Deena Kastor Quotes (8 Quotes)

I chose London because of the great field. I thrive and love running against the best. I assume the other athletes will run more tactically now, but I understand that some of them also want a fast time.

My coach thought I was feeling so good that I was just going to forgo my water bottle, but I actually didn't see it until the last minute.

After that, I have been trying to make the best of what was left,

All of my preparation has been about running in control and doing a negative split.

London has such a star field. I'm going there to concentrate on the racing and if all goes well, the (fast) time will come.

It's definitely one of my goals to be part of that elite group of sub-220 women, ... I am going to run an aggressive race.

It was great to win and great to break 220, those were my goals coming here this weekend the last three months of preparation have been with this moment in mind. I'm really happy with the race.

To break a record is one thing, ... But she Benoit Samuelson is an absolutely irreplaceable icon in this sport. She's just an amazing woman. She will continue to inspire me and others for many years to come.