Des Linden on Building a Media Business After Boston

I'm in my 40s.

I'm doing this block where I'm going to have fun with it.

I think my expectations can be quite a bit different just because this is the tail end of my career.

And it's really a lot about having fun, even though I love to be competitive.

And I'm going to train hard.

I'm going to specialize for as long as my body will let me.

The reality is like, it's just a really... quickly moving sport.

It's getting better and the odds are stacked against me to have that type of success, you know, but that's okay.

I still think it'd be fun to compete.

Welcome to For the Long Run.

We explore the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated, and how they've been able to achieve sustainable excellence.

I'm your host, Jonathan Levitt, and we're so glad you're here.

This episode first aired with Des Linden on Long Run Labs, my other podcast on the business of the outdoor industry.

With Des being such a legend in the sport, we figured we'd share it over here too.

We talked a decent amount about the Boston Marathon, her journey into trails, and her work in media and partnerships these last few years.

I love this conversation, and I hope you do too.

I'm in my 40s.

I'm doing this block where I'm going to have fun with it.

I think my expectations can be quite a bit different just because this is the tail end of my career.

And it's really a lot about having fun, even though I love to be competitive.

And I'm going to train hard.

I'm going to specialize for as long as my body will let me.

The reality is like, it's just a really... quickly moving sport.

It's getting better and the odds are stacked against me to have that type of success, you know, but that's okay.

I still think it'd be fun to compete.

Welcome to For the Long Run.

We explore the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated, and how they've been able to achieve sustainable excellence.

I'm your host, Jonathan Levitt, and we're so glad you're here.

This episode first aired with Des Linden on Long Run Labs, my other podcast on the business of the outdoor industry.

With Des being such a legend in the sport, we figured we'd share it over here too.

We talked a decent amount about the Boston Marathon, her journey into trails, and her work in media and partnerships these last few years.

I love this conversation, and I hope you do too.