Brooks Just Named Des Linden, 2-Time Olympian, Its Chief Running Advisor

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High among Linden’s priorities is connecting the elite side of the sport to people who run for fitness and fun.

Although she realizes this role at Brooks—which is a separate contract on top of her existing pro athlete contract—will raise questions about her future in the sport, Linden says she has no plans to retire anytime soon. When she stops being competitive at marathons, she wants to compete at longer distances.

“In the last month it hasn’t felt forced and I’m doing what I know how to do—I haven’t lost the magic,” she said. “Why on earth wouldn’t I stick around a little longer? The new role won’t impact that at all.”“It’s like putting the dog down,” she joked. “It’s going to happen eventually. You don’t want to do it too early. No one wants to be suffering. It’s finding that sweet spot.”

Culley said Linden’s role with Brooks leverages her strengths. “She’s so real and she works her butt off,” Culley said. “She’s so loved inside Brooks.

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