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“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.”

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

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Deena Kastor
Deena Kastor

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. more

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