Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion, announced her retirement from professional marathoning before her final race in Boston. In a heartfelt message released via a Boston Globe ad, she shared her journey and gratitude towards the marathon, expressing her excitement to give it her all one last time. Linden, who has run the Boston Marathon 12 times, highlighted her deep connection to the race and community, noting that her historic 2018 win was a shared victory. Post-retirement, she aims to pursue ultra-marathons, trail races, and remain involved in the sport.
"I'm ready to leave it all out on the course one last time. See you on Boylston."
"I made my debut at 26.2 on your roads in 2007 and fell in love - with the distance and with the Boston Marathon."
"The victory in 2018 wasn't just mine, it was ours."
"You never gave up on me, inviting me to keep showing up. Hell, you embraced the fight, because Boston knows grit."
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