Rory Linkletter - #008

Today’s podcast guest is Rory Linkletter, one of Canada's top marathoners and a 2024 Olympian.In this episode, Rory breaks down his Houston Half Marathon performance where he achieved the milestone of running a sub-60 minute half marathon. We dive into the training, race strategy, and how this result shapes his marathon goals for the season ahead.00:00 – Breaking 60 Minutes in the Houston Half Marathon06:30 – Training for a Sub-60 Half Marathon14:30 – Why Elite Runners Increase Intensity Before Big Races26:00 – Elite Marathon Training41:30 – The Reality of Racing at the Olympics58:00 – The Mental Battle of Running a Marathon1:16:00 – How Elite Runners Push Through Pain in Races1:34:00 – The Mindset5% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collections/mens-247BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.