Makes you wonder why I bother doing them if I just kick myself and am ticked off after every one. In June, just 3 months before my targeted "A race" and before Matt's coaching, I did a 6:40 half ironman. I had trained pretty seriously for it since January and I was relatively pleased with it -- although it looked like a 5:30 was a pipe dream. Triathlons followed the same pattern: struggling in the swim and near last in getting out of the water, hammering during the bike (my strongest leg) to make up time, and trying to hang on during the run. Patrick was able to give me a short 1-on-1 swim clinic that immensely improved my swimming. My strong base gave Matt a lot to work with, and simply put he artfully coached me to a new level. For the first time during a triathlon, I was in control. And it was a pleasurable event." – Gary D.