Rory Linkletter Goes 2:06:04 At The Boston Marathon And Has Thoughts About Everything Else In The Marathoning World

In this episode of the Sidious Mag Podcast, host Chris Chavez speaks with Canadian Olympian Rory Linkletter about his performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon, where he finished 14th overall with a time of 2:06:04, the second fastest marathon in Canadian history. Rory discusses his training build-up, including two sub-60-minute half marathons, and his initial confidence heading into the race.

Despite this confidence, Rory faced challenges during the marathon when he had to navigate the pain and fatigue in the latter stages. He discusses the dynamics of the race, particularly with regards to the lead pack and the unexpected moves made by other runners.

Rory reflects on what he learned from this experience, including how he needs to balance passion and strategy in marathon pacing, and acknowledges the differences between his past races and Boston. He also gives insight into future races, particularly the Ottawa Marathon, where he aims to apply lessons learned from Boston. Throughout the conversation, Rory offers an analytical perspective on the competitive landscape of marathon running, including commentary on the potential for deep talent in future Olympic Trials.