Out and Back
Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter
Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter
Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson are professional marathoners chasing fast times and big goals on the roads. Training out of Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve got plenty of stories from the grind of big mileage, the chaos of race travel, the highs and lows of racing on the world stage and the random stuff that happens between workouts. With a passion for storytelling, running culture, and building community, Rory and Jacob bring listeners behind the scenes of the marathon lifestyle. Training talk with a few detours.
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Dec 9
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Dec 1
If you enjoyed this episode - please give us a review and follow! Today we discuss the upcoming California International Marathon (CIM), which is also the USATF Marathon Championships. Go through Jacob's build up, race strategy, and expectations for the competition. We delve into tapering, carb loading, and fueling strategies. We also talk about the rest of the competitive field at CIM. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding marathon racing and the camaraderie among athletes as they prepare for race day. Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website
Nov 23
If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a follow and share it with a friend! Mica Rivera Wood discusses balancing being a creator and an elite runner, her decision to transition from track to marathon running. She reflects on her initial fears and the excitement she feels about taking on this new challenge. Mica shares her thoughts on her potential in both track and marathon running, emphasizing the joy of embracing new experiences in her athletic journey. The Woodsrun Instagram Mica's Youtube Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website
Nov 17
Please give us a follow at the links below and share with a friend. Today we chat with Brady Holmer. This was a very science heavy episode. We cover Vo2 Max training in marathons, how to increase volume, marathon fueling, heat training for performance, Brady's personal goals for the upcoming CIM race and more. Follow Brady: Substack Twitter Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website
Nov 9
Please give us a follow, share this episode with a friend, and check out our socials! Join the nearly 100k subs Jake has on YouTube here: Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website Today are joined by Jake Bearclough, better know as Ran to Japan. We explore the cultural differences in running training between Japanese and American runners, find our why Japan is so good at the marathon, highlight the differences in training. We also dive into the world of Running Youtube and hear a very cool story about Jake moving from the UK to the US to Japan to chase his running dreams.
Nov 1
Please do us a massive favor and like, rate, and share the podcast if you enjoy it! Biya is a former teammate and training partner of both Jacob and Rory. We got to chat with Biya about his new coaching set up with Ian Carter and the workouts that lead to his 2:06 Marathon in Valencia last year. We touch on his fueling and race strategies. We chat about the competition in New York City Marathon and what Biya has done to prepare for the course. Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website
Oct 26
Give us a follow and join us on social media if you enjoyed today's episode. Join our Strava group Follow us: Rory’s Strava Jacob’s Strava Rory’s Instagram Jacob’s Instagram Rory’s Youtube Jacob’s Website Today on the Out and Back podcast, we sat down with professional marathon runner Reed Fischer. We talked about Reed bouncing off the World Championships to race the New York City Marathon. We covered how he is preparing for multiple marathons in a season, his experience at the World Championships, and his preparation for the upcoming New York City Marathon. We dove into the evolution of the Tin Man Elite team and the challenges of professional running. Reed shares insights on the competitive landscape of marathon running and his personal goals for the future.
