Did I just qualify for the Olympics?
Zurich Seville Marathon, 13th Place, 2:08:01 and Olympic Standard.
Some thoughts and elaborations below ⬇️
This build featured- 4th place @manchesterroadrace, a race I was extremely proud of. My first Sub-4 mile, and a half marathon personal best (1:01:02).
I had a strong and healthy build and this was my 8th marathon.
Those are all really good reasons to believe things were gonna go really well in Seville. But I think it’s important to share that even with a lot of good reasons to believe good things were coming I wasn’t sure I could run the Olympic Standard until the final 50 meters of the race.
I still can hardly wrap my head around this. Years of figuring this out, figuring myself out. I can now train confidently, show up to start lines knowing that I’ve done what needs to be done to compete.
From here I will act as if I am preparing for Paris, knowing full well I still need to wait till May 5 for the competition window to close and selection to be final, and there are certainly a handful who will chase the standard and can bump me off my spot.. but I did my part.
I’m excited to use the experience I gained in Eugene and Budapest to attack this next challenge: I was top 20 at the previous 2 world championships. My aim will be higher next. 🫡🙏🏼
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Jace was definitely the star of this video. Dude is hilarious
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Jace definitely a ⭐️
Hey Rory. I've written this in a previous comment but I'll write it again: You are awesome on camera. So honest. So personable. So open. And so positive. You are an amazing ambassador for the sport through these videos. As well, Puma should be very proud to have you on their team. You do a great job of highlighting their brand and products - but you do it with integrity and sincerity. And if you're wondering: Yes...people are watching. Keep up all the great work. Keep the videos coming. Show us what you can do! Rob. PS: It was great to meet your family.
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Wow, such a kind comment! Thank you, this means a lot.
The way you described that last push was so inspirational! Your wife is so supportive, just riding the waves like water, thank you for sharing the video :D
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Jill is the GOAT
Such a fun trip! I am so proud of you...and grateful I was able to be there!
@ryandoucette5966
5 ай бұрын
Always cool to see family/partners. My wife does so much to help support my running - very lucky/grateful! ♥️
Quickly becoming my fav marathoner and KZreadr!
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
That means a lot, thank you!
@brianway4240
5 ай бұрын
Agree. Been waiting for this one to come out. Excellent run!
Congrats and banger vid!
Congrats! 👏🏽
Congrats man! Well done!!
Congrats!!!
Congratulations!!🎊🎉🎈
Congratulations!!!!
Awesome video. Congrats on the race!
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your story!
Congrats on the race . Really enjoyed the vlog.
Super awesome to watch 🎉🎉
GREAT VIDEO! Congratulations 👏🏼
So well captured. Congrats!
This is so good - well done Rory!
Very inspiring!
Loved it … thank u for sharing 🇨🇦
Huge props man! Also your family is awesome!
Congrats! Can’t wait to cheer for you in Paris
CONGRATS
What a great video!
fantastic work. best wishes for the next steps
Great video! Thanks for bringing us along in your journey! Congrats on getting Olympic Standard!
CONTENT 10/10!! KEEP GOING!
Congratulations! So glad you took the fam along to Seville.
best of luck!
congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best video yet! Giving the people what they want!
Rooting for you dude
Well done, I am a big fan! See you at the olympics
Congrats on such a great run! Looking forward to see you in the Olympics!
Amazing! Congrats Rory! Great content go Canada go! 🇨🇦
Congrats Rory! All best Linkletter family!
100% worthwhile! Loved the video and congrats on the time!!!
Brilliant video .. congratulations Rory best of luck in Paris 🍀
Congrats! Awesome seeing you race the Houston Half last month
Loved the coverage - perfect mix of running and speaking 👍 congrats and all the very best!
So stoked for you Rory! Can't wait to follow along in the lead up to Paris.
Man what an amazing all around video. Huge congrats on 2:08!
Love the video… congrats!!!💪👏👏👏
Really enjoyed this, Rory! I hope you'll keep sharing your journey with us. Looking forward to following you into Paris and beyond!!
Congrats on the qualifier🎉!! I hope you get selected to represent 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Awesome video!! Congrats on hitting the Olympic standard and a big PB! Keep the videos rolling and love the family stuff! 😁😁
Congrats man! Was watching the race online and it was so cool to see you cross the line under the standard. I hope you get selected!
Congrats Rory! Awesome to see the hard work and dedication pay off! 🇨🇦
Congrats Rory! You’re a stud and appreciate the emphasis on the fam ❤
Thank you Sir!!!
Incredible story telling
great video and insights rory! 👍 hope for that selection to the olympics. thanks for sharing 🙏
Top effort brother 💯
It's so special that you took your family with you
Great inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing it, well done to you and your family!
Congrats on the result Rory! Was super stoked to see the result and have been waiting for the vid since. You’re getting damn good at this KZread thing too! Thanks for the vid and inside perspective. Got tons of respect for you
This is an amazing moment that you will be able to relive forever! ❤
Much love ❤
Great video and massive well done on achieving the Olympic qualifying time.
Hugely inspiring video! Loved every minute of it 🙌 keep doing what you're doing, and look forward to following your journey to the Olympics 💪
Great insight! Nice to see you share these special moments with your family 🎉 and you had a great time together. You are doing great, good luck on your next journey to - hopefully - the Olympics.
Congrats🎉 best puma commercial I’ve ever seen👍
Great performance! Hard work pays off 💪🏼! Congratulations! Continued success 👍🏼.
Hey fantastic performance! Olympia man! that is huge! Olympic village, all the events, athletes, the opening ceremony! An experience that has to be earned! And you earned it!
What an achievement !!! So happy for you man. Well deserved with all the work and dedication, trully inspiring 🙏🏼
This was very inspirational. I have very recently started running and hope to do my first full marathon this year. All the very best for your Olympics chance. Beste
Really looking forward to you making the video "I'm going to Paris", because you are! Wonderful video
Glad to found this channel just now
Please keep inspiring us.
You have a beautiful family. Congrats on the run and time.
Very insightful video, you nailed that race! You love to see it, well done 🙌
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Thanks amigo (:
Just found this channel today, loving it so far. Keep crushing brother 💪
Incredible effort and result Rory! Truly making Canada proud and as a fellow Canadian can't wait to root for you at the Olympics! Way to send it all the way to the finish!
Amazing video! Really enjoyed it so keep them coming. We also brought our 8 month old when I went to do the Berlin Marathon and it was hard but also SO worth it! Seeing them along the course and celebrating together afterwards was awesome.
To have that clarity straight after a marathon (when you're talking through the fence) just shows you that you're in great shape!!!!!
Congratulations, what an awesome achievement and to have the family there is amazing. Good luck getting a selection and beyond
Delighted for you Rory! What a great performance and a great video documenting it. Thank you
Congratulations Rory! Great video! Your family is super cute!
So inspiring and so happy for you!! What an accomplishment!! Your son is absolutely the most adorable thing ever also ☺️
Well done! Great video and so cool you mentioned my fellow belgian michael somers
That finish kick was impressive!!!! Congrats from Toronto.
Congrats man! So inspiring seeing someone set a goal, work their ASS OFF, then rise to the challenge. Next stop... Paris.
Congrats on hitting the Olympic standard. I know it’s not a lock yet, but I look forward to following your build up to the Paris Olympics and I hope you continue to put out more content along the way.
Incredibly happy for you. Your recognition of gratitude and the love you show for your family is the true sign of a champion! Goooooo Rory!
This was such an amazing video, great content! Truly inspiring to all runners to keep reaching for their dreams. Keep this content coming! Hope to see you repping the 🇨🇦🍁 in Paris and ahead of your American buddies 😉 good luck Rory!
Dreamlike marathon build
I follow you on Strava and its amazing the level of your trainings. Here, 13th in Seville Marathon. Awesome. You Will be olympic
Great video, all of Canada should take great pride in having you on their Olympic team. Wishing you the best of luck.
Living the dream with you. So inspiring, thanks for sharing champ. Hoping you get selected 🔥
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
🤞
Such a privlege to get an inside look in your runners weekend and the lead up to the marathon with your family. It was truly inspiring stuff! Great video overall! kudos to you and your family, keep up the good work! We hope to see you in Paris!
Keep the videos coming. Great way to get my treadmill intervals entertaining.
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
We aim to serve😅
Man! Definitely worth while! Looking out for the old Maple State in Paris.
Truly appreciate this from Canada! Thanks for sharing your journey and hope to continue to learn more!
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
More to come! Thank you for following
congrats!!!
🔥 game spill!! Invaluable insight. Love the village context and realness.
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother! 🙏🏼
Watching from Calgary! Represent!!
Well, this video made me cry couple times. Good luck and keep it going!
You don’t need to thank us we should be thanking you for the knowledge and the journey you share with us!
Really enjoyed this. Fam is most important. Glad you got to share this with them. Congrats.
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! they are my rock!
You’re inspiring af bro - happy we will hopefully have someone to root for in Paris. Wishing you the best, amazing dude.
@LinkletterRory
5 ай бұрын
Appreciate your support bro!