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04 November 2007

Recently gave birth, Brit Paula Radcliffe wins NYC Marathon Just watched 33 year old Paula Radcliffe run 26 miles to win the NYC Marathon. And she had a baby girl, Isla, *9 months ago* (fun celeb babies site). Amazing athlete.

post by: nickyskye at: 13:07 | 5 comments

I went on some medical training for my job (I work for a healthcare insurance company) and, apparently, it's common for female athletes to have a child as they start to reach the end of their career as it boosts the levels of *something I've forgotten* in their bodies, giving them a greater level of performance.

posted by TheDonF 04 November | 13:54

That's an awesome achievement. I'd love to be able to run, but I'm built all wrong for it.

posted by essexjan 04 November | 16:41

essexjan, you and me both. Never liked running. Tried and failed. Love walking!

TheDonF, interesting. Your comment reminded me of those 80's t shirts where the woman forgot something...oh, yeah, to have a baby.

posted by nickyskye 04 November | 18:37

We were there watching the marathon for some time- what fun we had! Didn't see any of the elites, but saw some of the faster amateur runners.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 04 November | 22:13

But did you see Katie Holmes, TPS? She completed the marathon BRALESS! There should be a special award for that.

posted by jrossi4r 05 November | 09:13

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