Deena Kastor
Deena Kastor
Deena Michelle Kastoris an American long-distance runner. She holds American records in the marathon, half-marathon, and numerous road distances. She won the bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. She is also an eight-time national champion in cross country...
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth14 February 1973
CityWaltham, MA
running athlete ups-and-downs
As athletes, we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can't pick the days they come on.
opportunity challenges hurdle
I love challenges and hurdles because they are opportunities.
running morning appreciate
Running in the morning has me appreciate all the choices that come later in the day. The choices I make after running seem healthier, wiser and kinder.
sports running dream
I've always taken the philosophy that you have to dream a little in this sport. If you stay in your comfort zone, you're not going to do anything special.
running commitment people
Run in places you love with people you like. Enjoying your surroundings and training partners will strengthen your commitment to running and bring out the best in you.
challenges sometimes moments
Sometimes the moments that challenge us the most, define us.
running ifs knows
We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.
running passion enthusiasm
When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.
goal growth way
A goal is just an awesome way to force growth on yourself.
fact won
The fact that I won makes it a little sweeter.
confident leading weekend
My preparations leading up to this weekend have been fantastic. I feel the most confident I have ever been going into a marathon.
goes london racing star time
London has such a star field. I'm going there to concentrate on the racing and if all goes well, the (fast) time will come.
couple discussed goal next reflect weeks
I will take a couple of weeks to reflect on my next goal - I haven't discussed what's next for me yet.
coach feeling forgo good last until water
My coach thought I was feeling so good that I was just going to forgo my water bottle, but I actually didn't see it until the last minute.