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6 years

6th time’s a charm. Keep showing up!

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“It takes 10 years to become an overnight success.” - marathoners “Hold my beer.” - Molly Seidel #TeamUSA

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6 years

Some days it just flows and I feel like I’m born to do this, other days it feels like I’m trudging through hell. Every day I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be better. My advice: keep showing up. #MondayMotivaton #TogetherForward

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Tried real hard today. Love that I get to do this for a living. Thank you @brooksrunning for all the support. Thank you fans for all the cheers. Thank you competitors for pushing me to be my best. #Atlanta2020

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3 years

Legs hurt more than my head this morning. Nailed the race - showed maturity at the after party. This is growth.

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4 years

Friendly reminder: getting in shape is hard, being in shape is awesome. Commit to it.

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@des_linden

3 years

Traditionalist know records drop on Tuesday. Sub 3 (2:59:54) • Out now

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@des_linden

4 years

People who jog in place while waiting for a traffic light to change, it’s almost your time to shine.

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4 years

Anybody suggesting the Marathon Trials be re-run, just stop. There are 6 athletes who actually have so much to celebrate during this tough time, please don’t crap on their parade. #2cents

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6 years

Yesterday at this time: mentally preparing to conquer 26.2 miles on the roads of New York. Today: eating a cold slice of pizza while lying in bed and mentally preparing to walk for a coffee. This is downtime.

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@des_linden

6 years

Where everybody knows your name... 💙💛

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@des_linden

4 years

🚨Breaking: Went a full month without running a step. Heading out for my welcome back jog. Thoughts and prayers appreciated but not expected.

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@des_linden

3 years

📸1: What you see on Strava. 📸2: What you don’t see on Strava. Comparing yourself to others is silly. Odds are you don’t have the full picture.

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4 years

And then, one ordinary day you’ll head out for a run. As you’re plugging along you’ll get lost in a thought and lose track of time. When you snap out of it -no matter how long it was- you’ll realize you were running effortlessly. It’s a magical feeling that’s earned, not gifted.

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@des_linden

5 years

nobody: absolutely no one: dogs:

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@des_linden

5 years

Thank you, Boston. 💙💛 #BostonMarathon #ThisIsBoston #KeepShowingUp

WBZ | CBS News Boston

@wbz

5 years

Last year's winner of the women's Boston Marathon Desi Linden blows kisses to the crowd as she crosses the finish line.

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4 years

Note to self: you control where you focus your energy. Stop doomscrolling. Go run.

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@des_linden

5 years

Mantra for today’s #TCSNYCMarathon : Swing away. Mission accomplished. I died ... but also I didn’t actually die and that’s valuable.

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@des_linden

4 years

Can confirm: after losing all fitness, the second day back running feels just like the day after racing the #BostonMarathon . This is exciting news for beginners because 1) you can know what running Boston feels like and 2) it really doesn’t ever get worse than day two.

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@des_linden

5 years

when i do my core workout

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5 years

Emotional fatigue is real. Poured a lot of energy, over several months, into this year’s #BostonMarathon . Physically, I already feel I’ve bounced back. Mentally, I know I am still deep in the well. #ProTip : downtime is not solely for physical recovery, don’t rush it.

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5 years

It’s official, everyone in our neighborhood knows about my Boston Marathon race in the rain. Now when I’m suffering on a run during a downpour I get a bunch of thumbs up and waves — not a single person will offer me a ride home anymore. ☹️

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5 years

I love people wearing their medal around the day after the marathon. It’s the ultimate shiny distraction from how much we’re struggling to walk normally. #MedalMonday

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@des_linden

6 years

This is fitness. 🙌🏽

Boston Marathon Pro

@Boston26_2_Pro

6 years

Top 4 USA women @nycmarathon @ShalaneFlanagan 3rd in 2:26:32, @MollyHuddle 4th in 2:26:44 & @des_linden 6th in 2:27:52 @AllieKieffer 7th in 2:28:12 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 @WMMajors

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4 years

I have a marathon joke, but it will take three months to prepare you for it.

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6 years

Confession: I do the extra add on at the end of the run so I hit the exact mileage on my GPS watch. Some find it crazy but I consider it finishing the job. It sets the tone for doing all the little things. #SorryNotSorry

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@des_linden

4 years

I’ll be celebrating Olympic Alternate Day tomorrow — because I like to dwell on shit.

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4 years

Last workout in the books. Kind of milked this one, especially the cool down. Nearing the end of potentially my last Olympic Trials buildup ever — got to say, it’s been a fun one. #RunHappy

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@des_linden

4 years

The county placed a giant roadside speedometer about a mile from our home. All previous running goals are out the window and registering max speed is now top priority. What I’m saying is, stay flexible with your goals and keep things fun. #findsomerunhappy

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5 years

Marathon training is running yourself right up to your breaking point but backing off before you crack. Marathon racing is for finishing the job in front of an audience. Almost time to hurt so good. #tcsnycmarathon

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4 years

Consistency comes when we decide to make “no quit” a habit. Even on our worst days we’re not all that far off our best if we keep pushing through.

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4 years

Wear your mask! It may or may not protect you from COVID-19, but it’s certain to keep you from doing duck-lips in your selfie, and that may be our only win for 2020. 😷

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1 year

18th sucks but a big step forward after NYC Marathon. Wouldn’t miss this party. #BostonMaraton number 10 in the books ✔️ Thanks for all the love! 💙💛

Britt Bowker

@brittbowker

1 year

. @des_linden completes her 10th #BostonMarathon . Here she is right after she crossed the finish line.

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4 years

Today all turkey trotters get a great glimpse into a pro runners life. Run in the morning, nap, eat, and wear sweatpants all day. Yeah, I’m pretty thankful. #RunHappy

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@des_linden

6 years

That was awesome! Thank you @BBMAs and congratulations @taylorswift13 .

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@des_linden

4 years

Don’t overthink it. Right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot - repeat. #RunHappy

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@des_linden

2 years

Welp that was embarrassing. Haven’t been this fit in a long time. Training was good- like really really good. Proud of how I prepared and that I wasn’t afraid to stick my nose in it, disappointed with how it played out. Such is life. Gonna go have some beers now. 📸: @lukewebstr

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@des_linden

4 years

#tbt to @jhboston26 2018 Boston Marathon #TogetherForward Sometimes we have to brave the storm to get the reward — set to Titanic.

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@des_linden

7 years

In tears. Thank you @ShalaneFlanagan for giving us something to believe in. Congratulations!

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7 years

All you got, is all you got. That was everything. Thanks for all the love leading up to this, you can't top the running community. 💛💙

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4 years

‘Tis the season for sniffing my outer running layers to see what can be worn again and what should be added to Mount Laundry. Non-runners probably just call it jacket season.

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@des_linden

5 years

Hear me out — a cookbook that partway through every recipe reveals one ingredient as not for the meal at all(!) but actually just a snack to be enjoyed while you cook.

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4 years

Note to self: You can’t force fitness. Stay patient.

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4 years

My past two weeks has been filled with so many heavy sighs. Yesterday a scheduled medium long run unconsciously stretched into a solid long run... and damn it felt good. Sometimes I forget how therapeutic the simple act of running can be. #milexmile

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@des_linden

4 years

Ayy! @brooksrunning coming through with the official, “Bourbon IS whiskey, Larry” tee. NEED one? Super simple, just give this a ReTweet and make sure you’re following me. I’ll pick 50 random winners on 2/20 and slide all the details into the DMs. Cheers 🥃! #runhappy

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3 years

Every summer day is a new opportunity to dread how miserable a run in the heat is going to be, and then procrastinate long enough so that you’re right.

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5 years

Note to self: Workouts are for building fitness. Races are for proving fitness. Understand the objective of the work and be intentional in how you do it. #MondayMotivaton

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3 months

another one in the books. pretty proud of this, tbh. 2008 13th - 2:37:50 2012 2nd - 2:25:55 2016 2nd - 2:28:54 2020 4th - 2:29:03 2024 11th - 2:28:04

Runner's World

@runnersworld

3 months

Des Linden Finishes 11th at Olympic Marathon Trials

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6 years

Home. Rested. About to dig into social feeds and email. But first, @CoffeeByLT !

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5 years

ProTip: nobody is towing you to your dreams and goals. Want a podium? PR? To shock and surprise the world? Get out front and work for it. Big things are rarely accomplished without some heavy lifting.

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Another one 🫡 Can’t beat those #BostonMarathon feels. 2007 - 18 - 2:44:56 2011 - 2 - 2:22:38 2014 - 8 - 2:23:54 2015 - 4 - 2:25:39 2017 - 4 - 2:25:06 2018 - 1 - 2:39:54 2019 - 5 - 2:27:00 2021 - 16 - 2:35:25 2022 - 13 - 2:28:47 2023 - 18 - 2:27:18 2024 - 16 - 2:28:27

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3 years

Friendly reminder: it’s only running. Don’t overthink it and have some fun. R-L-repeat. #runhappy

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1 year

“I wish somebody would have told me, babe. Someday, these will be the good old days. All the love you won't forget And all these reckless nights you won't regret. Someday soon, your whole life's gonna change. You'll miss the magic of these good old days.” 🫡 #BostonMarathon 10

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4 years

Hell yes I was going to run #BostonMarathon this year, 6 weeks after the trials. Haters will say it’s because I’m greedy. Must suck to not know what passion looks like. Ok. I’m done. Rest up! There’s a full day of watching marathons tomorrow.

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4 years

It’s called fashion, Larry. 🙄 May you #RunHappy all holiday season long. 📸: @Wynnphotography

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@des_linden

2 years

Not my typical music genre. Not my typical buildup. But, made it to my 9th Boston Marathon start. Ready to fight another round. #Boston126 🎶And I don't really care if nobody else believes 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me 📸: George Grullon | @Gnp_Photos

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5 years

The best advice you can give a distance runner, but the last thing we really want to hear: be patient.

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6 years

Final five miles of a two hour workout, I am unstoppable. First five minutes of a two hour movie, I am unconscious. This is fitness.

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4 years

Me watching the snowstorm and adding up my weekly mileage (again) to make sure I really need to run today

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5 years

Monday, pie for breakfast. Tuesday, pie for breakfast. Wednesday, nails the workout... 🤔 Thursday, guess what’s for breakfast . . . . Oatmeal — because a pie can only last so long, you guys.

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6 years

15 weeks of predominately double run/double shower days, thus my hair has been perpetually damp for months. The taper is all about freshening up, which really means finally letting my hair dry and checking for mold. This is fitness.

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5 years

Walking stiffer than a rusty robot. Running smoother than Tennessee whiskey. This is fitness, over 30 edition.

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6 years

Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand / Workin' in the dark against your fellow man / But as sure as God made black and white / What's down in the dark will be brought to the light You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time ...

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3 years

I've been out way too long Heading right for the edge If they ask about me Tell them I'm not dead yet 🎵: @LordHuron 📷: @Justin_Britton

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5 years

Needed a proper bib. 👌

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3 years

The ratio of “time:fitness gain” relative to “time:fitness loss” is sorta bulls**t, tbh. 😐

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@des_linden

5 years

After two uninterrupted weeks at home I’ve cruised through four books, logged big miles, and slept like a baby. Note to self: professional running is not a grind, it’s the best job in the world. #RunHappy

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@des_linden

10 months

Dear Chicago,⁣ ⁣ Faster as a Master?⁣ See you 10.8.23 @ChiMarathon

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@des_linden

5 years

Real talk: Is it acceptable to wear 1)sweatpants to breakfast or coffee in your hotel lobby? 2)grey sweatpants? 3) If yes, at what time is it no longer OK? Asking for a fri... myself. Just asking for myself.

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3 years

Going to tell your kids I ran for Mayor. #RunTo125

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3 years

Note to self: Don’t ask “How do I feel?” ask “Am I ready?” A: Yes.

Brooks Running 💙

@brooksrunning

3 years

50k? Let's go! Next week, our own @des_linden takes on the Ultramarathon* world record time. *yes, you read that right. Good luck, Des!

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7 years

Don't hope it's your time, go out and make it your time. #BeBoston

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3 years

Legs are good. But how’s the arm? First pitch at Fenway - looked like a strike to me. Big thanks to @baa @BostonMar_Pro @johnhancockusa and @RedSox for giving us another memorable Patriots’ Day Weekend. Not done yet. #RunTo125

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4 years

Ran 10 treadmill miles at 6:30AM before a full day of travel. Please send my Most Dedicated Award now. 😖

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@des_linden

4 years

Feeling like there’s not a whole lot to do? Here’s something we can always do — be kind. Start there. Happy Friday 😊

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@des_linden

3 years

Alexa, play Eminem’s “Without Me” I’M BACK, @bostonmarathon ! Can’t wait for October 11th and another chance to chase down a place on the top step. Let’s xx go! #RunTo125

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5 years

I love a good snow run. They are some of the most physically and mentally taxing yet look like total garbage in the training log. Note to self: nobody gives a sh!t what your training log looks like, it’s the work that matters.

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4 years

#BostonMarathon or Trials? . . . YES. #RunHappy @brooksrunning

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3 years

Are we hyping the 50k attempt? EFF YES! The point is to bring you along. To help you feel invested in the results. Does that guarantee success? Of course not. I hope *we* get to celebrate a new record, but if I fall short, I hope we experience a touch of heartbreak — together.

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4 years

Just when I thought I was done getting my ass kicked by @ShalaneFlanagan ... 😒

LetsRun.com

@letsrundotcom

4 years

Which race was better? @ShalaneFlanagan 's win in New York or @des_linden 's win in Boston? That's one of the biggest matchups in the Kipchoge Region of our Race of the Decade bracket. Vote now!

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Make running a healthy habit. Like brushing your teeth, you don’t think twice about it, you just do it every day because if you didn’t you’d feel disgusting. #RunDestober day 5 - 11. Let’s create a routine and build a habit. @brooksrunning

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3 years

Race update: 50k is the new marathon... 💥

Des Linden’s Next Challenge: Attempting the 50K World Record in April

“Going longer seems like the natural challenge. This is the new marathon for me.”

www.runnersworld.com

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4 years

When you were Queen of #SocialDistancing well before it was a thing. Welcome, extroverts! 👸🏻 No hugs, high-fives, handshakes, selfies, or close-talking allowed. Puzzles, books, podcasts, headphones, silence, and head-nods all acceptable... in your own home.

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5 years

🎶I rolled on, the sky grew dark I put my pedal down to make some time And there's something good waitin' down this road And I'm picking up whatever is mine 🎶

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6 years

Note to self: Badassery exists in a very small space, it just beyond wussing out, but immediately before being an idiot.

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3 years

The perfect running temperature is arguably the second greatest feeling in the world.

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6 years

Not ashamed to admit that I had cupcakes breakfast today. Am ashamed to admit how many... so I won’t.

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4 years

Testing was done ~12days 2019 NYC Marathon. Two varying opinions on my weight/BMI from the exact same race. Lesson: don’t let the internet or any outsider dictate how you feel you need to look. The only right way is the one where you’re healthy and confident.

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5 years

Some call it ‘taper time’ I prefer ‘putting on the finishing touches.’ Knowing the purpose of the work becomes more critical than ever. Today’s workout mantra: Nothing to prove, lots to lose. Believe it’s all within you. #BostonMarathon #thisisboston

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2 years

This good boy turns 13 soon! Every morning we play a fun game of, “who looks shittier walking down the stairs.” On his best days he jumps over the bottom two steps and easily puts me to shame. Cocky as heck. 👑

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6 years

Took some time to process my #TCSNYCMarathon race. Tried some new things. Learned a lot. Initially irritated but a new experience and more knowledge is incredibly valuable. Train. Test. Tweak. Refine. Repeat. Onward. 📸: @StephenKersh | #runhappy

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3 years

Had a vegetable as a midday snack, because I’m dedicated, dang it! Immediately chased it with a cookie, because I’m a well-rounded individual, too. 😐

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6 years

Believe you belong. Be your own biggest fan. Keep showing up. #MondayMotivation

Brooks Running 💙

@brooksrunning

6 years

We got to sit down for a one-on-one chat with @des_linden – a.k.a., elite runner, travel enthusiast, whiskey and beer drinker, book nerd, and your 2018 Boston champion. Watch the full video here: .

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3 years

There’s a deeply satisfying feeling in knowing you have the legs to destroy a workout but having the confidence to only do what’s prescribed — in being in control of both body and mind. This is fitness.

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4 years

*Go vote, then run.

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4 years

Note to self: you control where you focus your energy. Stop doomscrolling. Go run.

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6 years

It’s impossible to make everyone happy, and that’s OK. Be true to who you are and know what you stand for; the right relationships will follow.

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6 years

People: So, when did you know you were a runner? Me: 🤔👇🏽 #TBT

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4 years

Are You There Fitness? It’s Me, Des. 📸: @Wynnphotography

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4 years

It’s Boston’s 3rd Birthday! Pretty pupset he can’t throw a rager. Would love to see all his party pups celebrating with their favorite toys and treats in replies. 🥳

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6 years

Out there in the spotlight you're a million miles away Every ounce of energy you try to give away As the sweat pours out your body like the music that you play #TCSNYCMarathon | #NP @BobSeger Turn The Page

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