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Week 1


My running hero is Deena Kastor. She is a member of the AISICS running team and has been running for many years. She won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She is only the second American Woman to receive a medal in the Olympics for the marathon. In 2006 she ran the Berlin Half Marathon and broke her own record in 1:07.34 and then won the London Marathon in a time of 2:19.36 setting a new American Record.She currently taking some time off to enjoy being a mom and to recuperate from a difficult foot injury.

She was featured in the documentary "Spirit of the Marathon" that followed runners training for the 2005 Chicago Marathon. It was that movie that inspired me to run my marathon. Though it did take me a couple of years to see my goal come into fruition, I did eventually run the Chicago Marathon in 2009. It was an experience I will never forget. It taught me things about myself that I did not know I was capable of. Now, when I am faced with difficulties, I know that I can do anything I put my mind to.

I have been a fan of Deena since seeing the documentary. She is very down to earth, friendly, and an amazing runner. She is able to overcome injuries that threaten to set her back and come out strong.

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