When Des Linden crossed the finish line of the 2025 Boston Marathon, she fell into the arms of her husband, Ryan. The ending of every marathon is emotional from the adrenaline and endorphins that ...

Boston Marathon fan favorite and 2018 champion Des Linden announced her retirement from professional marathoning, saying Monday’s race from Hopkinton to Boylston will be her last as a pro.

Des Linden isn’t sure if this is her 12th Boston Marathon or her 13th. She had to resort to counting on her fingers last week, while the BAA’s Mary-Kate Shea was on the phone trying to confirm ...

Des Linden made her 29th marathon — and 12th in Boston — the last 26.2-mile race of her professional career. Linden, a 41-year-old who won the 2018 Boston Marathon, finished 17th in 2:26:19, her ...

It’s hard to imagine a more illustrious running career than Des Linden’s. The 41-year-old ASU alum is a winner of the Boston Marathon and has been an Olympian twice.

Des Linden is calling it a day. As she departed for the start line Monday morning, Linden announced that this Boston Marathon will be her last as a professional, breaking the news in a post ...

Video: Des Linden announces marathon retirement before her final Boston race"I didn't want to let my mind wander too much about the bigger picture because I would have started crying for sure.

Former Boston Marathon winner Des Linden stands on the finish line in 2021. (Herald file photo) Des Linden celebrates after winning the 122nd Boston Marathon in 2018. (Herald file photo) ...

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Des Linden made her 29th marathon — and 12th in Boston — the last 26.2-mile race of her professional career. Linden, a 41-year-old who won the 2018 Boston Marathon, finished 17th in 2:26:19 ...