The elite runner talks Boston, bourbon, and how her training changes with age.
Des Linden admits two truths about her 2018 Boston Marathon win, which made her the only American woman to earn the title in more than three decades. One: She can barely watch a replay of her victory. And two: It shifted her focus from winning to having fun. With that mindset, she’ll toe the Boston Marathon starting line once again on April 15.
Furthermore caught up with the two-time Olympian ahead of the race to talk bourbon (a staple), 1K repeats (dreadful and aggressive), and what’s next (up in the air).
It's important to know how to manage on your own.
This interview has been edited and condensed for publication.