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!
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[@steveemory9403]

I’m calling it, Des is going to take a Golden Ticket at Javelina in the not too distant future. What an awesome and insightful interview. Des is hilarious and I love her straight forward answers.

[@Freetrail]

Javelina would be perfect!

[@amyhutchison4629]

Always learn something new! Great pod!

[@irunovermountains]

Finally caught up on this after all the States content. It was a really good convo with Des. It proves that hard work and a good attitude gets you somewhere. Kind of a feel good motivator this one. Thx dude

[@rizzomatt]

Thanks again Mr. Bowman. Des is awesome. Great interview. Hilarious trail running anecdote about running with Ruth Croft!

[@Freetrail]

Thanks so much, Matt!!

[@timpfluger]

Love this. Two of my favorite podcasts combining for a great convo. Thank you!

[@Freetrail]

🔥

[@christopherbrand5360]

Des is amazing! What a treat :) DBo you did a great job with this

[@Freetrail]

Appreciate that! 😃🙏

[@peteramos6175]

Des is soo awesome! Great interview ❤

[@bradhatten157]

Come on Dez, you will be perfect for Hardrock!

[@Freetrail]

Lol, maybe Way Too Cool first :)

[@odonata9838]

No audio. 😢

[@Freetrail]

It works on my computer?

[@christopherbrand5360]

It’s good for me

[@user-dg7ql7hb2u]

Good for me too

[@user-dg7ql7hb2u]

Good luck kids-DES❤