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 spe…

- Deena Kastor

Run in places you love with people you like. Enjoying your surroundings and training partners will strengthen your commitment to running and bring ou…

- Deena Kastor

When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.

- Deena Kastor

I felt my throat start to close up, and I didn't think I was getting enough oxygen. I was scared, and I thought about quitting. But you don't want to…

- Deena Kastor

One step at a time, I get to make positive choices to fulfill my dreams.

- Deena Kastor

Marathons are extraordinarily difficult, but if you've got the training under your belt, and if you can run smart, the races take care of themselves.…

- Deena Kastor

As athletes, we have ups and downs. Unfortunately, you can't pick the days they come on.

- Deena Kastor

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 kinde…

- Deena Kastor

Sometimes the moments that challenge us the most, define us.

- Deena Kastor