Out and Back
by Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter
Is this your podcast?Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter are professional marathoners known for their commitment to chasing fast times and achieving significant goals in the competitive world of distance running. Their background in athletics and training in Flag…
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#59 - Between Reps - Shout Out Chicago!
Oct 18, 2026
1h 07m 54s
#58 - Live from Chicago with Eric Floberg: Berlin Reflections, Race Day Strategy & Marathon Predictions
Oct 12, 2026
1h 08m 12s
#57 - Chicago Predictions
Oct 4, 2026
1h 14m 04s
#56 - Jadyn Keeler Breaks the Canadian Record + What’s Next in the Marathon
Sep 27, 2026
54m 46s
#55 - Vinny Mauri’s 45-Mile Workout Days + World Road Running Champs Preview
Sep 20, 2026
1h 00m 29s
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Audience Interest
- marathon training tips
- running culture insights
Podcast Focus
- professional marathoner stories
- training challenges and successes
Publishing Consistency
- 32 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
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- specific platforms not detected
- unknown distribution channels
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- 🇺🇸United States · RunningHOME#185.3K to 33K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Running#14302 to 1.9K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Running#28236 to 1.5K
- 🇮🇹Italy · Running#19100 to 625
- 🇦🇷AR · Running#1853 to 329
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6.5K to 41K🎙 ~2x weekly·52 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
13K to 81K🇺🇸81%🇨🇦5%🇬🇧4%+6 more - Active Followers
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5.2K to 33K59 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/18/26 | #59 - Between Reps - Shout Out Chicago! | Fresh off Chicago Marathon weekend, Jacob and Rory are back in Flagstaff to break down the biggest performances, surprises, and takeaways from the race.In a special “Shout Out Chicago” episode, they discuss Vinny Mauri's aggressive race strategy, Clayton Young's incredible performance, Galen Rupp's American masters record, and the growing depth of American marathoning. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from pacing Sharon Lokedi and Dakotah Popehn, discuss the impact of the weather, and make a surprise phone call to Clayton Young.Plus, highlights from their first live show and how Chicago has fueled their motivation heading into Valencia and CIM.Our Sponsors:Blizzard: Explore the Canvas Collection, where athlete-tested ski performance meets original artwork. You can check out the Blizzard Canvas collection at: https://bit.ly/blizzard-outandbackCure Hydration: Stay hydrated with great-tasting electrolytes made with coconut water, pink Himalayan salt, and real fruit. Get 20% off at curehydration.com/outandback with code OUTANDBACK.OS1st: Keep your feet supported and comfortable with performance socks and recovery gear. Shop at os1st.com and use code OUTANDBACK or JACOB10 for a discount.Squirrel's Nut Butter: Prevent chafing and stay comfortable on every run with Flagstaff-made anti-chafe products. Shop at squirrelsnutbutter.com and use code OUTANDBACK or JACOB10 for a discount.Floss Point: Get your muscles moving and relieve tightness before your next run with Floss Point bands. Use code OUTANDBACK or JACOB10 for a discount.Fleet Feet: Find running shoes, gear, and expert support at your local Fleet Feet, with 10 locations in Chicago and hundreds nationwide. Visit fleetfeet.com.Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 1h 07m 54s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  #58 - Live from Chicago with Eric Floberg: Berlin Reflections, Race Day Strategy & Marathon Predictions | The Out & Back Podcast hits the road for its first-ever live show! Recorded at Fleet Feet the day before the Chicago Marathon, Rory Linkletter and Jacob are joined by Chicago's own Eric Floberg for a conversation about racing, training, and everything that comes with marathon weekend.Eric opens up about his recent Berlin Marathon, where a difficult lead-up and unexpected challenges kept him from the race he had hoped for. The three discuss what happens when a marathon doesn't go to plan, the mental side of racing, and the lessons that come from chasing big goals.They also look ahead to Chicago with course insights, race day advice, bold predictions, and questions from the live audience. It's a special episode celebrating the running community that has grown around Out & Back over its first year.Support our Sponsors:Meteo Pace: Be prepared for race day by getting 20% off MeteoPace Pro at https://www.meteopace.com/redeem Code: OUTANDBACK https://app.meteopace.com/redeem?code=OUTANDBACKAquaOmega: For your daily dose of Omega-3’s, go to myaquaomega.com/OUTANDBACK and use code OUTANDBACK for 20% off.OS1st: Your shoes are only half the battle on race day! OS1st makes performance socks with targeted compression, including their lightweight Thin Air socks designed to keep your feet cool and comfortable. Find them at os1st.com or your local Fleet Feet. GIVEAWAY: We're giving away 20 pairs of OS1st Thin Air socks! Head to our Instagram to enter for your chance to win.Transparent Labs: Fuel your training with protein, creatine, electrolytes, and more from Transparent Labs. Use code FLAGSTAFF for a discount on your first order.Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 1h 08m 12s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 | #57 - Chicago Predictions | Fall marathon season is here. Rory and Jacob catch up on their own training before recapping Berlin and looking ahead to Chicago, including their picks for the top Americans, the women’s race up front, and the athletes they’re watching.Then, with Chicago around the corner, they break down their approach to the final weeks of marathon training: when to schedule the last big workout, how much to taper, what to do when training doesn’t go to plan, and why the biggest goal now is simply not screwing up all the work you’ve already done.Plus, updates on Valencia and CIM, pacing duties in Chicago, and the Out & Back live show.Support our Sponsors:Meteo Pace: Be prepared for race day by getting 20% off MeteoPace Pro at https://www.meteopace.com/redeem Code: OUTANDBACK https://app.meteopace.com/redeem?code=OUTANDBACKAquaOmega: For your daily dose of Omega-3’s, go to myaquaomega.com/OUTANDBACK and use code OUTANDBACK for 20% off.Transparent Labs: Fuel your training with protein, creatine, electrolytes, and more from Transparent Labs. Use code FLAGSTAFF for a discount on your first order.Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 1h 14m 04s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | #56 - Jadyn Keeler Breaks the Canadian Record + What’s Next in the Marathon | Fresh off a Canadian half marathon record, Jadyn Keeler joins Rory and Jacob in Flagstaff to break down her 68:03 performance at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.Jadyn shares how the race unfolded, what changed during her first training block in Flagstaff, and how years of patient development at the University of North Dakota helped set up her breakout performance. She also talks about training under Terrence Mahon, her plans to make her marathon debut this spring, and her bigger goal of making Canada’s 2028 Olympic marathon team.Plus, Rory and Jacob recap the rest of Copenhagen, including the standout performances, the American results, and Rory’s own experience racing Worlds.Support our Sponsors:Meteo Pace: Be prepared for race day by getting 20% off MeteoPace Pro at https://www.meteopace.com/redeem Code: OUTANDBACK https://app.meteopace.com/redeem?code=OUTANDBACKAquaOmega: For your daily dose of Omega-3’s, go to myaquaomega.com/OUTANDBACK and use code OUTANDBACK for 20% off.Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 54m 46s | ||||||
| 9/20/26 | #55 - Vinny Mauri’s 45-Mile Workout Days + World Road Running Champs Preview | Rory is in Copenhagen for the World Road Running Championships, Jacob is getting ready to open his season at the Cow Harbor 10K, and Vinny Mauri joins the show three weeks out from the Chicago Marathon.Vinny takes us inside the unconventional training that has taken over Strava, including 45-mile workout days, 140-mile weeks, massive treadmill sessions at Planet Fitness, and 11 long runs over 25 miles. He explains why he’s leaned so heavily into volume, how he’s making the marathon feel “short,” where his confidence comes from heading into Chicago, and how he plans to taper after his biggest training block yet.Before and after Vinny, Rory and Jacob preview the World Road Running Championships, catch up on their own training and racing, and break down World Ultimate.Plus, the guys announce an Out & Back live event during Chicago Marathon weekend. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-back-podcast-with-rory-linkletter-and-jacob-thomson-tickets-2000969887799Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 1h 00m 29s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | #54 - Ahmed Muhumed Takes on the Marathon | Ahmed Muhumed joins Jacob and Rory ahead of the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen and his highly anticipated marathon debut at the New York City Marathon.Ahmed talks about what has changed as he makes the jump to 26.2, including running the highest mileage of his career, taking fueling seriously for the first time, and learning from some of the best marathoners around him. He also turns the tables on Jacob and Rory to ask what they’ve learned from their own marathon experience, from surviving the inevitable rough patches to fueling, bottle chaos and building legs that can handle the distance.They also get into why Ahmed specifically chose New York for his debut, studying every NYC Marathon since 2014, training with a stacked NAZ Elite crew, and what he needs to learn over the next year and a half to put himself in position to contend for the 2028 Olympic team.Support our Sponsors:Meteo Pace: Be prepared for race day by getting 20% off MeteoPace Pro at https://www.meteopace.com/redeem Code: OUTANDBACK https://app.meteopace.com/redeem?code=OUTANDBACKAquaOmega: For your daily dose of Omega-3’s, go to myaquaomega.com/OUTANDBACK and use code OUTANDBACK for 20% off.Merch Store:https://outandback.shop/Coaching:Jacob’s Coaching WebsiteRory’s Coaching WebsiteJoin our newsletterJoin our Strava groupFollow us:Jacob’s YouTubeRory’s YouTube Out And Back YouTubeRory’s StravaJacob’s StravaRory’s InstagramJacob’s InstagramSandyBoy Productions | 59m 32s | ||||||
| 9/6/26 | marathon traininginternational competition+3 | Jess McClain | Team USAThe Marathon Project | BostonCopenhagen+1 | Jess McClainBoston Marathon+5 | Meteo PaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 11m 15s | ||
| 8/30/26 | world recordslistener Q&A+4 | — | — | ChicagoBuenos Aires+2 | Yomif Kejelchaworld record+6 | Meteo PaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 08m 20s | ||
| 8/23/26 | NYC MarathonEuropean Championships+3 | — | — | KelownaFlagstaff+6 | NYC MarathonEuropean Championships+3 | Meteo PaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 12m 24s | ||
| 8/16/26 | call-in showhot takes+3 | — | SandyBoy Productions | — | call-inhot takes+3 | Meteo PaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 21m 00s | ||
| 8/9/26 | Olympic Trials qualifierrunning training+4 | Truett Hanes | — | — | Olympic Trialsrunning+5 | GoodrOUTANDBACK | 1h 09m 10s | ||
| 7/30/26 | US 5000m TitleTraining+5 | Vincent Ciattei | USA Track and FieldDark Sky | New YorkMarshall Lake+1 | Vincent Ciattei5000m+7 | GoodrOUTANDBACK | 1h 06m 07s | ||
| 7/26/26 | marathon trainingworld records+5 | — | Thomson TrainingLet's Tango | Flagstaff | Josh KerrSharon Lokedi+5 | GoodrOUTANDBACK | 1h 04m 38s | ||
| 7/19/26 | marathon trainingnursing and athletics+3 | Madey Dickson | PumaSandyBoy Productions | BostonBerlin | marathonnurse+5 | GoodrOUTANDBACK | 58m 41s | ||
| 7/12/26 | summer trainingheat training+4 | Chris Striegel | USA Track and Field ChampionshipsLife in Stride Podcast+1 | KentuckyOrange Beach+2 | heat trainingJosh Kerr+5 | — | 1h 03m 47s | ||
| 7/5/26 | team culturemarathon training+3 | Jack Mullaney | NAZ Elite | — | Jack MullaneyNAZ Elite+3 | MeteoPaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 13m 49s | ||
| 6/28/26 | professional runningOlympic Trials+3 | Steph Bruce | MeteoPace ProAmazfit T-Rex 3+4 | — | Steph BrucePicky Bars+7 | MeteoPaceOUTANDBACK | 59m 03s | ||
| 6/21/26 | listener Q&Arunning injuries+3 | — | World Marathon Majors | — | Achilles injuryBroken Arrow Sky Race+3 | goodrOUTANDBACK | 1h 18m 05s | ||
| 6/14/26 | high carb fuelingketone studies+3 | Brady Holmer | — | TexasNew York Half | high carbketones+5 | ZBioticsOUT AND BACK | 1h 20m 09s | ||
| 6/7/26 | high carb traininggut training+4 | David Roche | Columbia | — | high carb revolutionLeadville 100+4 | Meteo PaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 16m 22s | ||
| 5/31/26 | Ottawa Marathon recaprace conditions+5 | John Gay | Shakeout PodcastWorld Athletics+1 | — | Ottawa MarathonJohn Gay+7 | MeteoPaceOUTANDBACK | 1h 12m 12s | ||
| 5/24/26 | marathon debuttraining plans+3 | Vincent Mauri | — | — | marathontraining+5 | goodrOUTANDBACK | 1h 08m 18s | ||
| 5/17/26 | marathon runningtrail running+3 | Molly Seidel | — | — | Molly Seidelmarathon+5 | Meteo Pace AppOUTANDBACK | 1h 08m 44s | ||
| 5/10/26 | marathon taperingmarathon recovery+3 | John Gay | Shakeout PodcastMeteo Pace App+1 | — | taperingrecovery+5 | Kava HavenOUTANDBACK15 | 47m 45s | ||
| 5/3/26 | London MarathonBoston Marathon+3 | — | SandyBoy ProductionsMeteo Pace App+1 | LondonBoston+1 | London MarathonBoston Marathon+3 | — | 1h 10m 50s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Boston Marathonrunning performance+3 | — | SandyBoy ProductionsMeteo Pace App | — | Boston Marathonrunning+5 | — | 54m 43s | ||
| 4/19/26 | running industrycoaching+4 | Ben Rosario | NAZ EliteHoka+3 | — | runningcoaching+6 | The Marathon Projectoutandback | 1h 03m 04s | ||
| 4/12/26 | Boston MarathonOlympic Marathon Teams+3 | — | — | BostonHatch Memorial Shell | Boston MarathonShakeout Run+3 | — | 57m 24s | ||
| 4/5/26 | listener call-inmarathon questions+3 | Guest 1Guest 2+4 | — | — | marathonrunning+5 | SandyBoy Productions20% off | 1h 24m 47s | ||
| 3/29/26 | Olympiancoaching+4 | Ed Eyestone | — | — | Ed Eyestonemarathon training+4 | The Marathon Projectoutandback | 1h 19m 14s | ||
| 3/22/26 | marathon trainingBoston Marathon prep+3 | Phil Sesemann | NYC United Airlines Half Marathon | — | London MarathonNYC Half Marathon+3 | The Marathon Projectoutandback | 1h 21m 11s | ||
| 3/15/26 | injury recoveryBoston Marathon+3 | Conner Mantz | SandyBoy ProductionsShokz | Provo, UT | Conner MantzBoston Marathon+5 | The Marathon Projectoutandback | 1h 04m 11s | ||
| 3/8/26 | traininghalf marathon+3 | Ethan Shuley | USATFSandyBoy Productions | — | Ethan ShuleyGrant Fisher+6 | Cure HydrationOUTANDBACK | 1h 18m 00s | ||
| 3/1/26 | marathon trainingrace tactics+3 | Dakotah Popehn | Minnesota Distance Elite | UtahHeart Break Hill | marathontraining strategies+4 | — | 50m 36s | ||
| 2/22/26 | Boston MarathonMarathon Training+4 | Jess Tonn McClain | — | — | Boston MarathonMarathon Fueling+5 | — | 49m 46s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter are professional marathoners known for their commitment to chasing fast times and achieving significant goals in the competitive world of distance running. Their background in athletics and training in Flagstaff, Arizona, lends credibility and depth to their insights on the sport. "Out and Back" stands out for its blend of personal storytelling and in-depth discussions about marathon training and racing. The podcast covers various topics, including the intricacies of training regimens, the challenges of race travel, and the emotional highs and lows of competition, all while fostering a sense of community within the running culture. The podcast appeals to a wide range of listeners, from avid runners to sports enthusiasts, drawn by the hosts' relatable experiences and expert knowledge. By sharing their journey and insights, Rory and Jacob provide valuable takeaways on resilience, motivation, and the marathon lifestyle, making the show both informative and engaging for their audience.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 423
- Total plays: 17K
- Total reviews: 21
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 11
Castbox
- Followers: 17
- Plays: 505
YouTube
- Subscribers: 364
- Views: 16K
- Videos: 17
Podcast App
- Followers: 25
- Reviews: 21
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 6
Audience
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Key insights
What the show covers
- professional marathoner stories
- training challenges and successes
- race day experiences
- behind the scenes of running
Audience interests
- marathon training tips
- running culture insights
- race travel experiences
- community building in sports
Platform reach
- specific platforms not detected
- unknown distribution channels
- potential for growth
- niche audience engagement
Publishing consistency
- 32 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
- weekly episode cadence
- reliable content delivery
Chart history for Out and Back
Peaked at #12 in Ireland, currently #12 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Canada | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| United States | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| AR | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Italy | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| TW | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| VN | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| CZ | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| MY | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Norway | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Sweden | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| Finland | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| ID | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| RO | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| TH | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| South Korea | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| Denmark | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| IL | — | #51 | #51 | — |
Chart Positions
37 placements across 36 markets.
Chart Positions
37 placements across 36 markets.