Episode SummaryDeena Kastor, fastest American Women’s Marathoner and author of “Let Your Mind Run” on her running and life philosophy, career and bookShow Notes02:00 – Deena gets into running at age 1104:05 – Let your Mind Run book – what can you expect06:30 – Coach Vigil and “good attitude”09:20 – Deena’s “misunderstanding” with running till turning professional11:20 – “Winning” and “Losing” 14:50 – Letting go of mental expectations16:30 – Talent is not everything19:10 – Addressing negative thoughts with positive thoughts23:30 – Transformation of US distance running from 2000 and medal at Athens Olympics28:20 – Breaking the American Women’s marathon record in 2006 at London30:55 – Injury at Beijing Olympics in 2008 and return35:30 – Setting the American Women’s Marathon masters record in 2015 at Chicago40:50 – Is the marathon pushing out shorter distances like 5K43:35 – Views on ‘faster’ shoes 48:00 – Breaking-2 hour barrier in the marathon 49:45 – Plans for 2021 and beyond51:20 – Recommendations on resourcesFollow DeenaDeena Kastor’s Book: Let Your Mind Run - Amazon LinkWebsite: deenakastor.comCultivating Optimism with Deena (on Airbnb): Cultivating Optimism with DeenaInstagram: @deena8050Twitter: @DeenaKastorRecommendations on resourcesArt of Learning by Josh Waitzkin - Amazon LinkThe Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - Amazon LinkContact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhemail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group:Running and Fitness with RajInstagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. AppleSpotifyJioSaavnGoogle PodcastsStitcherCastboxTuneInPodcast Addict