Now in paperback with new material, the New York Times bestselling "inspiring, fascinating, and insightful" memoir (Shawn Achor) on using positive psychology and brain science to achieve unparalleled athletic success, from an Olympic medalist runner and the record-holder in the women's marathon and half-marathon
Deena Kastor is an Olympic medalist and the American record holder in the marathon. Michelle Hamilton is a health and fitness journalist. Her work has appeared in Runner's World, Bicycling, Women's Health, and other publications.
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2018 BY LIBRARY JOURNAL
“A candid account about the self-doubt that enters the mind of an
elite athlete and how positive thinking made [Kastor] a champion
both on and off the course.”
—ATHLETES QUARTERLY
“Long-distance runner Deena Kastor shows the secret to her success
– and as an Olympic medalist and the American female record holder
in the marathon, she’s had more than a few – relies less on any
inborn talents, but on ‘the power of thought, attitude and
perspective.’ Through race day and training anecdotes, she reveals
the mental habits anyone can use to unleash their physical and
mental potential.”
—FURTHERMORE FROM EQUINOX (5 Books High Performers Should Read This
Month)
“I have been savoring every story, every morsel of motivation and
empowerment; [Kastor] is one of my long time running heroes and I
never want this one to end!”
—RUNNING 'N' READING
“Inspiring… [Let Your Mind Run] details the mental techniques
[Kastor] used to improve not just as an athlete but as a
person.”
—CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE
“Let Your Mind Run is a fascinating read that has applications
for all athletes in all sports… It’s about cultivating positivity
as the launching pad for achieving great performances.”
—SPORTING KID LIVE, National Alliance for Youth Sports
"Inspiring, fascinating and insightful... Some inspirational books
make you feel, 'Wow, I could never do that.' Let Your Mind Run
makes you feel, 'Wow, I can be better today.' By focusing on the
mind game, Kastor and Hamilton make this book practical for anyone
trying to overcome the biggest impediments to climbing that next
hill of growth."
—SHAWN ACHOR, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness
Advantage and Big Potential
“There are running legends, and then there's Deena Kastor. I've
always looked to Deena for inspiration in racing and in life. What
she has accomplished is incredible, but how she's done it is
fascinating. In her captivating new memoir, Kastor takes us on a
run through her psyche so we can learn from a true master. Let Your
Mind Run will fine tune your mindset for optimal performance both
on and off the road!”
—SCOTT JUREK, champion ultrarunner and New York Times bestselling
author of Eat and Run
"When Deena Kastor came from behind to medal in the Olympic
marathon, it breathed life back into a generation of U.S. distance
running. I’ve hoped many times since then for the most profound
story leading to that day: Kastor’s battle against fear and doubt
(and heat). Here it is, as riveting as a race itself.”
—DAVID EPSTEIN, author of The Sports Gene
“Deena Kastor is one of the greatest bodies in distance running,
but this book captures what is so groundbreaking about her
mind. Let Your Mind Run gives us the privilege of
watching Deena’s mind become her greatest asset as an athlete and
as a positive, thriving, well-balanced person—from her
earliest races to her Olympic career and
beyond. Living and training with Deena in Mammoth Lakes has
been a great joy of my career and has certainly shaped me into the
athlete I am today. I invite you to explore Let Your Mind
Run and peer into the life of my greatest mentor.”
—ALEXI PAPPAS, Olympian, writer, and filmmaker
“In Let Your Mind Run, Deena Kastor captures the essence of the
relationship between life and running, bringing her mental
strategies and joie de vivre within stride for all of us. This
is more than a memoir—it’s a gift to everyone who looks to find
balance and a healthy pace in life and sport.”
—JOAN BENOIT SAMUELSON, gold-medal Olympic marathoner and author of
Running Tide
"Engaging... [Let Your Mind Run] is a gift to all who are
passionate about running and who seek to find balance with mental
conditioning... A heartfelt and impressive memoir from one of
America's treasured runners."
—BOOKLIST
“Let Your Mind Run shares the mentality of a champion without the
clichés and platitudes we've come to expect from books on sports.
This is something entirely different, a fascinating collection of
specific moments of discovery and the ways they come to life on the
run. Runner or not, this book will change you. Required reading for
anyone in pursuit of excellence.”
—LAUREN FLESHMAN, co-author of the Believe Training
Journal
"Deena Kastor showed great promise as a high school runner, but
lost her confidence. In Let Your Mind Run, she explains how she
changed her thinking, got back on track, and became America's
greatest-ever woman distance runner. It's not about doing harder
workouts; it's about taking charge of your mind. Through her
journey, we learn how to use her techniques to reach new heights in
our own pursuits."
—AMBY BURFOOT, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon and author
of Run Forever
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