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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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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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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inspirational and definitely worth reading again.

very pleasant narration, hard to put down. found myself listening to it completely over a two day period. A look into the life of an elite runner.

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.

loved it

I read about one running book per month. I seem to never get enough of it. as a recreational runner myself aspiring to become an ultrarunner I constantly seek gems of wisdom about running. running, it appears has a lot more to do with philosophy and the mind than it is with the body. and so off course I was intrigued by the books title.

the book didn't dissapoint at all. Deena told her story in magnificent transparency. coach vigil who I respect very much for his life's work and ideaology is metioned throughout.

i listened to large parts of the book while running myself and found myself inspired and smiling quite a bit.

highly recommended to anyone curious about this simple yet profound activity. and more so to anyone seeking an Olympics medalist view of the lows and highs of training.

thank you Deena.

LOVE

This is my favorite running book. One of my favorite books of any genre! Deena’s perspective is life changing and powerful. So grateful I listened.

could not finish.

I was expecting more information on visualization and mind body connection, etc. It is truly just a memoir. Don't purchase unless you are a strong fan of her already.