5 Media Women Who Have Run Marathons Or Triathlons

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5 Media Women Who Have Run Marathons Or Triathlons

12:15 pm, June 15th | by Laura Donovan

Running is one of the most effective, yet exhausting, ways to exercise and lose weight. It’s a great workout but incredibly daunting, so it’s a little surprising that lots of major media figures fit intense jogging regimens into their busy schedules. They may have to stay thin for their jobs, but some of them go the extra mile by partaking in marathons or triathlons. Here are a few of these overachieving ladies whose workout stamina we’d love to have.

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1.lisa-ling

The former co-host of "The View" ran in the 2005 Boston Marathon to raise money for Ali & Dad's Army, a group for pediatric cancer research.

2.Sarah Palin

The former vice presidential candidate and current political commentator is big on exercise and physical fitness. Last year, the mom of five ran unannounced in a half-marathon.

3.Oprah

In 1994, Oprah ran in D.C.'s Marine Corps Marathon.

4.Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales of the "Today" show says running is her therapy and that she has done many marathons over the years.

5.Jenna Lee

Fox's Jenna Lee did a triathlon after her husband signed her up for it without her consent. She said she had to "learn to eat in a different way" in preparation for the event.

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Anonymous

“Running is one of the most effective, yet exhausting, ways to exercise and lose weight.”

Probably one of the ones most damaging to your body, too. It shouldn’t be encouraged.