Interesting Company

We all come to running from different backgrounds and with different goals and aspirations.  That's what makes working in the running business so interesting.  Everyone you meet has a unique and usually fun story.  The group of runners that seems to have the most eclectic mix of stories, however, is first-time marathoners.  Just a few weeks ago, former Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce completed the Rock 'n' Roll St Louis Marathon in 6:06.  And just a few days ago former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson crossed the finish line in 5:41.  I thought it might be fun to compile a list of some celebrities that have wandered over to our side of the street to test themselves against the marathon.  Imagine a training group composed of this assortment of marathoners.
 

• Dana Carvey - 3:04
• Clarence Thomas - 3:11
• Apolo Ohno - 3:25
• Natalie Morales - 3:31
• Gordon Ramsay - 3:36
• George W. Bush - 3:41
• Ed Norton - 3:48
• Ryan Reynolds - 3:50
• Kim Alexis - 3:52
• Flea - 3:53
• Anthony Edwards - 3:55
• Will Ferrell - 3:56
• Sarah Palin - 3:59
• Bobby Flay - 4:01
• Sean Astin - 4:04
• Jennie Finch - 4:05
• Scott Bakula - 4:08
• Sean P.Diddy Combs - 4:14
• Alanis Morissette - 4:17
• Mario Lopez - 4:23
• Lynn Swan - 4:26
• Orah Winfrey - 4:29
• Shia LeBeouf - 4:35
• Drew Carey - 4:41
• Al Gore - 4:58
• Ted Koppel - 5:09
• Jared Fogle - 5:13
• Katie Holmes - 5:30
• Ali Landry - 5:41
• Meredith Vieira - 5:59
• Robin Quivers 6:09
• Al Roker - 7:09

Who will you be running next to if this group signs up for your next marathon?  Who do you really want to beat?  Whose time really surprises you; or who were you surprised even did a marathon?  If you've tackled the half marathon distance but haven't yet tackled the marathon, consider becoming a celebrity, yourself.  Sign up for any FLEET FEET Training Center class or Training Program thru 11/7 and save 10% using promo code 576329496331.

 

Good luck and happy racing!
Coach Cary