164. Des Linden, Olympic Marathoner & 50K World Record Holder On Running, Coffee, and Netflix

Marni on the Move

Des Linden is an Olympic marathoner and winner of the 2018 Boston Marathon. She recently added ultra-running to her repertoire and broke the women’s world record in the 50k with a time of 2:59:54. On this episode of Marni on the Move, Des and I sync up about her training, motivation, and incredible career. She chats with me about her inspiration for running a 50k, and how COVID led her to pivot her training toward longer distances. As two coffee lovers, we also talk about Des’ coffee company, Linden X Two, and her rituals around creating the perfect brew. Des also gives me some insight into where she hopes to take her career in the future, and what she’s most looking forward to about taking the starting line again at this year’s Boston Marathon in October. Des ends our conversation by giving me some great book recommendations. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and craving a good cup of coffee and a run. CONNECT Des Linden on Instagram Linden X Two on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFERS Belcampo is offering MOTM listeners 20% Off from May 11th, 2021 through June 25th, 2021 with code MARNI on their website, Belcampo.com Take control of your health and wellness journey with InsideTracker, the ultra-personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body from the inside out. Transform your body's data into meaningful insights and a customized action plan of the science-backed nutrition recommendations you need to optimize your health! Get twenty percent off today at InsideTracker with our code THANKYOUMOTM. Lifepro is offering MOTM listeners 10% off products with the code MOVE10. Art of Tea is 0ffering MOTM listeners 15% off (excluding gift cards, Tea of the month, subscriptions, and any wholesale orders) through July 2021. Use this code at checkout MARNIONTHEMOVE15 Head over to our SHOP page for additional offers from Marni on the Move partners, sponsors, and guests including Navitas Organics, Sun Potion, Amrita Health Foods and more. SHARE Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and use our new Marni on the Move Giphy! SPECIAL THANKS Emma Steiner for help with show notes, guest research, and social media. Skye Menna for help with guest research and outreach, social media, and public relations Photo Credit @JaybirdSport and Title Image @brooksrunning