Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Because everyone's doing it...

I don't know why I'm so fascinated by celebrity runners.  I mean, they are regular people with somewhat regular lives when they aren't acting.  Of course they probably run and do other things we do like eat, shower, sleep, etc.  Yet when I hear a celebrity has run a race I immediately check to see what their finish time was... all because I want to compare their finish time with my own.  It's so silly and absolutely ridiculous but I'm intrigued.  I also love that they are publicizing this awesome sport because you know out there Joe Schmoe is thinking "Wow!  If xxxx can do it, then maybe I can do it too."

Recent celebrities out running in races across the country?  Apolo Ohno, world champion short-track speedskater, ran a 1:40 at the Chicago Half Marathon.  Sarah Palin recenly ran a 1:46 half marathon.  Katie Holmes finished the NYC Marathon in under 5.5 hours.  
 
celebrities at NYC
Famous Celebrity Marathon Runners

3 comments:

S Club Mama said...

I'm glad Katie is slow(er) like me because those others are FAST!

Run with Jess said...

I love seeing what the celebs can do!!

Trula said...

I'm fascinated by celebrity runners too LOL