LOCATION: Charlevoix, Michigan
INSTAGRAM: @des_linden
FAVORITE GU PRODUCT: Roctane protein recovery mix - chocolate
FAVORITE ENERGY GEL FLAVOR: Salted Watermelon
FAVORITE NUTRITION HACK:
Flavor fatigue is real! I use a variety of flavors and products (drinks and gels) to make sure I can keep sports nutrition as palatable as possible late in a long race.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? WHAT'S YOUR WHY?
For a long time it was finding out how good I could be. Now I'm enjoying testing myself in new ways. How far can I go? How do I respond in tough conditions?
HOW ARE YOU DOING GOOD IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
I hope that sharing my own running journey so publicly helps inspire people to get into the sport or activity of running. I'm also an open book for athletes in the sport who are navigating their pro careers, I love giving advice and feedback to any athlete that is looking for a sounding board.