I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast
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Episode 273: Andrew Kastor – Coach of the Mammoth Track Club
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Sep 11, 2020 at 11:37 am.
What the Mammoth Track Club is currently up to
Building a track in Mammoth Lakes, California
The culture on the Mammoth Track Club team
Deena Kastor’s philosophy and how she benefits the team with her mental strength
Biggest lessons that Andrew learned from Coach Bob Larson, Coach Joe Vigil, and Coach Terrence Mahon
How Deena Kastor and Andrew grew together in their training philosophy and how they work together as coaches and leaders of the Mammoth track club
What his coaching philosophy is
Andrew’s virtual coaching services
Hypothetical situations for different athletes and how he would coach them
The importance of altitude for training and the difference between living at altitude and doing short altitude camps
Recounting the year that Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi both won medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics
The relationship and team sponsorship with On Running
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Show notes
Andrew Kastor is the head coach for the Mammoth Track Club sponsored by On Running.
Andrew started his own running career at the age of 14 and went on to pursue a degree in Exercise Physiology. While in college, Andrew’s commitment to the sport of running continued to grow, as he competed in cross-country and track, specializing in the middle-distance events.
Post-graduation, Andrew moved to Mammoth Lakes, California, where he created and coached a non-profit running club called the High Sierra Striders. He is now the head coach for the Mammoth Track Club and is currently sponsored by On out of Zurich, Switzerland.
Andrew currently resides in Mammoth Lakes with his wife Deena (Olympic Marathon bronze medalist and American Record holder in the marathon and half-marathon) and their daughter, Piper Bloom.
In this episode Andrew shares about the Mammoth Track Club, what he’s learned from some amazing coaches he’s had the opportunity to work with and so much more. If you are curious- YES he gives off that same positive vibe that his wife Deena does.
Photo Cred: Miles Weaver
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