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Kastor Still Running StrongPublished by
Deena Kastor: Dancing With the Cruel MistressPublished by RunBlogRun on October 16, 2014 When a runner is in love with our sport, you can tell. There is a sparkle in their eyes, there is enthusiasm in their voice, and there is joy in their heart. They know and accept the physical, mental, and emotional roller coaster that periodically accompanies their pursuit of road racing in general and the marathon in particular. They know the marathon is a cruel mistress who can reward you in one race and punish you in the next. They know there are no runners who forever evade disappointment, that it strikes everyone. They don't lament the inevitable and often-unpredictable setbacks that are engrained in competitive running. They recognize and react positively to the occasional disappointment and embrace it as part of the challenge and irresistible allure of our sport. Read the full article at: www.runblogrun.com
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