Posted on: Friday, September 19, 2003

Sure-to-recognize folks running around towns

Knight Ridder News Service

Supermodel Kim Alexis, a mother of five, ran her first of six marathons in 1985. She ran one of the 26.2-mile races a mere five months after giving birth.

President George W. Bush can run a 5K (3.1 miles) in less than 20 minutes. Secret Service agents reportedly have a hard time keeping up with him.

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 1995 as a 40th birthday gift to herself.

Actor/comedian Will Ferrell has run two marathons and is on the March cover of Runner's World magazine.

"Late Night" talk-show host David Letterman reportedly ran six miles the day before doctors recommended he have cardiac bypass surgery. Less than three weeks after the surgery, he was asking doctors when he could start running again.

Actor Christian Slater took up running after kicking drugs and booze a few years back. Last year, he ran the Los Angeles marathon.

Singer/actress Madonna is often spotted running in New York's Central Park with bodyguards in tow.

Rock star Sheryl Crow keeps her 40-year-old body rock-hard by running in the Hollywood hills.

Actor David Duchovny has participated in several triathlons, which include swimming, cycling and — what else? — running.