Episode 568: Malindi Elmore – Three-Time Olympian & Canadian Marathon Record Holder

I’m thrilled to welcome back the amazing Malindi Elmore to the podcast! This is her third time joining us, and she continues to inspire as a three-time Olympian representing Team Canada. Malindi made her Olympic debut in 2004 in the 1500 meters and has since transitioned into marathon running, competing in both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Beyond her impressive athletic achievements, Malindi is also a dedicated coach and a mother of two. She has raised over $24,000 for Kids Sport, an initiative that provides grants to help cover registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under can enjoy a season of their favorite sport in Canada. Her motivation to train hard for the Olympic marathon was fueled by this meaningful cause. Some of Malindi’s remarkable career highlights include finishing ninth in the Olympic marathon in Tokyo, holding the Canadian marathon record, and being a seven-time Canadian champion. She’s also a past Stanford University record holder, a six-time All-American, and a bronze medalist in the World Cross Country Team Championships, Pan American Games, and World University Games. With a personal best marathon time of 2:24, Malindi has an impressive range of accomplishments. In addition to her success in track and road racing, she also competed competitively in triathlon, debuting in Ironman with an impressive time of under nine hours. Malindi made history as the oldest finisher in the Olympic marathon at 44 years old, and she shows no signs of slowing down! If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends! I’m always cheering for Malindi and the rest of Team Canada. And if you have a moment, a quick rating and review would be hugely helpful. Let’s dive into this inspiring conversation! What we talked about: 3:10- Catching up with Malindi post Olympics 8:05- Her marathoning career 11:00- Enjoying the process 15:00- The support from the running community 17:00- Recapping the Olympic marathon 28:15- Her passion for youth sports 39:00- Her husband’s role in her running career 44:30- Speedwork in marathon training 50:00- What’s next in her career 51:30- End of podcast questions Show note: Kid Sport Canada Tirop’s Angels Book recommendations: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Support our sponsors: Donna Marathon Join me the weekend of January 31st-February 2nd, 2025 for the Donna Marathon weekend! Use the code “Lindsey10” for 10% off your race registration Check out the new Brooks Glycerin Max at BrooksRunning.com 2Before Use the code “Lindsey” for 30% of 20 packs plus free shipping