Let Your Mind Run

Great book

If you ever seen Deena Kastor, she seems to smile A LOT. After reading the book, I now know that the smile reflects her way of thinking. I am not a positive thinking person. Sometimes I get put off by people who are overly positive. But that says more about me than it does about them. The thing I discovered in this book is that I could be positive, too. In my running. In the way I interact with people. In the way I live my life. I’m kind of an old fart, but I’m also willing to try new things that will make my life hopefully more enjoyable. This is a very enjoyable book, even if you don’t run. I would highly recommend it. Thanks, Ms. Kastor. Great job!

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Get Inspired

I've always admired Deena Kastor. Afer reading this book i admire her even more!!! I loved reading her story, hearing her perspective on racing. She has amazing mental strength and was able to reach her peak performance by changing the way she talked to herself and the way she reacted to negativity. She's a total badass!! I'm so inspired.I cant wait to incorporate her methods into my training. this book will make you want to go for a long run, it'll make you want to push yourself to the next level. Thank you Deena!!!

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Awe-inspiring and motivation for whatever your are pursuing

Couldn’t stop listening! Although I feel as though I should have gotten into shape just by listening to her mental voice narrative during training and races! Beautiful and brilliantly told story.

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Great insight into the mind of a champion!

Deena does a fantastic job describing how she found running, and climbed up the ranks as a young high school athlete, through college and into training with Joe Vigil and her team at altitude in CO & CA!

The best part is all the little mindset nuggets that Deena shares as she was preparing for races and during races. I have taken away a lot of positive reminders that I can use in my every day life.

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What a fine inspirational book!

This book spoke not just about running but about life. The joy that Deena encouraged in herself was so empowering for me. Thanks for sharing.

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Great book!!!

Absolutely excellent book. Such a great story and great lessons for sport and for life. Really enjoyable!! Very inspiring!

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More of an autobiography with gold nuggets

Would you try another book from Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton and/or Deena Kastor?

Not really. The book focused too much on Kastor's career, with many details that did not enhance the overall point of mental traning.

Which character – as performed by Deena Kastor – was your favorite?

There is really only one character in this book.

Do you think Let Your Mind Run needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No.

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Great mindset

Very inspiring and got me through some long runs! I was sad when it ended and I still had 3 miles to go!

Helping me change my own mental choices

A very enjoyable listen and inspirational to work on my own mental focus while training

Couldn’t make it

I really wanted to like this book. After reading all the great reviews, I was looking forward to listening to an inspirational read.
Ms Kastor should not have narrated her book because after listening to the first section, I felt totally distracted by her stiff reading and vocal tone. Knowing that the narration voice is an individual preference, I tried to plow on and let the story take me over. But there, I hit another roadblock. I had a hard time finding inspiration from her initial story.
“ Oh I was a natural talent, won all the awards, beat everyone; was the media, parents and coaches darling but I didn’t know what to do or why this was happening!” Even if you give her leeway due to the fact she was young and learning, it just didn’t ring true to me. Underneath all that insecurity, there was the deeper personal knowledge that she was a powerhouse of talent. I just wish she could have clearly acknowledged that. For me, the attempt to tell us how she felt in the moment ( instead of reflecting back on her struggle with insecurities vs talent ) just became another irritation rather than a compelling storyline. Maybe this book’s appeal is to the more serious runner, who could appreciate these kinds of struggles. I’m sorry to say I didn’t finish the book; if I stuck with it, perhaps I would have found the golden nuggets of her story.