Matty Fitzgerald is an accomplished endurance sports journalist, writer, coach, and nutritionist. He has established a strong presence in the field of endurance sports, with his work appearing frequently in numerous publications such as Women’s Running, Outside, Men’s Journal, Triathlete, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Bicycling, Competitor, and Runner's World.
Fitzgerald has penned more than twenty books on various subjects related to endurance sports, running, triathlon, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss. Some of his most popular works include "Racing Weight" and "Brain Training for Runners." His writing is highly regarded, and he has received recognition for his contributions to the field through various awards.
Throughout his career, Fitzgerald has had unique access to professional endurance athletes, providing him with valuable insights and experiences that he has been able to share with his readers and followers. His work as a coach and nutritionist has also earned him recognition, as he currently serves as a Training Intelligence Specialist for PEAR Sports and a featured coach on active.com. His expertise in the field has made him a trusted source for those seeking to improve their performance in endurance sports.
Racing Weight Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes
2009
2
Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance
2009
3
Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes (With: Georgie Fear)
2014
4
Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes
2014
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book
2003
2
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training
2004
3
The Cutting-Edge Runner
2005
4
Performance Nutrition for Runners
2005
5
Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide
2006
6
Brain Training For Runners
2007
7
The Runner's Diary
2008
8
RUN
2010
9
Iron War
2011
10
The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition
2013
11
Diet Cults
2014
12
80/20 Running
2014
13
80/20 Running (With: Robert Johnson)
2014
14
How Bad Do You Want It?
2015
15
The Endurance Diet
2016
16
80/20 Triathlon
2018
17
80/20 Triathlon (With: David Warden)
2018
18
Life Is a Marathon
2019
19
Running the Dream
2020
20
The Comeback Quotient
2021
21
Run Like a Pro (With: Ben Rosario)
2022
22
Run Like a Pro
2022
23
The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log 12-Month 2025 Planner Calendar