Deena Kastor

If you like positive thinking and listening to people's progress in running - then I highly recommend this book. It's a lot of fun, and motivated me in both work mindset, and to get out there and run more. Sign of a good running book!

The writing is enjoyable and pacey, and I appreciate taking more care about describing elements of wonder in trail running.

The beginning few chapters are a little slower, as they capture the perspective of a child discovering competitive running - which I didn't enjoy as much as the rest of the book. So if you feel the same way at the beginning, do please keep on reading.… (mer)

I have struggled with my anxiety and depression while running. I've read multiple books on changing your mindset and being more positive but Let Your Mind Run has some how unlocked my mind. For some reason I really connected to Deena Kastor and have been putting what she talks about into practice.

I would recommend this book to anyone, not just runners. It is her memoir but it seems so much more than that, almost like a roadmap for others to follow. I often found myself having to stop reading because I was so emotionally drawn into her story. I had tears of joy when she had a victory and sadness with a setback. I felt like I was with her the entire time.… (mer)

As a non-runner (cyclist) I still loved this book. Her message of positive thinking is something than any athlete can appreciate and take to heart. I, at first, thought I'm gonna hate this book as she talks about her natural talent when she began running as a kid. I have no natural talent and could not relate but the tone of the books quickly changes as she realizes that her talent will only get her so far. This book was written without ego and was very relocatable to athletes of all abilities. We may not all be competing at the level she does but how she sets her thinking is something that anyone can use.… (mer)