Matt Llano's Journey to Marathon Debut

Oct 11, 2014

We sat down with Northern Arizona Elite athlete Matt Llano the day before the Chicago Marathon, his 26.2 debut. Earlier this year, Llano came out as the first openly gay professional distance runner and shared his experience in the web series "An Open Look" on his website MattLlano.com. He shares his experience leading up to the marathon, his journey toward self acceptance, and the support he has received along the way.

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HOKA HACKS: Visualization with Matt Llano | Up Your Game with Hacks from the Pros

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Matt Llano talks goals ahead of NYC Marathon

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Workout Wednesday: HOKA ONE ONE's Matt Llano 30x400

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Matt Llano 6th and emotional after US Olympic Marathon Trials

Feb 13, 2016



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Workout Wednesday: NAZ Elite 16 Miles at Marathon Pace

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MATT LLANO: Technique | Nutrition Basics For Marathon Training

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MATT LLANO: Technique | Respect The Altitude

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MATT LLANO: Technique | Practicing Different Types Of Long Runs

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MATT LLANO: Technique | Speed Work For Marathoners

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MATT LLANO: Technique | Two Key Factors Of Marathon Training

Dec 14, 2015



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MATT LLANO: Technique | When To Move Up To The Marathon

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Matt Llano on new marathon PB in Berlin and training for LA 2016

Dec 3, 2015



Matt Llano has no fear in runner-up finish in U.S. field

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Matt Llano looking to better last year's Houston PR

Jan 15, 2015



Matt Llano's Journey to Marathon Debut

Oct 11, 2014