Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson are professional marathoners chasing fast times and big goals on the roads. Training out of Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve got plenty of stories from the grind of big mileage, the chaos of race travel, the highs and lows of racing on the world stage and the random stuff that happens between workouts. With a passion for storytelling, running culture, and building community, Rory and Jacob bring listeners behind the scenes of the marathon lifestyle. Training talk with a few detours.
Out and Back
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Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson are professional marathoners chasing fast times and big goals on the roads. Training out of Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve got plenty of stories from the grind of big mileage, the chaos of race travel, the highs and lows of racing on the world stage and the random stuff that happens between workouts. With a passion for storytelling, running culture, and building community, Rory and Jacob bring listeners behind the scenes of the marathon lifestyle. Training talk with a few detours.
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9/19/2025
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Recent Episodes
September 20, 2026
#55 - Vinny Mauri’s 45-Mile Workout Days + World Road Running Champs Preview
Vinny Mauri shares his extreme marathon training methods with hosts Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson, revealing insights into his unconventional approach to high-volume running.
September 13, 2026
#54 - Ahmed Muhumed Takes on the Marathon
Ahmed Muhumed shares his marathon debut strategy and training insights with hosts Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter, discussing fueling, mileage, and Olympic aspirations.
September 6, 2026
#53 - Jess McClain Is Thinking Bigger: Boston, World Champs & NYC
Host Jacob Thomson and Host Rory Linkletter interview elite runner Jess McClain about her evolving mindset, international aspirations, and upcoming races like the World Half Marathon Championships.
55 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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Madey Dickson
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Chris Striegel
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