This conversation is with Rory Linkletter. Rory runs cross country and track at BYU. He has had absolutely tremendous success as a runner. He is the blue jeans mile world recorder holder where he ran a full mile in 4 minutes and 16 seconds at altitude which converts to a 4:11. His PRs include a 13:49 5k and a 28:58 10k. Those are fast times, but his greatest achievement so far is his second place finish at nationals in the 10k. Now, that might change in just a few days because he and his team have a great shot at winning the NCAA Cross Country title this year. We recorded this conversation right before the start of the cross country season. It’s been really really cool to learn how he thinks and works and then to see that translate to athletic success throughout this whole season, not just for himself, but for his team. I'm extremely excited for him, his team, and my team to compete this weekend. Like I said earlier, Rory is fast. He's considered to be one of the best collegiate runners in the country, but It wasn't always like that for him. He struggled to make the transition to college because he had a stress fracture that sidelined him for several months. His story is one of true perseverance and hard work. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!