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
Deena Kastor quotes about
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.
break coming goals great happy last moment months three weekend win
It was great to win and great to break 2:20, those were my goals coming here this weekend the last three months of preparation have been with this moment in mind. I'm really happy with the race.
broken falling gain kept looking marathon mile onto seconds shoulder starts
I kept looking over my shoulder after I had broken away from her, ... Just then, I started unraveling and falling apart, and I know that when a marathon starts to go bad, you do gain significant seconds onto your mile pace.
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.
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.
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.
running passion enthusiasm
When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.
running ifs knows
We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.
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.
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 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.
opportunity challenges hurdle
I love challenges and hurdles because they are opportunities.