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Olympic athlete

Deena Kastor, born on February 14, 1973, is a distinguished Olympic athlete renowned for her exceptional achievements in long-distance running, particularly in the marathon.

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“Deena recommends immersing yourself in the moment, truly celebrating it and finding the pure joy in it. She likes to start sentences with a "sense of thrill or vibrancy" and to throw her hands up in the air in celebration. She says "it may seem silly, but hormones are released." "Now I find myself throwing my hands up going I love this. I love living here. I love my family!”

Love Joy Family Celebrate Moment

Author:Deena Kastor

“When I looked at recreational runners, I was amazed at how well they balanced family, careers, and running. Shouldn’t I have it easier since running and my career are one and the same? At a race, I asked a father of twins how he did it. He responded quickly: clear priorities. So I set mine. I decided health and family would come first, and running and career would come second.”

Running Family Health Balance Career Priority

Book:Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“I always say it’s because my family is enough, with all their smothering love and unwavering support; I never felt like anything was missing.”

Love Family Support Missing

Author:Deena Kastor

“My only advantage is having lots of family and friends cheering for me on the course.”

Family Cheer Friend

Book:Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

“What I needed in the moment was a family vacation.”

Family Vacation

Book:Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

About the Author

Born: February 14, 1973
Known for: Olympic athlete
Quotes: 29

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