SARAH RUNS!!!!

[TalkingDog]

http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/09/04/sarah-palin-runs-in-iowa-half-marathon/

Sarah Palin’s short-lived and unannounced run began and ended today in Storm Lake, Iowa.

The morning after Palin’s speech at a tea party rally in Indianola, Greta Van Susteren of Fox News posted a photo she said was snapped of Palin during the “Jump Right in and Run” half-marathon organized by the Storm Lake Running Club.

Hannah Campbell, webmaster of the Storm Lake Running Club, confirmed the former Alaska governor’s participation in the event. She said Palin’s official time was 1 hour 46 minutes 10 seconds.

The unpublicized stop by Palin is odd, but it’s not the first. She made a silent visit to the World War One Liberty Memorial in Kansas City last month.



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I hope you notice it was a 1/2 marathon.... *smirk*

[Kerrytravelers]

1. *giggle* She only does things half-way. Dontcha know, too, also there. *wink*

[SusanaMontana41]

10. LOVE your "foot note" pun.

:thumbsup:

Whoa, getting punny all around!

[Broderick]

2. I think she gets more press here than anywhere

but nevertheless, running 13 miles in a half marathon event is something I could NOT do.

[SmileyRose]

3. That time is respectable for a half marathon.

I'm not going to slam Palin for running 13 miles. Most American's couldn't do it.

Good on her.

[TalkingDog]

4. Not slamming her for the physical fitness. It's called a play on words

1/2 governor
1/2 marathon


geeze.... do I have to explain the most basic concepts of humor?

[treestar]

7. I know, really

Some people have such literal minds. I feel sorry for anyone who didn't get that and took it seriously.

[SmileyRose]

11. Oh I got the joke

I'm just saying I don't think the joke quite works because running 13 miles isn't quitting IMHO.

[HipChick]

12. She didn't run the whole 13 miles...she only ran half of it..6.5...

[SmileyRose]

14. Half marathon is usually 13 and full marathon is usually 26.

http://www.howtostartrunning.com/How-Many-Miles-is-5K.html


How Many Miles Is 5k = 3.1 miles
Most beginner runners will take an average time to finish a 5k race of 30 - 40 minutes.

How Many Miles Is 10k = 6.2 miles
The usual time it takes to finish a 10k race is 1 -1½ hours.

How Many Miles Is Half marathon = 13.1 miles, 21.7 kilometres
A respectable time it takes to finish a half marathon is 2 - 2½ hours.

How Many Miles Is Marathon = 26.2 miles, 41.2 kilometres
The average time it takes runners to finish a marathon is between 4½ - 5 hours.

[cali]

5. A half-Marathon

is 13 miles+. Nothing to smirk about.

[TalkingDog]

6. See reply #4

n/t

dang panties in a wad

[TBF]

8. Good for her -

and I think she should stick to running marathons rather than running governments :)

As a former runner (osteoarthritis in my knees now), I commend her fine finish in the half. That's a respectable middle of the pack time.

[Le Taz Hot]

9. Damnit, you scared me!

I've got money riding on her NOT running.

[chrisa]

13. A 1/2 marathon is nothing to sneeze at.

What is it, 13 miles? Most Americans can't even go 1/4 of a mile without stopping and then going to McDonalds to reward themselves.