#7. Physio, Life, Sport & Trail to Triumph - Mat Britton

Mat Britton is a well-known physiotherapist and local legend who has been part of the Greater Springfield community for many years. He played an integral part in founding the Springfield Runners Group well over a decade ago and through his passion for sport and running, has been able to treat and get people back doing whatever they love to do.

In 2014, Mat founded "Trail to Triumph - Tony's Journey" in memory of his dad Tony, who sadly lost his battle to Mesothelioma in March 2014. In October that year TTT was born with the first 250km ultramarathon from Mackay to Moranbah run completed over 2 1/2 gruelling days. It's been run every October and again this year, runners will attempt to complete the 250km Moranbah to Mackay journey from the October 6th - 8th. The event not only is held in memory of Tony Britton but it works to raise awareness and funds to assist in assessment, treatment and research for Mesothelioma and others lung diseases like Silicosis. You can donate to the cause at the below links.

As you'll hear in the conversation, Mat has been overwhelmed and truly grateful for the support he has and continues to receive throughout the year through not only the run but also events such as Annual Golf Day, Trivia Night, Brushes and Bubbles and the Virtual Events run. When you attend a function or if you're fortunate enough attend the run up north, you become part of the TTT family which has grown to large numbers, which can be seen by the record group heading up this year.

In the conversation with Mat, Steve talks to him about life, how he became a Physio, his reflections on sport, his time in martial arts and plenty of stories in between. It's his love and passion for TTT that truly is a delight within the discussion and his unwavering focus on helping to make a difference to those suffering and experiencing lung diseases that really shines. 

Follow Mat

Instagram - @m.britton.ttt

Check out Trail to Triumph

Instagram - @trail_to_triumph

Website - www.trailtotriumph.com.au

Donate Here - www.fundraise.lungfoundation.com.au/tttleaderboards

 

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