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I'M A RUNNER: SARAH PALIN The former Vice Presidential candidate opens up about her running life and explains why she's still on the trail.
By Dan Simmons

From the August 2009 issue of Runner's World
Occupation: Governor of Alaska
Age: 45
Residence: Wasilla, Alaska
When did you start running?
I grew up in a running family. My parents caught the running craze in the mid '70s and we grew up doing family runs. I've been running now easy for 35 years.
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.
Click to continue readingIs she cool or what! Fabulous interview with anecdotes about her life and the campaign. And there's some nice photos with the article too.