Episode 534: Des Linden – Live at the Bayshore Marathon

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 Choosing to Run Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram Sponsors: 2Before Use the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shipping