In explaining this idea, Vigil recounts how after Drossin won her first U.S. title, he did not pat her on the back. It is nothing to compete well in America. And she never forgot that. She has the mental and physical talents to meet the workout and be happy with it. Deena came here to be a runner.
Some men come and can t let go of their social life.
And she does now have a bit more of a social life, thanks to boyfriend Andrew Kastor, an ex-Adams State runner. Kastor traveled with Drossin to Europe this summer, and sometimes paces her on mile repeats. After a lifetime in the San Luis Valley, Vigil this summer moved outside of Tucson, Arizona. That is a blow to all his runners. It will be a trying year for both of us.