Episode Summary
Deena Kastor, fastest American Women’s Marathoner and author of “Let Your Mind Run” on her running and life philosophy, career and book
Show Notes
02:00 – Deena gets into running at age 11
04:05 – Let your Mind Run book – what can you expect
06:30 – Coach Vigil and “good attitude”
09:20 – Deena’s “misunderstanding” with running till turning professional
11:20 – “Winning” and “Losing”
14:50 – Letting go of mental expectations
16:30 – Talent is not everything
19:10 – Addressing negative thoughts with positive thoughts
23:30 – Transformation of US distance running from 2000 and medal at Athens Olympics
28:20 – Breaking the American Women’s marathon record in 2006 at London
30:55 – Injury at Beijing Olympics in 2008 and return
35:30 – Setting the American Women’s Marathon masters record in 2015 at Chicago
40:50 – Is the marathon pushing out shorter distances like 5K
43:35 – Views on ‘faster’ shoes
48:00 – Breaking-2 hour barrier in the marathon
49:45 – Plans for 2021 and beyond
51:20 – Recommendations on resources
Follow Deena
Deena Kastor’s Book: Let Your Mind Run - Amazon Link
Website: deenakastor.com
Cultivating Optimism with Deena (on Airbnb): Cultivating Optimism with Deena
Instagram: @deena8050
Twitter: @DeenaKastor
Recommendations on resources
Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin - Amazon Link
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - Amazon Link
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