Appreciation Quote by 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,…

— Deena Kastor

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…

— Deena Kastor

The beauty of running is its simplicity; the beauty of runners is that we all have a similar drive to improve. We are either…

— Deena Kastor

I think it's important to keep mantras fresh (sometimes the same verse can get stale). That being said, I love this powerful statement: 'Define…

— Deena Kastor

“I'm alone, but I'm not lonely. I like who I am. I like who I'm becoming.”

— Deena Kastor

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

— 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…

— Deena Kastor

“Each day, I noticed Coach sent us off with a positive comment. “It’s a great day to work together toward our goals,” he’d say…

— Deena Kastor

“With a simple shift in perspective, I had changed the outcome of the summer, and myself. I was stronger, more enduring, flexible, and independent.…

— Deena Kastor

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

— Deena Kastor

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

— Deena Kastor

A goal is just an awesome way to force growth on yourself.

— Deena Kastor