This episode is my conversation with the one and only Des Linden. We recorded this live at the Bayshore Marathon Weekend in Traverse City, Michigan at the historic City Opera House. This was such a fun event and I was so grateful to sit down with Des for this live show!
Des does not really need an introduction here, I don’t think, but in case you don’t know Des, she is a two -time Olympian and she’s the 2018 Boston Marathon champion. She’s the author of the book, Choosing to Run. She’s run for Brooks for forever, pretty much. If I’ve got my stats right, I think she’s run 28 marathons. She’s run 11 Boston marathons. Des is truly an American distance running legend and definitely a fan favorite.
Des also hosts a podcast with Kara Goucher called Nobody Asked Us. It’s such a fun show so if you aren’t already listening – go check that out!!
What we talked about:
3:30- Recovering from her two spring marathons
6:15- What her summer ahead looks like
8:30- Nobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara
11:30- Supershoes
13:45- Remaining dedicated to the sport so long into her career
17:55- Encouraging other athletes in the sport
22:00- Placing 4th at the 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon
23:50- Running the masters record
28:00- The 2011 Boston Marathon
31:00- What winning the Boston Marathon means to her
33:20- Running her own race
35:30- What Des is excited about right now
37:40- Advice for the marathon
40:00- Looking up to Deena Kastor in the marathon
41:40- Des’ dogs
44:45- Advice for people just starting their pro career
49:00- Des’ relationship with the sport
56:25- Des’ 50k World Record
1:01:25- Shifting her goals as she grows in the sport
Show notes:
Nobody Asked us With Kara and Des
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