#3 - Cow Harbor 10k Preview, Flagstaff Medal in the Marathon, World Championships talk, Hocker DQ, Jakob 5k Revenge

In this episode of the Out and Back podcast, hosts Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter discuss the excitement of the fall marathon season, including the upcoming Cow Harbor 10K and the importance of training strategies like fatigue resistance. They recap the recent world championships, highlighting thrilling finishes in both the men's and women's marathons, and celebrate Julia Paternain's historic bronze medal. The conversation also touches on the drama of the 1500m final, predictions for the upcoming 5K races, and the potential for more stadium finishes in road racing, emphasizing the blend of preparation, luck, and the electric atmosphere that championship races bring. ⁠ Join our Strava group ⁠ Follow us: ⁠Rory’s Strava⁠ ⁠Jacob’s Strava⁠ ⁠Rory’s Instagram⁠ ⁠Jacob’s Instagram⁠ ⁠Rory’s Youtube⁠ Jacob’s Website Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Fall Racing Season 02:04 Race Preparations and Expectations 05:34 Training Philosophy: Fatigue Resistance 12:13 Championship Marathons: Insights from Recent Races 20:33 Highlighting Underdogs: Julia Paternan's Journey 22:54 Dramatic Events: The 1500m Final Recap 23:38 The Blunt Truth of Performance 24:50 Controversy in Competition: The DQ Debate 26:51 Finals and Surprises: The 1500m Race 28:27 The 10K Upset: Gressier's Victory 31:49 Kijelcha's Transition: From Track to Road 33:08 5K Predictions: A Competitive Landscape 36:39 Dark Horse Picks: Surprises in the 5K 40:10 Women's 1500m: Kipjegon and Rising Stars 42:16 Marathon Finishes: The Stadium Experience