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
Claim This Podcastby Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter
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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
July 12, 2026
# 45 Between Reps - Summer Heat Training, Josh Kerr's World Record Attempt, and Fall Marathon Field Rumors With Chris Striegel
Hosts Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter interview Chris Striegel about summer heat training, Josh Kerr's world record attempt, and fall marathon field rumors.
July 5, 2026
#44 NAZ Elite Coach Jack Mullaney on Building Team Culture, Alex Masai's Breakout, and Marathon Training Philosophy
NAZ Elite Coach Jack Mullaney shares his strategies for building team culture and marathon training philosophy with hosts Jacob and Rory.
June 28, 2026
#43 Steph Bruce on 20 Years as a Pro, Founding Picky Bars, the Stamata Project, and What Comes Next
Pro runner Steph Bruce shares her twenty-year career journey, founding Picky Bars, and leading the Stamata Project with hosts Jacob and Rory.
45 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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