Sarah Palin: I'm a runner

Runner's World ^ | August 2009 | Dan Simmons

[An American!]

The former Vice Presidential candidate opens up about her running life and explains why she's still on the trail.

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.

Tell me about a memorable run during the campaign that really stands out.
Oh, my gosh, the one that really stands out I'm embarrassed to death to repeat.

[An American!]

Pictures taken for the magazine are here: http://www.runnersworld.com/photo/sarahpalin/

[jessduntno]

I think she's gonna run...

[the_devils_advocate_666]

Already posted several times: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2282553/posts

But I still love looking at the pictures!

[Buck W.]

“I think she’s gonna run...”

I don’t know—being the kingmaker can be even more satisfying with none of the wear and tear.

[Just mythoughts]

Go Sarah!!!!!

[yoe]

If this were Michelle Obama, the media would be going off like rockets with glee.

However, they are about a lady who loves life, liberty, freedom, and American values. So, guess the media will do their usual attack reporting. Sad.

[IbJensen]

Run Sarah, for God and Country’s sake run!

[GUNGAGALUNGA]

Id hit it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thrice...

[An American!]

Searching is a pain on FR. I looked for it under “runner” and various other words to no avail. I just saw the article in the print magazine.

[traumer]

[Scythian]

Please don't post this pic without "Warning Blood Pressure Meds" in the title, thank you ...

[TexasCajun]

Run Sar-Rah! Run!

[Don Corleone]

No wonder the libtards are mad.

[ryan71]

Running, it does a body good.

Real good.

[GOP Poet]

Tell me about running in Alaska. It's so cool to go out on a summer night at 10 or 11 o'clock with the sun still shining and the beauty of Alaska right there at my feet. Winter isn't as much fun, but even when it's 20 or 30 below and pitch black, I still try to get out. I just put on tons of layers and bigger shoes so I can wear two pairs of wool socks. There are runners all over our state. I'm just one of hundreds of thousands out there getting that good clean Alaskan air whether it's 20 below or 60 with the sun shining at midnight.

What was your coldest run? Would have to have been when I traveled to Fairbanks for hockey games and tournaments all through [eldest son] Track's childhood. I'd get out and run while he was at practice or there was a game. Those had to be 20 or 30 below.

So what's your excuse?!? LOL You go Sarah!

I completely identified with her in this interview. I grew up in a running family as well and many of us 40, 50 plus are still runners--two having just run in the Boston marathon. Not me though. I am persistent, but try not to burn myself out or possibly injure myself with marathons and the prep time. Running is a gift from God. No doubt. Loved and enjoyed the article. God bless Sarah and her family.

[MotorCityBuck]

Sounds like a Freudian slip. Pun intended.

[MrB]

Libtards (and wicked folk in general)

get mad when an example is held up to them for comparison.

[GregB]

Yes I am tired of taking cold showers???When I am done I can’t figure out why and who or what???

[newfreep]

Reminds me of Max Yasgur's self introduction - "I'm A Farmer".

[DrewsDad]

ping for later read...

[mc5cents]

Running, it does a body good.

Well, the knees and the joints would tend to disagree. But as an aerobic exercise it is excellent.

[popdonnelly]

She’s a lot more active than the slugs in Washington D.C. and the news media who spend their time fulminating on how to screw their opponents.

[ari-freedom]