Elite marathoner and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor shares what may be the most critical element to her success: her mental game. (1:19 )

Producer Christine Fennessy runs with the Dog Trotters program in Media, Pennsylvania, which pairs high-energy canines with runners to help them get adopted. Along the way, she gets some tips on running with our best buddies. (18:35 ) 

Shoe and gear editor Jeff Dengate finds a staff member with nearly zero shoe sense and takes him for his first proper fitting at our local running store. (34:46 )

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Episode Credits

Host: Christine Fennessy

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

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