Gifu Half Marathon 🇯🇵 An International Beatdown

[@Benogan]

My daughter stayed up late to watch with me. Her name is Stella so she was super excited when Stella was the first female finisher. And of course we rooted for you the whole way! Great race!

[@LinkletterRory]

That means a lot, tell Stella I appreciate the support 🙏🏼

[@bjbjapan]

I was the former head of the Japanese Sports institute which was based in the sporting complex in Gifu. Still here 20 years later. Gifu is a wonderful city.

[@OskarMarszalek]

Thanks again Rory for the video! I audibly said “hell yeah” when your vid appeared on my feed I really appreciate the frequency of your uploads - how you provide us with this longer form, fluff-free content every few weeks. I also appreciate the balance of day in the life / pro tips / workouts / travel footage / personal thoughts in the videos Thanks again and good luck at the natl championships.

[@huntermaynard8837]

Rory, rolling down the Japanese roads like hot maple syrup down a fat stack of flapjacks 🥞

[@dlaino95]

Rory! Fellow Canadian here. I have appreciated you sharing the journey and your insights into running. As someone trying to do their best to become a better running your videos have been helpful. I would love to continue to hear more about the mental mindset you have developed through racing. Cheers brother!

[@LinkletterRory]

Glad they are helpful, will continue to try and find ways to share meaningful things.

[@JohnnyMarathon]

Wow, just discovered your channel! There are so many great races across Japan, hope you'll visit again!

[@LinkletterRory]

I hope so too!

[@DrewMartig]

Japan looks beautiful. Love the long form content from you. Thanks for sharing man ✌️

[@runs.long_notfast]

Can't wait to cheer for you in person in Paris. I have zero connection to Canada but you are a redhead and I'm Irish so that will do!

[@brianlacanilao1535]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing Rory! Love the packing tips for travel to races!!

[@russellnelson9301]

Get this man some more followers. Best race videos on youtube🙌🙌

[@brianway4240]

One of the best movies of a whole running trip I've seen. Looking forward to watching more stuff like this!

[@rubywyles7640]

Thanks for the honest recap Rory. Not something Coach Ryan probably hasn't already said, but being slightly disappointed running a 64 minute half on a challenging day shows how far you've come, what a remarkable athlete you are, and the skills needed to persist through hard times rather than (like a lot of elite athletes) drop out to save themselves for future races. These are exactly the skills that will serve you in Paris where I anticipate the DNF rate to be very high!

[@benjamin2602]

This was a seriously good watch. Thanks Rory, the quality of your videos is often on another level. The way you let us in on the whole runner experience before a race was definetely very interesting and hope to see more of this kind of videos in the future. Good Luck in Paris! Greetings from Belgium

[@LinkletterRory]

Thank you, more of the same will be coming 👍🏼

[@michelleapana-horn6986]

Love watching your journey to Paris! Loving all your content too. Great watching you share this with your family too.

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks so much Michelle! 😊

[@aaviper]

What an amazing run, you’re inspiring young athletes around the globe that you can do anything with hard hard work!!

[@LinkletterRory]

Wow, thank you!

[@quinnkonii]

pretty quick travel / race turnaround time… very impressed how you handle that! it’s cool to see the whole process. keep it up rory love to see it!

[@danielwaldenga3804]

Congratulations on your race. I really enjoyed your videos on your pre race preparations leading up to the race. Being able to see what your training plans are for the races are fun and inspiring. Hope the best for you in your races to come.

[@LinkletterRory]

Thank you, we will be having some exciting behind the scenes stuff for the next few races too!

[@jacobmclean8807]

Canadian collegiate runner! Always looked up to you since watching you at ACXC in 2018 in Kingston! Amazing to see how far you’ve come! Inspiring!!

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks man, hope to see you at some upcoming Canadian races

[@FraggotJr]

Such inspiring video Rory. Felt like running again after watching this video. 😍

[@LinkletterRory]

Love that!

[@eleanorsun5414]

You are an inspiration! Great job and rooting for you at the Olympics! 🎉

[@jacksongibson8199]

Shoutout Rory and Stamina media for making straight bangers🔥

[@candiceappleby8611]

Thanks for your honesty in that not all days are great out there. Onwards!

[@LinkletterRory]

Wish they were, but many times you just gotta make do.

[@candiceappleby8611]

Been there @rory! Next when will be better. 🔥

[@ShellyAnderson-de6zd]

Love all the background on packing. The details of the trip are fun to watch.

[@michealGRuns]

Love these types of videos Rory! So cool!! Loved hearing the before & after

[@LinkletterRory]

Glad you enjoyed! More to come 👀

[@MurphyGirls]

Loving all your new KZbin content! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to following your progress for Paris.

[@brettmorgan917]

Best motivation going into my first half marathon of the season on Sunday!

[@jessedardengo5959]

Great video Rory, love getting a peek behind the curtain of elite athletes. And nice work in the race, maybe not the result you were after but it looked like great training for Paris. Cool to see you lead the pack early!

[@priscilianochavarria1737]

Thank you for sharing your journey. Has me hyped for my own training!

[@SpencerCholak]

I cannot express how proud I am that you represent Canada! I am so stoked to try and get your autograph on May 11th at the Pacific Distance Carnival in Port Coquitlam. Let me know if you prefer us fans try and meet you before the event or after the event. Proud of you regardless of your finish at the 10K Championship!

[@LinkletterRory]

Would be happy to meet you there, if you see me feel free to say hi!

[@jacobmclean8807]

Keep it up! Looking forward to cheering you on the rest of the year

[@fayecooper4277]

Proud of you continuing to give back to Canada! Thank you for representing us globally. Crush it in Paris 👍🔥

[@dokutaaguriin]

A learning and growing experience! I was waiting for this video and it did not disappoint. Good luck at Nationals!

[@bryanclark8079]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Very motivating for us to keep pursuing our goals!

[@TravisLatam]

As a novice runner (started running at 34 yrs old in December and just ran my first HM 1.5 weeks ago in 1:43:56) a photographer, and fellow Canadian, I'd love to photograph some portraits of you one day!

[@LinkletterRory]

May our paths cross 🙏🏼

[@PERFECTWORKOUT]

I love your final conclusion❤🤩! I had a similar experience at the Boston marathon, simply in the area of ​​popular sport and far away from the elite level and with much less precision...😅

[@michaelreid8988]

Super motivating Rory! Cant wait to see you in France

[@dylancharley5472]

Keep it up!!! You inspired many runners including the flagstaff runners here in Arizona!!! One of my role models

[@abrahamalvarado5474]

Big Rory fan!!! Chicharito!!

[@LinkletterRory]

Abrahamito!!

[@ColwellDeclan]

Well done Rory! Super fun travel/race opportunity for you both

[@bettinapoulos7891]

Fantastic all around ….thank you !

[@ecruz528]

Herriman Mustangs ftw! Great race and beautiful scenery

[@LinkletterRory]

Mustangs 🐴

[@tonyhanna8381]

Great video as usual ❤ !

[@FaithGalica-xr8xv]

Best part of the week!!

[@MeaghanBarlow]

So excited to watch you represent Canada in Paris :)

[@WHSMrDeBoer]

Way to work. I’m trying to run a fast (for me) half marathon tomorrow morning. Great inspiration.

[@LinkletterRory]

You got this!

[@WHSMrDeBoer]

@@LinkletterRory 1:57:47 this morning for my half. Not bad for me. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@chrispark7010]

Keep up the good work. Love the content

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks, will do!

[@christophersmith8589]

Thanks for sharing this Rory. I appreciate the openness. Any tip or tricks to handle a mid race side stitch?

[@LinkletterRory]

Oof, my best success comes from slowing the breath and finding that deep relaxed breathing (usually requires slowing down)

[@van_what]

Loved the post race recap 💪🏽

[@j_turnbow]

Let’s go Rory!

[@ChristopherSchindel]

I love those shades! How to I get myself a pair 😎

[@justinwhite9414]

Looks like an amazing time!

[@LinkletterRory]

The best!

[@EnvyTraxus]

great video rory

[@vms1999]

Great video! Where did you het those race clips? Would love to watch full race

[@LinkletterRory]

The race was streamed on YT

[@coleesi]

Love the content

[@joshuarodriguez1208]

Let’s gooooo!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cpdis]

Amazing.

[@tommoore3292]

Rory what model are a good all rounder daily trainer in the puma range would you thi nk ,i got the new elite nitro 3s for fast stuff 2 weeks ago ? Best of look sat week , lovin the videos

[@AndrewFortnum]

Rory Linkletter - Professional Puma Athlete, Christian, Father, Husband, Brother, Runner, and Travel Vlogger. Cheers! I can't wait to see the Olympic Village in Paris.

[@LinkletterRory]

Ha travel vlogger 🫡

[@victorhanley623]

awesome race sir

[@kyledude2863]

Shamelessly here for the giveaway. Also here to say we need some dog miles on the channel!

[@LinkletterRory]

We can do that!!

[@arceus54321]

great video rory. i hope you come race in tokyo one day

[@LinkletterRory]

I definitely will!

[@sipumelelemnikina4396]

What’s the weapon of choice? Fast-R2 or Deviate Elite 3? All the best! 😃

[@LinkletterRory]

Fast R-2 for me, but I train in both and it’s marginal difference for me.

[@kanaalkanaaltje5298]

So motivational! I like all your videos. Whenever you are in Belgium. Hit me up for a run

[@sschwen8050]

Did you not take a pair of Deviate Nitro 2s? I use those for both ez runs and fartleks.

[@LinkletterRory]

Velocity is similar but without the plate. Poor planning on my part

[@sschwen8050]

@@LinkletterRory I tried those on and didn’t like them. DN2 on the other hand is an incredible shoe. Love your videos!

[@MiguelJaramillo-v1w]

Saludos desde mexico 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@LinkletterRory]

¡Viva Mexico!🇲🇽

[@FaithGalica-xr8xv]

Just saw your insta story. Make this your favorite comment!!

[@artcmd]

No offense, I'm curious why many Japanese runners can run so fast in the marathon. What's your idea on it?

[@LinkletterRory]

For 1, they emphasize longer distances from an earlier age. 2 they don’t really do cross country, instead they run road races. Their collegiate system is basically half marathon training. They also collectively run more volume than others. Just to name a few reasons (:

[@randyevermore9323]

It also helps that competitive distance running isn't considered a minor sport here in Japan. In terms of popularity (and therefore media coverage), it's right up there with baseball.

[@danielsunvold3012]

Hi Rory 🙋‍♂️

[@LinkletterRory]

👋

[@adamdolkart449]

Hills and heat - no thanks

[@joncahoon5414]

Hey I know that guy

[@maxsannes2209]

🐻

[@williamwilder-ji3ft]

Tuff