Whiskey collector, coffee entrepreneur, and one of the most accomplished USA marathoners of all-time, Des Linden has more sub 2:30 marathon times than any other American woman and has made two USA Olympic Teams. And she won the 2018 Boston Marathon in epically terrible conditions — because that’s when she races best.
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Body : Whiskey collector, coffee entrepreneur, and one of the most accomplished USA marathoners of all-time, Des Linden has more sub 2:30 marathon times than any other American woman and has made two USA Olympic Teams. And she won the 2018 Boston Marathon in epically terrible conditions — because that’s when she races best.
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Lightning round
I think about my ultimate goal. The only way to get there is to put in the work — no excuses. Also, unboxing a new pair of shoes or gear definitely helps.
It was a soccer survival tactic.
I am the tortoise. My career path started much closer to the everyday runner. I have chipped away year after year and eventually reached the upper echelons of running through consistency, hard work, and patience.
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Des Linden is your personal hype woman
Need pre-run wisdom from a pro? A pep talk from a champion before a race? Running icon, Des Linden, is ready to give you a call. Give us your digits, some running details, then get ready for a personalized message from Des!
The art of the run
A run can always brighten your day. So can coloring. Break out your art supplies and get creative with coloring book pages inspired by Des.
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Title : The art of the run
Body : A run can always brighten your day. So can coloring. Break out your art supplies and get creative with coloring book pages inspired by Des.
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“Slow down” is great advice…if you’re a car. Celebrate Des’ need for speed with this coloring page.
“The run is a chance to clear my mind, work through problems, be creative, think about everything or think about nothing. I need the run to get in the right head space for my day.”
Des Linden
Get to know DesLearn more about the Boston champion in this on-the-run conversation (0:30)