Matt Levine – Bridgewater Running Coach
Passionate coach and lifelong runner looking to work with athletes approaching their first race or chasing down their next big PR!
$90.00 / month
Running Coach Description
Bridgewater, NJ running coach Matt Levine works with both beginner and intermediate runners on the roads, whether you’re working towards your first goal race or looking to break a barrier in the marathon. Reach out below to get started!
Specialties
Specialties include:
- Road races at both the marathon and half marathon distance
- First time marathon and half marathon athletes
- Athletes looking to break milestone PR barriers such as Sub-5, Sub-4, Sub-3.5, Sub-3 hour marathon, etc. (Also Sub-2 and Sub-1.5 hour half marathons)
- * Athletes looking to complete all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors (Boston, Chicago, New York City, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Sydney) *
Philosophy
To quote Walt Disney, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
I’m looking to help athletes achieve their goals by incorporating fundamental workouts combined with a traditional, yet flexible, coaching style. In short, I want my athletes to reach new heights while making sure their overall health and well-being remains the top priority. I work best with athletes who are intrinsically motivated to put in the work required to reach their own goals.
Coaching Experience
I am a lifelong runner, and this is me taking the leap into the world of online coaching. I’m looking forward to partnering with Team RunRun as a first time coach.
About Me
I am extremely passionate about running. I have dedicated the better part of three years now to running and trying to qualify for the World Marathon Majors. I have amassed a wealth of knowledge on these particular races and all the different ways to enter them either via lottery, charity bibs, or time qualification.
These races are amongst the biggest in the world and also a great way to travel the globe. I am looking forward to helping others start their six or seven star journey!
Big Influences
My biggest influence is my own current coach, who has helped me incorporate different workouts into my training routine. Each athlete responds differently to increases in weekly mileage, intensity, speed work and cross training. Finding the right balance for each individual athlete is the key to success.
Race History
I have raced in 5k and 10k events from grade school through high school. I competed in Junior Olympic races, my family and I traveling all across the country for my competitions.
Within the past few years I have returned to the world of racing, now at the marathon and half marathon distances. I self-coached myself to my first full marathon back in 2023. Since then I have self-coached myself to my first Sub-3 hour marathon (2:59:23) in London 2024—an achievement I am most proud of. I also recently set a new PR at the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Now I’m looking forward to earning my fifth World Marathon Major finish this upcoming year in either Boston or New York City.
Personal Records
- Marathon – 2:53:33 – 2025 Chicago Marathon
- Half Marathon – 1:25:08 – 2025 Mercer County Half Marathon
Contact Matthew
7 reviews for Matt Levine – Bridgewater Running Coach
Anthony Knauer –
I started working with Matt about a year ago, just as I was finishing my training for the Philadelphia Half Marathon. Since then, he has helped me accomplish goals I once only hoped to achieve.
I ran the Philly Half Marathon in 1 hour and 32 minutes, and from there, we set our sights on an even bigger goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Along the way, I completed my first marathon ever, the New York City Marathon, in 3 hours and 9 minutes. 9 Minutes off my qualifying time. That goal I know will be achieved at my Next marathon.
Matt has pushed me extremely hard throughout this journey, but what makes him such a great coach is that he knows my limits and understands my boundaries while also knowing exactly how to push me beyond what I sometimes think I’m capable of. He holds me accountable, challenges me, and believes in me even when the training gets tough.
Beyond the results, Matt is incredibly knowledgeable about all things running. Whether it’s training, nutrition and fueling, shoes, race strategy or gear, he has the experience and knowledge to help you become a better runner.
But what really sets Matt apart is that he’s become much more than just my running coach. He’s become a great friend and someone I know I can count on. He genuinely cares about the people he coaches and wants to see them succeed, both on and off the course.
I’m extremely grateful for everything Matt has helped me accomplish over the past year. We have some big goals ahead of us, and I wouldn’t want anyone else in my corner helping me chase them. If you’re looking for a coach who knows his stuff, pushes you to be your best, and genuinely cares about your success, I can’t recommend Matt enough.
May Seow –
I can’t recommend Matt enough! I ran my first marathon in May 2026 and had no solid plan, didn’t know how to train, heck I didn’t even train for it which resulted in an injury for weeks. I knew I needed to seek a professional for my next marathon, being the NYC marathon.
I’m so happy I came across Matt’s profile. Since the start I knew he had a deep passion for running. His structured personalized plans he made for me really made me a stronger and faster runner overall. He was always supportive and would check in on how I was feeling after my runs. He was there at mile 24 of the NYC marathon cheering me on when I needed it the most! I can’t thank you enough Matt! (For those interested, if you’re reading this review take it as a sign to get on a call with him and see where things go 🙂)
Chris Polakowski –
I can’t recommend Matt enough! After running the Marine Corps Marathon in 3:27, I reached out to Matt in January while struggling with injuries and uncertainty about my running future. From day one, he took the time to understand my goals, accommodate my injuries, and continuously adapt my training to keep me progressing. His weekly check-ins, personalized approach, and genuine investment in my success have made all the difference.
Before coaching, I was hovering around a 1:32 half marathon. Since working with Matt, I’ve run a 1:28 half and improved my full marathon from 3:27 to 3:02 at Berlin, setting two major personal records along the way! Beyond the times, Matt has helped me become a smarter, stronger, and more confident runner. Now, we’re working toward the next phase: officially breaking the 3-hour marathon barrier and discovering just how much more is possible. Couldn’t ask for a better coach!
Danielle Genova –
Matt’s the best! This is my first time working with a coach as I’m training for my first marathon, and it’s been great so far. He’s really supportive and responsive, takes my feedback into account, and adjusts things when needed. I go into each week feeling excited and prepared for the training and I feel like I’ve gotten stronger and more confident as a runner since working with Matt. I would definitely recommend him!
Philip Wolf –
I ran my first marathon in November 2026 at the New York City Marathon and had the pleasure of working with Matt throughout the process. In just five months, he helped me go from a recreational runner to a serious marathoner. We set an ambitious goal of running a sub-3:30 marathon, and with Matt’s coaching, I surpassed it and ran a 3:15.
Marathon training is both time consuming and often lonely, requiring months of dedication to a structured program. There are lots of runs when you do not feel like running and many social invitations you need to turn down to stay committed to training. Matt was a consistent source of support the entire way. He believed in me, even when my own confidence wavered. In a world overflowing with information and advice about training, Matt helped cut through the noise and created a personalized program that actually worked for me. On race day, he was waiting for me at mile 23, right when I needed it most. His encouragement helped me stay on pace and finish strong. I can’t recommend working with Matt enough. As long as I’m running, Matt will be my coach.
Emerline Tabares –
I just completed my first EVER half marathon with Matt’s help! He was incredibly supportive and always available answering my questions and concerns through text at any time. I really appreciated our phone calls during training, where we discussed everything from what to expect throughout the process to the best shoes, rehab routines, and how to handle setbacks like shin splints. Overall, I had a great experience and truly felt like I was part of a team working with him 🙂 — exactly what I was looking for. TY MATT
Leah Rosenkrantz –
Matt has been an amazing coach! Coach doesn’t even seem like enough to describe the support and guidance Matt has provided me in such a short time. From daily specific work out plans, to nutrition, to race day prep, to reaching PRs, to setting new goals! My original goal with hiring Matt was to help me complete 50 races this year and run the London marathon. But the goal has morphed into being a stronger, smarter, faster runner too. He will meet you where you are, help you reach your goals, be there with you every step of the way.