Let Your Mind Run

A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

By: Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton

Narrated by: Deena Kastor

New York Times Best Seller

Deena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college, when her competitive method - run as hard as possible, for fear of losing - fostered a frustration and negativity and brought her to the brink of burnout. On the verge of quitting, she took a chance and moved to the high altitudes of Alamosa, Colorado, where legendary coach Joe Vigil had started the first professional distance-running team. There she encountered the idea that would transform her running career: the notion that changing her thinking - shaping her mind to be more encouraging, kind, and resilient - could make her faster than she’d ever imagined possible. Building a mind so strong would take years of effort and discipline, but it would propel Kastor to the pinnacle of running - to American records in every distance from the 5K to the marathon - and to the accomplishment of earning America’s first Olympic medal in the marathon in 20 years.

Let Your Mind Run is a fascinating, intimate look inside the mind of an elite athlete, a remarkable story of achievement, and an insightful primer on how the small steps of cultivating positivity can give anyone a competitive edge.

©2018 Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton (P)2018 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“A candid account about the self-doubt that enters the mind of an elite athlete and how positive thinking made [Kastor] a champion both on and off the course.” (Athletes Quarterly)

“Long-distance runner Deena Kastor shows the secret to her success - and as an Olympic medalist and the American female record holder in the marathon, she’s had more than a few - relies less on any inborn talents, but on ‘the power of thought, attitude and perspective.’ Through race day and training anecdotes, she reveals the mental habits anyone can use to unleash their physical and mental potential.” (Furthermore from Equinox, Five Books High Performers Should Read This Month)

“I have been savoring every story, every morsel of motivation and empowerment; [Kastor] is one of my long time running heroes and I never want this one to end!” (Running 'n' Reading)

What an achiever! This book is a contribution

If you run, read this book. I picked it up after injuring my heel and trying to get back on the road. Deena’s discipline and perseverance are amazing examples of what you can do when you put your mind to it. Even if you don’t run, you’ll find the keys to accomplishment and a happier life in these pages.

A Reminder to Choose Positivity

Hearing Deena's story in her own kind voice has helped me to be more intentional to choose to see life through a positive lens. I immediately want to return and listen again. I hear her voice as a reminder when days are hard and I feel sad rather than optimistic. She has encouraged me to aim to be my best.

Inspiring

For anyone who is interested in running, resilience, positive psychology, and hearing from an inspiring woman. I will listen to this book again and again. Deena’s story is incredible and her triumphs and trials are a true testament to the human experience.

Inspiring and mind opening

Deena Kastor is a humble, kind, and highly inspirational woman. Her story is one of true perseverance and strength. It is a journey of finding the purest version of herself through running. She describes her struggles and victories in great detail, transporting you to the scene and inside her very mind. Deena captivates her audience and inspires them to dig deeper within themselves to find strength, as well as find great joy in life's simplest pleasures.

so so so good

Loved this book. It has inspired me to run more and.push harder. I finished it in 3 days bc it was so good.

engaging

really liked this so i bought a copy for my grand child who is a runner..i am not bit i loved the inspiration and o in sights

Fabulous, motivating read

I was blown away by this book and feel like the author is a friend, someone who I really know her story. I devoured this book and recommend. I’m sad it’s over because other books on running haven’t held a candle to this so far

Perseverance, and the joy and satisfaction it can bring you!

I loved her book! Deena has such an amazing attitude! She’s a fantastic role model.

A Must Read

I’m about to run my first marathon. I think and hope I’m physically ready, but I KNOW I am mentally ready thanks to Deena’s incredible book. Thanks for sharing your story!

amazing

I could not stop listening to this book. so so many amazing words of wisdom for running and life. Thank you for writing this book!!!