Interview with Des Linden

Interview with Des Linden

In this episode we visit with Olympic runner and Boston Marathon champion Des Linden. Hear about how she has used the words of doubters to her advantage; her shift to ultra and trail running; her thoughts on super shoes and more!



About Des Linden

After being a two time all American at Arizona State University Des decided to give professional running a try. She went on to represent the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics women’s marathon. In 2018, she became the first American woman in 33 years to win the Boston Marathon. She holds the women’s 50K world record of 2:59:54 set in 2021. The 2025 Boston Marathon was her final professional road race.

Des and her husband make their home in norther Michigan and operate a coffee company together. Des is sponsored by Coros, big thanks to Coros for arranging this interview! Don’t forget that you can use code MTA and get an additional free watch band with your purchase of a Coros watch.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Run Coaching. Work with a MTA running Coach.

COROS Watches will help you train according to heart rate. Use code MTA and get an additional free watch band with your purchase! Just pick the band you want, add it to your cart, and use code MTA.

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The Richmond Marathon on November 15, 2024 -America’s Friendliest Marathon!

The Drury Hotel Company -we stayed at the downtown Cleveland Location and loved it! Use our link for 10% off!

AG1 Next Gen -get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order.

Des Linden Instagram: @des_linden

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