Description
In this episode of Seasons, we sit down with Matty Christopherson – athlete, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Opscotch, a leading health optimization company. Matty shares his inspiring journey, from navigating business challenges to launching Project 125, a charity initiative fueled by a desire to support a friend battling stage 4 cancer. He took on a grueling 125-kilometer run from Vancouver to Whistler along the iconic RBC Gran Fondo route, where he made history as the first official runner.
Resources Mentioned:
Opscotch – Matty’s health company that focuses on blood biomarker testing, personalized supplements, and community support for health optimization.
RBC Gran Fondo – North America's largest cycling race, where Matty was the first-ever runner for the event, running the Vancouver to Whistler route.
Project 125 – Matty's initiative to run 125 km from Vancouver to Whistler to raise funds for his friend Krista, who is battling stage 4 cancer.
Canadian Sport Institute – Provided support for Matty's Project 125 with physiological testing, nutrition advice, and more.
Myo Detox – A physical therapy company that supported Matty with RMT (Registered Massage Therapy) during his training.
Whoop – A wearable device that Matty and others use to track sleep and other health metrics.
St. Elmo's Fire – A song that significantly motivated Matty during a challenging part of the run.
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