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With that, she packed up and moved to the mountains of Colorado to find out how good she could become.
The result of that decision was one of the most prolific and successful careers ever.
Deena won several medals at world championship events, including a bronze at the 2004 Olympic marathon and set American records at nearly every distance from 5k through the marathon, several of which she still holds.
Like all elite runners, Deena trained extremely hard.
However, she talks in much greater detail about the attention she paid to recovering from her training and being ready for the next workout.
That process has only become more important as Deena has transitioned into the masters ranks and become a mother.
Deena currently helps run the Mammoth Track Club in Mammoth Lakes, CA with her husband Andrew in addition to continuing to train and raise her daughter Piper.
This a great interview with one of running’s all-time greats who is giving back to the sport.
A few of the things that Deena and I talked about included:
If any of Deena’s experiences or advice resonate with you, we’d love
to hear about it. We also love to hear what you all think about our
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Interview With Olympic Medalist Deena Kastor
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Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes: Nina Anderson
Unbroken Author Laura Hillenbrand; A Lesson in Adaptation
The Importance of a Full Body Gait Analysis to Achieve Your Running Goals; Interview with Matt Phillips
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Interview With Olympian Don Kardong
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