Des Linden | Olympian & Boston Marathon Champion

Des Linden is a professional runner for Brooks living in Michigan. She is one of America's most decorated distance athletes - a two-time olympian, Boston Marathon champion, and 50k World Record Holder. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

 

Topics discussed:

• Des’s reputation for being a workhorse and having a blue collar attitude
• Her transition from college to pro running
• Her early move to the marathon
• Living in MI as opposed to other training hotbeds
• The realities of being an Olympian and competing at the games
• Her exposure to trail running
• Her experience at UTMB
• Aging and retirement for pro athletes
• Her trip to Japan with Tim, Magda, & Ruth
• Her new role as Chief Running Adviser at Brooks
• Her media projects including her book, podcast, and race commentary
• And a lot more!

Des's Book Choosing To Run

 

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