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Let Your Mind Run

A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

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Let Your Mind Run

By: Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton
Narrated by: Deena Kastor
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New York Times Best Seller

Deena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college, when her competitive method - run as hard as possible, for fear of losing - fostered a frustration and negativity and brought her to the brink of burnout. On the verge of quitting, she took a chance and moved to the high altitudes of Alamosa, Colorado, where legendary coach Joe Vigil had started the first professional distance-running team. There she encountered the idea that would transform her running career: the notion that changing her thinking - shaping her mind to be more encouraging, kind, and resilient - could make her faster than she’d ever imagined possible. Building a mind so strong would take years of effort and discipline, but it would propel Kastor to the pinnacle of running - to American records in every distance from the 5K to the marathon - and to the accomplishment of earning America’s first Olympic medal in the marathon in 20 years.

Let Your Mind Run is a fascinating, intimate look inside the mind of an elite athlete, a remarkable story of achievement, and an insightful primer on how the small steps of cultivating positivity can give anyone a competitive edge.

©2018 Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton (P)2018 Random House Audio Emotions Personal Development Running & Jogging Sports Inspiring Heartfelt Career Outdoor

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Critic reviews

“A candid account about the self-doubt that enters the mind of an elite athlete and how positive thinking made [Kastor] a champion both on and off the course.” (Athletes Quarterly)

“Long-distance runner Deena Kastor shows the secret to her success - and as an Olympic medalist and the American female record holder in the marathon, she’s had more than a few - relies less on any inborn talents, but on ‘the power of thought, attitude and perspective.’ Through race day and training anecdotes, she reveals the mental habits anyone can use to unleash their physical and mental potential.” (Furthermore from Equinox, Five Books High Performers Should Read This Month)

“I have been savoring every story, every morsel of motivation and empowerment; [Kastor] is one of my long time running heroes and I never want this one to end!” (Running 'n' Reading)

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What a wonderful, exciting, captivating and inspirational story. I crave books on running and this one is the best I’ve read to date.

Wonderful and inspirational story

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This is an inspirational book for runners
I was griped thought out what an amazing story
Particularly pleased it is a female runner why are there not more books out there like this
I have advised all my fellow female runners to read it .

Excellent story & running book

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Energising . You’re moving along with her the whole narrative. The wonderful visualisations of well-trodden run routes bring you right into her shoes. The inspiration from how Dina continues to push through hard points is a life lesson in itself.

Invigorating

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A great insight into the mindset of coping with marathons and life. Such a positive mentality and a real perspective into a life as a long distance athlete.

Setting positive mindset for Marathons

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Interesting story that is well structured and eloquently written. The journey to marathon training is interesting from a very talented runner

Well written running book

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As an amateur runner and creator of negative thoughts, this book ticks all the boxes.
Deena's story telling is both uplifting and informative. Whilst I'll not be hitting the same speed and distances, I can take the lessons on positive thinking and mental fortitude into every long mile and every bad meeting.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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As a marathon runner I found this story, inspiring, useful and a fabulous insight into the mind and dedication of a pro runner. Good start and enjoyed the early chapters but the book really sparked interest when we got to the marathon. Absolutely class book👌

Amazing if you like the marathon

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I have read many running books and Deena really plugs into some of the fundamentals here with links to psychology and spiritual connection. I left feeling inspired.

A game changer

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Couldnt stop listening - hugely inspirational! what a great book. Go Deena! From a listener in Dublin Ireland

Inspirational!

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I knew of Deena Castor as an elite marathon runner but not the life detail or her performances and records. What drew me to this book was the promise of mind over matter. Using your mind as a powerful tool to improve self and improve running performance. It is a great book with huge insight into every detail of Deena's high school running days, her rise to fame and amazing performances at the highest level. The detail in the race accounts is stunning. I loved every gripping recollection of her racing days. So much to learn and admire from one of the greats of Marathon running. A definite recommendation for anyone looking to be inspired and motivated to train harder, wiser and reach your goals.

The best running book I have read/heard!!

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