Matthew Francis Gawors | Endurance Athlete, Coach & Confluence Running Founder
Matthew Francis Gawors
Endurance athlete, educator and founder of Confluence Running. Matt's experience spans middle-distance track, marathon training, swimming, cycling and triathlon, with a focus on helping people find their place in local sport.
From athlete to community leader
Matt started running after the Delaware River Run 5K in Port Jervis, New York. He later focused on the 800 meters, pursued marathon running and shifted toward triathlon. His Confluence Running team interview shares his interest in trail climbs, track relays and helping others become involved in running.
Alongside running and triathlon, Matt has worked in community recreation and in Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University. Through Confluence Running and race programming, he connects athletes with training, event history, footwear education and opportunities to participate.
Featured footwear education: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26
The Adrenaline GTS 26 continues Brooks' longstanding structured-support series. The upcoming model uses GuideRails support, nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning and an updated engineered air-mesh upper.
Confluence Running's guide compares it with the Adrenaline GTS 25 and explains support, fit, widths, release information and the model's history.
Scheduled release: November 1, 2026 · Listed price: $155
Read the Adrenaline 26 guideExplore men's Adrenaline GTS 26The featured shoe is part of Confluence Running's footwear education. It is not presented as Matt's personal race or training shoe, and this page does not imply a Brooks athlete sponsorship or endorsement.
Explore Matt's work
Athlete and professional background from Confluence Running's public team interview and event biographies. Brooks technical information from Confluence Running's October 2026 Adrenaline guide. This profile does not yet include an independently compiled competitive race-results history.
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