Posted on 06/30/2009 10:12:49 AM PDT by curth
From the August 2009 issue of Runner's World
When did you start running? I grew up in a running family. My parents caught the running craze in the mid '70s and we grew up doing family runs. I've been running now easy for 35 years.
Do you remember your first race? My dad was a track coach and he'd get all the neighborhood kids together and take us to Anchorage for track meets when we were very young. Anchorage is 50 miles from Wasilla. And ever since we were little we'd do 10-K races as family fun runs.
So you grew up running with your siblings? Yes, and my siblings and parents were better runners than I. My mom and dad were marathoners and one of my sisters is a marathoner. Dad ran Boston a couple times, mom would win her age group or at least get a ribbon in the big races, and I would just try to keep up.
Sounds like your skills were more suited to basketball? Well, I appreciated the fact that in running I needed guts more than anything. I could do fine just being really determined. I was thankful that I didn't need a whole lot of skills to run.
And running was your first athletic activity, even before basketball? Yes. My parents instilled in us that fitness and running were going to be a part of our lives growing up. My siblings and I are all still very active. A lot of days I look forward to getting out to run and think and plan.
Was there ever a period when you didn't run? Only when I was too pregnant to run. During each of my five pregnancies I worked out until right before the babies were born.
(Excerpt) Read more at runnersworld.com ...
Two words, and both are HUBBA
Is THAT a genuine pic of Gov. Palin? This isn’t one of those Photoshopped deals that’s floating around in cyberspace is it? If that IS the real deal, I vote UNBELIEVABLY NOT GUILTY! WOW!!!!!
What’s up with the flag just casually draped over the chair?
It’s real. Follow the original link.
I wonder how many other’s jumped outta their seats when they read the headline!
That’s what a good upbringing,good food and fresh air will do for you. Her parents encouraged getting out of the house and into the woods,and were devoted to her and her siblings. That’s why she’s such a great parent herself,not to mention the envy of every red-blooded American gal like myself!!
Wow!!! Truly excellent. I wish Katherine all the luck in the world,and please..thank her for her service and dedication to our country.You must be so proud..Kudos to you!
Okay, now that’s just wrong.
What flag?
http://digg.com/other_sports/Photos_of_Sarah_Palin_from_RunnersWorld_com
If she was a former president, she'd be Baberaham Lincoln.
Thanks!!!
ok, stop now. that is quite enough! LOL!@
WOW! Thanks, Lord. What a woman.
Well, she’s inspiring me. I told my husband I want to get into running because of her. I really need to get into shape.
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