Episode 648: Rory Linkletter on Taking Big Risks, Running Fearlessly, and his 2:06:49 PR in Chicago

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast · Oct 31, 2025 · 51m

Rory Linkletter is back on the podcast and he is truly one of the most entertaining, insightful people to talk running with. He just ran a huge PR of 2:06:49 at the Chicago Marathon, and we get into everything that went into that performance — the big swing for the Canadian record, what it felt like to put himself in the race early, and how he managed the moment he realized he’d be running the last 12 miles alone. He breaks down the pace groups, the chaos of early race dynamics, and the confidence that comes from having 13 marathons worth of experience to lean on.

We also talk about what it…