- An interview with Olympic marathoner Desiree Linden. While recovering from a recent half marathon and in a bit of training lull, Desi shared some lesser-known facts about her life—like her newfound love of bourbon and the puppy she recently adopted. (1:53)
- Audiobooks to Help Make Up for Loss of Daylight World Championships CA Notice at Collection. (30:48)
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Desiree Linden
Desi Linden has consistently been one of the best marathoners for the U.S., with tons of accolades to her credit. Some of her top moments include a second-place finish at the 2011 Boston Marathon, two spots on the U.S. Olympic marathon team (2012 and 2016), and another great performance at this year’s Boston, where she finished fourth.
Training editor Meghan Kita caught up with Desi shortly after the runner came home from racing at the Asics Half Marathon on Australia’s Gold Coast in early July.
Meghan is a legit fan of Desi’s, following the marathoner pretty obsessively on social media. And Meghan has read plenty about Desi and her running history and training and racing approach, and Desi, for her part, has given plenty of interviews on all of those subjects. (Read her tips to conquer the marathon here.)
So in this conversation, Meghan takes a look behind the curtain to see what other things make Desi Linden tick—like her favorite music, her dogs, and a newfound obsession with good bourbon.
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Episode Credits:
The Runner’s World Show is hosted by producer Christine Fennessy.
The podcast is produced by Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, and Brian Dalek.
Published: Aug 17, 2017 7:18 AM EDT Panoply Network.
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Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
