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She’s baaack, frumps. Yep, Sarah Palin has announced that she’s ready to run against President Obama and thinks she’d come out ahead. Jogging, that is . . .
Palin, the 45-year-old former beauty queen who became the first woman and youngest person to be elected Alaska’s governor, is featured in the August issue of Runner’s World, the magazine for running aficionados. The issue contains Dan Simmons’ in-depth interview with Governor Palin and will hit the newsstands on July 7, 2009. The online version is up on the Runner’s World website now.
Discussing her chances in a match-up with Obama, Palin cited the President’s height as an obvious advantage for him; but “I betcha I’d have more endurance.” The Associated Press sought a comment from the White House on Tuesday but has not yet received a response.
Palins’ reasons for running?
“Well, I appreciated the fact that in running I needed guts more than anything. I could do fine just being really determined. I was thankful that I didn’t need a whole lot of skills to run.”
When asked about her greatest achievement as a long distance runner, Palin had this to say:
“My one claim to fame in my own little internal running circle is a sub-four marathon . . . What I lacked in physical strength or skill, I made up for in determination and endurance.”
Palin was referring to her 2005 sprint in the Humpy’s Marathon, held in Anchorage, in which she beat the four-hour mark by 24 seconds. ”
According to Palin, the running isn’t just a physical thing – it helps keep her in shape emotionally, as well:
“I feel so crappy if I go more than a few days without running. No matter how rotten I feel before or during a run, it’s always worth it to me afterward. Sweat is my sanity.”
Honest to God, that’s what she said. I’m trying to feature “Sweat is My Sanity” on a campaign button.
And, finally, for her running soundtrack, Palin said she likes to crank up classic rock n’ roll, usually Van Halen and AC/DC, then keep it mellow with a little country music. She winds down with Amy Grant songs.
So. There you have it, frumps. I’ll be sure to keep you updated on any further developments as this “presidential race” shapes up.
Hooboy . . .
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