Dr Matt Laye

With nearly 25 years of running experience, Dr. Matt Laye is a distinguished ultrarunner, coach, and scientist. He began his competitive career at UC-Davis and has since evolved into a successful ultra athlete, notably winning the USATF National Trail Championship in the 100-mile category (13h17m). Matt’s passion for the science of training was sparked as an Exercise Biology major and led him to complete a PhD in Medical Physiology at the University of Missouri, followed by five years of postdoctoral research on aging, exercise, and health.

 

In addition to coaching, Matt serves as an Associate Professor of Physiology at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), having previously chaired the Department of Health and Human Performance at a liberal arts college in Idaho. Matt's contributions to the running community extend beyond coaching. He previously authored over 50 articles for Ultrarunner Magazine covering cutting-edge science related to performance, and he consults with wearable technology companies to integrate science, technology, and the art of coaching into their products.

 

Whether you’re gearing up for your first ultramarathon or looking to improve your performance on challenging trails, Matt’s deep understanding of physiology and training science, paired with his extensive running background, makes him an excellent choice for all level of runners.

 

With personal experience on many iconic courses, Matt is well-positioned to offer course-specific coaching for events such as:

 

- Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler (1st place)

- Highland Fling (1st place)

- UTMB Races (25th at CCC)

- Western States 100 (pacing/crewing)

- Jungfrau Marathon

- Matterhorn Ultraks

- Ice Age 50 Miler (5th place)

- Orcas Island Races

- Dick Collins 50 Miler (4th place)

- PsychoWyco 50K (1st place)

- Marin County Trails and Events

- Boston Marathon (2:23 PR) and many other marathon and sub-marathon races

 

Qualifications/Experience:

 

- Co-founder of the Boise Billies running team

- 10+ years of online coaching

- PhD in Medical Physiology

- Former Chair, Health and Human Performance Department, College of Idaho

- Current Associate Professor of Physiology, ICOM