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Celebrity Marathon Runners

Celebrities were out in full force in New York today. Not for a movie premiere or an awards show; rather, a handful of determined stars were sweating it out in the Big Apple for the 2008 New York City Marathon. This year’s biggest celeb finisher was actor Ryan Reynolds. Scarlett Johansson’s better half crossed the finish line in 3 hours, 50 minutes—-better than the four-hour target he was aiming for. “I’m still standing. I’m very excited about that,” Reynolds told reporters after finishing the 26.2-mile course. “It was an incredible experience.” Unlike some other race participants who entered to test … Continue reading →

Katie’s Marathon Controversy

Where there are celebrities there is controversy. And she thought she was just taking a jog around Central Park. Less than a week after actress Katie Holmes trudged 26.2 miles in the New York City Marathon her accomplishment is being tarnished by a wave of angry runners who were not allowed to compete in the prestigious running event. Tens of thousands of avid runners sent angry correspondences to race officials asking why Suri’s mom was admitted to the race when 60,000 hopefuls were denied. According to TV’s Access Hollywood Tom Cruise’s better half was allowed to run as a VIP. … Continue reading →

Katie Holmes vs. the New York City Marathon

Suri’s mommy finished a marathon. And you can forget about the obligatory medal and Mylar blanket, Katie Holmes cashed in on a bigger prize when she crossed the New York City Marathon finish line today—a congratulatory smooch from her loyal husband Tom Cruise. Couch jumper and super sweet Suri spent more than five hours waiting for Mama Katie to complete the 26.2-mile race that weaved through the streets of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. Holmes’ official finish time: 5:29:58. As a marathon runner myself I found myself drawn to this story for a number of reasons. First … Continue reading →

Lance Armstrong vs. The New York City Marathon

In this corner… seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong… and in this corner… one of the most prestigious running events in the world—the New York City Marathon. Ding. Ding. Let the games begin. Okay, I’m sure the start of the race won’t include a public introduction of Armstrong tomorrow, but it is his first race (without a bike) since winning his seventh Tour victory more than a year ago. Armstrong is certainly not the first celebrity to take part in the 26.2-mile race (and he certainly won’t be the last). In fact, the world-renown cyclist will getting a little … Continue reading →

Fitness Week in Review for November 2-9, 2008

Did you know that women make gyms germier than men; that exercising can reduce the risk of breast cancer; and that very bad things can happen if you suddenly quit working out? You would have if you read this week’s entries in the FITNESS blog. If you missed the information on these timely topics, don’t fret, a recap of this week’s blogs are listed below: November 2nd—–Celebrity Marathon Runners. It’s not everyday that you see some of Hollywood’s biggest names running nearly naked through the streets of the Big Apple. Find out, which celebs toughed it out along the 26.2-mile … Continue reading →

Five More Reasons You Should Visit Chicago

In a previous blog I listed some of the reasons why I make several trips to Chicago each year. The city is family friendly, clean, and full of world-class attractions. Here now is the continuation of my list of favorite Chicagoland attractions: 1. “Concrete Beach”— “Concrete Beach” is a nickname for one of Chicago’s most popular summer spots. Its real name is Oak Street Beach and it’s located just north of the city’s Magnificent Mile. While there is a sandy area for sunbathers, the beach is dominated by large concrete areas, which have become havens for inline skaters and cyclists. … Continue reading →