Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory Free Audiobook Download by Deena Kastor,Michelle Hamilton
[Deena Kastor] shares with us her amazing story of how she built up to be one of the best ultrarunners in the world and a pioneer for women in the sport.
Deena Kastor is an American long-distance runner and ultramarathoner. In 2002, she became the fifth American woman to break the 24-hour barrier in the marathon. She competed in her first Olympic games at the 2012 London Olympics, where she placed sixth in the Women's Marathon.
Deena Kastor shares her personal journey of running the New York City Marathon in 2006 with listeners. She was a young woman who had never ran a marathon before and was not sure if she could do it. Her mindset during the race helped her push through pain and exhaustion to finish just outside of the top ten in the women's field.
Deena Kastor is a world-class runner and author. For more than a decade, she has competed in some of the most prestigious and iconic races in the world including the Boston Marathon where she won it in 2003. Her training philosophy is simple: think your way to victory. In Let Your Mind Run, Deena shares her years of training experiences, running advice, and motivational stories that will motivate all athletes no matter what their level of experience or goals are.
[Deena Kastor] brings us an inspirational memoir of herself, her personal journey to the marathon, and how she rises above mental and physical limitations to win the race.
After an early career breaking PR by winning the 100-mile trail ultra-marathon championships in her 1st year of college and running a 2:43 marathon at age 23, Deena Kastor won a gold medal for the United States in the 2004 Olympic marathon. From that moment, she became one of America's fastest female runners, with a personal best time of 2:19 which is still ranked #13 all-time on Jeff Galloway's list.
Published Date | 2018-04-10 |
Duration | 9 hours 2 minutes |
Author | Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton |
Narrated | Deena Kastor |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Health & Wellness |
Parent Category | Fitness, Mindfulness & Meditation, Sports |