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Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

Des Linden and Kara Goucher
Olympic Trials
Olympic Marathon Trials
Boston Marathon
Kara Goucher
Houston Marathon
Fiona O'keefe
Dakotah Lindworm
Running
Des Linden
Clayton Young
Conner Mance
Emily Sisson
Athlete Experiences
Marathon Racing
Zach Panning
Jess Taun
Sarah Hall
Brooks Running
New Year's Resolutions
Running Techniques

Once competitors and Olympic teammates, now friends and podcast partners, Des Linden and Kara Goucher share their hot takes about all things running with a little bit of life-stuff sprinkled in too. Come for the insights on running and stay for the inspiration from two legends in the sport. No filter needed. This podcast is presented by Brooks Running.

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This is about the Millrose Games, but it's also not about the Millrose Games. We promise you are going to love it.

As usual, they start with some life updates including an update on Des's training for MDS (Marathon de Sables). She gives us a little... more

This episode is a fun one because it contains a big announcement about the future of of the pod. Spoiler alert... Brooks is involved (if the episode title didn't give it away). Drum roll please...

Brooks will continue their presenting sponsorship ... more

The buzz is real when it comes to Des's trail plans for this year. She just announced her first trail race of the season - the Black Canyon 50K - on February 15th in prep for the epic stage race Marathon des Sables (MDS) in April.

MDS is a self-sup... more

"The files are in the computer."

Guess that movie reference as we open the show!

Well, the runners were in the TV this weekend with live action at the Houston Marathon/Half Marathon and the World XC Champs in Florida. Des was on the call in Hous... more

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Recent Guests

Garrett Heath
Head of Sports Marketing at Brooks
Brooks Running
Episode: 4.5. The Brooks HQ Episode
CJ Albertson
Elite athlete and recent competitor in the World Championship Marathon
Team USA
Episode: 3.35. Live from Chicago 2025!
Anthony Ramos
Actor, singer, songwriter, show creator
Episode: 3.34. The Anthony Ramos Episode
Michael Brandt
Founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ
Ketone-IQ
Episode: 3.17. The Ketone Episode
Jeff Merrill
Enthusiast and promoter of track and field, associated with Portland Track Fest.
Portland Track Festival
Episode: 3.15. The Tracklandia Episode
Trevor Rhodes
Event organizer and collaborator for 'Save the 10,000'
Episode: 3.11. Save the 10,000 Preview Show
Natalie Steele
Sister of Des Linden and a therapist
Episode: 2.38. The Sister Episode, Des Edition
Dakota Popehn
Competitive ultra-distance runner aiming for the 50K record.
Episode: 2.37. The Nemesis Episode
Chris McClung
Podcast producer and co-host
Episode: 2.26. Freshy Fresh from Paris, Coming from Nowhere on Track Day Six

Hosts

Des Linden
Co-host, Olympic marathon runner, and insights on running and competitiveness.
Kara Goucher
Co-host, Olympic middle-distance runner, sharing perspectives on running and personal experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Need more Sassy

    Is it my imagination or is Chris giving us more Sassy at the end?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peggy Love
    United States3 months ago
  • Dishing the tea on The Morning Show

    Yep, totally Kara—I don’t care about the sob story, rules are rules!!! Also, tragedy happens…that is not a free ticket to cheating. As always, great episode and thank you for the therapy session—I lose my teeth and cannot open my locker either.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Kashka
    United States3 months ago
  • Definitely Listen

    Interesting, thoughtful, thought provoking, controversial (at times), and funny. Love these two. Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alien_implant
    United States4 months ago
  • Nobody Asked Us

    Two of my favorite runners became friends and started hosting a podcast- what could be better??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acceber Sirrah
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun, relevant, real

    I just love listening to Des and Kara. They tell like it is, don’t pull any punches, are fair in their commentary, but make it all fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPGallegos
    United States5 months ago

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The insights into the running community, particularly regarding female athletes, resonate well with the audience.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and humorous banter between the hosts, finding it relatable and engaging.
Many express gratitude for the podcast's ability to provide a sense of community and inspiration.

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#186
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#25
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#36
Australia/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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3.34. The Anthony Ramos Episode
Q: Is there anything that you're scared of when it comes to the marathon?
Anthony shared his fear of needing to use the bathroom during the race, as well as concerns for his legs holding up throughout the race, but also expressed a sense of humor about it.
3.34. The Anthony Ramos Episode
Q: What has been different about running specifically compared to your previous athletic experiences?
Anthony noted that running has been far more meditative than expectation and has allowed him to have significant emotional experiences, such as processing feelings about his father's passing.
3.34. The Anthony Ramos Episode
Q: What does a day off look like for you?
On his day off, Anthony mentioned that he plans to clear out some stuff, spend time with his brother, and go for a light run followed by weight lifting.
3.34. The Anthony Ramos Episode
Q: What made you want to run a marathon?
Anthony expressed that his high school teacher had been encouraging him to run marathons for years, and he finally decided to take it on this year after being inspired by friends like Cynthia Rivo, who also runs marathons.
3.30. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: Men's Steeple, Women's 1500m, and the Hocker DQ
Q: What did you think when you saw it, when you're seeing the race, what's your feelings?
Right away, I was like, that's not good. My producer hit me up and was like, if you think that could be a dequeue, say it.

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This podcast features an engaging exchange between Des Linden and Kara Goucher, two accomplished athletes and friends who share their candid perspectives on various aspects of running and their personal lives. Over a series of episodes, they tackle topics ranging from marathon recaps, training strategies, and running community highlights to personal challenges and life experiences, creating a unique blend of humor, insights, and relatability. Their discussions often resonate with themes of camaraderie, the emotional rollercoaster of races, and the vibrant culture of running, making it appealing to both avid runners and casual listeners alike.

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2. CJ Albertson
3. Anthony Ramos
4. Michael Brandt
5. Jeff Merrill
6. Trevor Rhodes
7. Natalie Steele
8. Dakota Popehn

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