Matt Reedy Owner of Leapfrog Athletics Interview by: Brooke Herron . Design & layout by: Lilia Castillo
“We make fi tness fun and we don’t intimidate. It’s not always about winning – it’s about showing up.” ~Matt Reedy
As the owner of Leapfrog Athletics, Matt Reedy provides coach-
ing for running and training for the average athlete with a focus on fundamentals. He also runs a tennis program with local pros with the goal of building a community of active individuals. Both a social and athletic lifestyle is promoted with the motto, “Fitness for a Beer.” As a running coach, Matt works with people to build on the basics to achieve injury-free, sustainable running while gaining speed. He works to help clients reach their fi tness goals, whether they’re going for their fi rst mile or trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Leapfrog Running also off ers triathlon clinics to assist athletes
transitioning into multi-sport racing. Matt hosts the Unoffi cial Beer Run (4 miles, 4 bars, 4 beers) which answers the question, “Why do you run?” This event makes the answer obvious: “to drink beer!”
Reedy also operates Leapfrog Fitness Community, a not-for-profi t
organization that, along with other local businesses, hosts fun events like Midnight Yoga & Paddleboard, Lifeguard Olympics, Beer & Board Games Charity Christmas Party, and Slip & Slide into School Supplies.
THE STATS: Birthplace: Tiffi n, Ohio Current City: Naples Employer: Owner of Leapfrog Athletics and President of Leapfrog Fitness Community (a nonprofi t) College: University of Akron, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology Hobbies: I enjoy the extremes of working out hard, then just being lazy. I also like good conversation and a heavy cabernet!
Describe yourself in three words. Simple. Complex. Crazy.
You just won the lottery. What would you do with the money? Invest in my business and save… then commit random acts of anony- mous kindness.
What’s your favorite food and favorite place to get it? Pizza from Napoli on the Bay!
They’re making a movie about your life. What celebrity would play you? I haven’t owned a TV since 1993, so I’m a little behind on Hollywood.
You’re running for president - what’s your campaign slogan? “Big Problems = Principled Solutions”
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I grew up as an (un-abused) altar boy, so I wanted to be a priest!
You have the opportunity to travel free-of-charge to one place anywhere in the world. Where would you go? To the top of Mt. Everest.
When you’re not working, what’s your favorite thing to do in SW Florida? Have a good conversation! It’s hard to fi nd, but priceless when you can really talk about ideas with someone. To be able to disagree and not argue – I love it! That, or a nap.
What’s the one technology gadget that you can’t live without? I hate technology. I’m so much more of an eye contact and hand- shake type of guy. That said, I rely on my iPhone for business – it’s a necessary evil in my life.
What’s your favorite thing about living in SWFL? Healthy people.
Least favorite? Stupid people.
What’s next for you? Continue building the Leapfrog Fitness Com- munity and also the Leapfrog brand – then sell it off to a company like Nike, Reebok or Adidas!
www.leapfrogrunning.com coach@leapfrogrunning.com www.facebook.com/leapfrogrunning
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