Olympian Deena Kastor on How to Harness the Long-run Mindset (Replay)
About this episode
Olympian Deena Kastor shares insights on the mental aspects of long-distance running and training for marathons.
This episode originally dropped on February 23, 2024. Anyone considering or training for a half-marathon or marathon needs to listen to this episode with running legend Deena Kastor, Olympic bronze medalist in marathon and author of Let Your Mind Run . With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Deena shares: -ways to banish the intimidation factor of a long run -what “the insistent mind” is—and how to get into it -positive interpretations of the signals your body sends you mid-run -her acceptance of slowing down + running shorter races -the power of tune-up races—and inspirational quotes The hosts talk overnight oats (!) before Deena joins around 9:25. Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Cozy Earth: Use code: AMR to receive 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS…
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