Rory Linkletter is back on the podcast and he is truly one of the most entertaining, insightful people to talk running with. He just ran a huge PR of 2:06:49 at the Chicago Marathon, and we get into everything that went into that performance — the big swing for the Canadian record, what it felt like to put himself in the race early, and how he managed the moment he realized he’d be running the last 12 miles alone. He breaks down the pace groups, the chaos of early race dynamics, and the confidence that comes from having 13 marathons worth of experience to lean on.
We also talk about what it means to actually race a marathon versus just running one — how fueling, composure, and mindset have evolved for him, and why he’s shifting his focus away from chasing a specific time and toward racing with courage at the front of major marathons. Rory shares openly about coaching transitions, what he learned from Boston, how he’s thinking about LA 2028, and how he balances training with being a dad of two. It’s a fun, honest conversation with someone who isn’t afraid to say big goals out loud and back them up with the work.
Topics we Discussed:
Chicago PR and the Canadian record chase
From running marathons to racing them
Fueling practice on every long run
Coaching with Ryan Hall to Jon Green
Composure during the race
Why he’s shelving the record goal
Racing the group vs. running your own race
Building toward LA 2028
Family travel and dad life
Sports fandom and downtime
Books and podcasts he’s into
Media and Mentions:
Books:
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Ernest Shackleton and Endurance (explorer and book referenced)
Matthew McConaughey’s new book Rory referenced: Poems and Prayers
Podcasts Rory listens to:
Pardon My Take
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Ryen Russillo Show
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