Matt Parker's Running, Sports Medicine Gear & Expert Recommendations

    Dr. Matthew Parker, PT, DPT

    Akron, OH

    Ain’t nothing to it but to do it.

    Midwest ultramarathoner, endurance physical therapist, and artist.

    Discipline: Running, Sports Medicine

    Specialty: Ultra-Marathons

    2024 14th Fastest North American 100 Mile Performance - 14:01 Ohio to Erie Trail Relay FKT Member - 320M 38h37m Doctor of Physical Therapy - Video Gait Analysis Certified

    Expert Gear Picks from Matt Parker

    Expert running, sports medicine gear recommendations from Matt Parker, Dr. Matthew Parker, PT, DPT, based in Akron, OH.

    Matt Parker's Gear

    The essentials of what I use to push me forwards in training and racing.

    • Matt Parker recommends the The Aid Station Raide LF 2L

    • Matt Parker recommends the Black Diamond Astro 300-R Headlamp

    Matt Parker's Recovery

    The products I use to keep my body in check.

    • Matt Parker recommends the The Feed Pillar Performance

    • Matt Parker recommends the HOKA ORA Recovery Slide 3

    • Matt Parker recommends the Nike Nike ReactX Rejuven8

    • Matt Parker recommends the Hyperice Normatec 3 Legs

    Matt Parker's Fueling

    High performance needs high quality.

    • Matt Parker recommends the Precision PF90 Gel

    • Matt Parker recommends the Hyperlyte HYPERLYTE H1

    Matt Parker's Shoe Rotation

    Tried and true.

    • Matt Parker recommends the Mount to Coast Mount to Coast H1 - White Sands

    • Matt Parker recommends the Mount to Coast Mount to Coast R1 - White

    • Matt Parker recommends the Satisfy Satisfy TheROCKER Sterling Blue

    • Matt Parker recommends the Men's On Cloudultra Pro

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    Ain’t nothing to it but to do it.

    Matt Parker

    Dr. Matthew Parker, PT, DPT
    Matt Parker
    Ain’t nothing to it but to do it.

    Matt Parker

    Dr. Matthew Parker, PT, DPT
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    About Matt

    Midwest ultramarathoner, endurance physical therapist, and artist.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineRunning, Sports Medicine
    SpecialityUltra-Marathons
    LocationAkron, OH
    Joined RendezvuFeb 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    2024 14th Fastest North American 100 Mile Performance - 14:01
    Ohio to Erie Trail Relay FKT Member - 320M 38h37m
    Doctor of Physical Therapy - Video Gait Analysis Certified
    Photo 1

    About Matt

    Midwest ultramarathoner, endurance physical therapist, and artist.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineRunning, Sports Medicine
    SpecialityUltra-Marathons
    LocationAkron, OH
    Joined RendezvuFeb 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    2024 14th Fastest North American 100 Mile Performance - 14:01
    Ohio to Erie Trail Relay FKT Member - 320M 38h37m
    Doctor of Physical Therapy - Video Gait Analysis Certified
    On a mission to get more people to enjoy the outdoors© 2026
    RendezvuAboutFor HostsFor BrandsFor Shoppers
    LegalTermsPrivacy
    ResourcesDocsContactFeedback
    CommunityInstagramLinkedInNewsletterCareers