Celebrities who have ran the marathon
October 12, 2009
“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” ~ Lance Armstrong, seven time Tour de France winner on running a marathon.
As if it isn’t humbling enough to know that less than 1% of all people ever run a marathon in their lifetime, this quote from THE athlete of all athletes pretty much solidifies to me what I’ve known since running my first marathon two years ago – that running a marathon is tough business!!!
I truly believe that completing a marathon at any time is an enormous accomplishment. However, I still think it’s fun to note the times for celebs who have attempted to run The Distance. I remember reading in the tabloids that Katie Holmes trained for her ’07 marathon the same way that I did – by blasting Kanye’s “Stronger” on repeat – so it was cool to know that my marathon finishing time kicked hers to the curb 
Marathoning Celebrities/Politicians/Athletes:
Lance Armstrong 2:59:36 (NYC)
Clarence Thomas 3:11:00 (Marine Corps)
Billy Baldwin 3:24:29 (NYC)
John Edwards 3:30:18 (Marine Corps)
Charles Gibson 3:43:24 (Marine Corps)
George W. Bush 3:44:52 (Houston)
Ryan Reynolds 3:50:22 (NYC)
Will Ferrell 3:56:12 (Boston)
Gordon Ramsay 4:05:02 (London)
P. Diddy 4:14:54 (NYC)
Oprah 4:29:20 (Marine Corps)
Lisa Ling 4:34:18 (Boston)
Al Gore 4:54:25 (Marine Corps)
Katie Holmes 5:29:58 (NYC)
Ali Landry 5:41:41 (Boston)
Mario Lopez 5:41:42 (Boston)
Freddie Prinze Jr. 5:50:59 (Los Angeles)
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In my next post I’m going to talk about some tips and other things I’ve learned about the marathon – stay tuned! Hope you all had a lovely Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving – how did you celebrate?
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Happy birthday to my mother in law, Dora! 
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6 Responses to Celebrities who have ran the marathon
Haha, the guy in the back has a look on his face like, “I think this is SOMEBODY, but I’m not sure who….”
Also, it seems like it was cold that day.
its so cool to know that all these celebs have done marathons! i can’t wait for the next post! I’m doing my half marathon this weekend, and i’m already having thoughts of a marathon! ah!
The fact that Lance Armstrong says its hard is all I need NOT to attempt!
Happy B-day to your MIL!! Just about to read your recap!
I just came across your blog and read your Chicago Marathon race recap! Wow!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! And I had no idea all of those celebs have done marathons. It really is a HUGE undertaking! Congrats again!
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I just read your race recap. You are AMAZING Val, congratulations! It only seems like yesterday when you started training in the summer heat and now you’re done with it. I’m in awe of all your hard work and dedication.
Also, happy birthday to your mom in law.