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4 thoughts on “Why I run, reason #1”
Hmm. She’s kind of scrawny. I have to admit, this physique is not what I’m after. However, she probably runs VERY fast and I have no intention of doing that so I think I’m safe. :o)
She’s an amazing marathoner for sure. But athletic in the general sense? In my opinion…. no. I think pro marathoners look terrible because they have almost no upper body development. Athleticism for me involves a lot more overall body strength, often typified in elite soccer players such as her:
Dr. Mamalegato 
Hmm. She’s kind of scrawny. I have to admit, this physique is not what I’m after. However, she probably runs VERY fast and I have no intention of doing that so I think I’m safe. :o)
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She does look scrawny- but seriously athletic non? And she won the New York City marathon 10 months after giving birth to her daughter. Crazy!
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She’s an amazing marathoner for sure. But athletic in the general sense? In my opinion…. no. I think pro marathoners look terrible because they have almost no upper body development. Athleticism for me involves a lot more overall body strength, often typified in elite soccer players such as her:
Or this cute little high-school pole vaulter:
Those gals are athletic.
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Holy hot tamales!!
The soccer player is almost too buff for me but that pole vaulter is stunning!!
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