Rory Linkletter on the Olympics, Social Media, and the Future of Running

Rory Linkletter is one of the best marathon runners in North America, an Olympian for Canada, and one of the most thoughtful voices in professional running.

Fresh off a 2:09 performance at the Ottawa Marathon and a congratulatory call from the Prime Minister of Canada, Rory joins the Free Outside Podcast to talk about life as a professional marathoner.

We discuss what it's like racing at the Olympic Games, how elite marathon contracts and appearance fees work, why the marathon may have surpassed track and field in popularity, the realities of building a personal brand as a professional athlete, and how social media has changed the sport.

Rory also shares insights into his training, highest mileage weeks, recovery philosophy, strength work, marathon pacing, heart rate data, and the mindset that has helped him become one of the world's top marathoners.

We also dive into trail running, Western States, sponsorships, podcasting, and whether a future switch from roads to trails could ever happen.

Topics:

• Ottawa Marathon recap

• Call from the Prime Minister of Canada

• Olympic Village stories

• Marathon vs track and field

• Pro running contracts and appearance fees

• Building a brand as an athlete

• Social media and sponsorships

• Training 130+ mile weeks

• Recovery, fueling, and consistency

• Western States and trail running

• The future of professional running

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