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Deena Kastor, one of the most accomplished American road runners in history, is a three-time Olympian, 12-time National Champion and currently holds the American Record in the Marathon (2:19:36). In 2004, she ended a 20-year medal drought for U.S. women in the Olympic marathon when she won the bronze medal in Athens, Greece. She has won both the Chicago Marathon and London Marathon and has held American records in distances from 5K to the marathon.  Her recent book, “Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory” focuses on her experience with mental training and how her attitude ultimately helped her succeed.