Olympian Deena Kastor discusses some the amazing highs of her running career and the challenging lows—and how she got through them. And while Deena is still an elite masters runner, she also shares how she balances life as a runner, wife, teammate, and mother. (2:15)

Every runner has a story on what gets them out the door, so we gave the microphone to you. We share a few of the stories we collected from runners at our mobile recording booth at the Boston Marathon Expo this past April, including stories of connection and encouragement. (28:30)

In the Kick, we wrap up the final four days of the U.S. Olympic Track Trials, along with who’s heading to Rio; the mustachioed, beer-drinking, runner who became the talk of the trials; and how you can use Pokémon Go on your next run (really). (34:30)

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