American supermodel Karlie Kloss, ran her first marathon in New York last year, crossing the line in 4:41:48. Here’s what happened when we caught up with her about her journey into running:
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Sometimes fans notice me when I go for a run, but that’s part of the fun. I’m quick, so they can’t catch me.
Sometimes fans notice me when I go for a run, I went for a long run along the Seine. When I go on long runs in new places, I try to make the most of them. It’s a great way to see a beautiful place.
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I bring my [running shoes] everywhere. If I need to be uptown or downtown, I will actually block out time to run the West Side Highway and go to appointments in my gym clothes. Sometimes, it’s a faster way to get around New York city than a taxi.
I’m not into treadmills. That’s one reason I waited so long to start running – a treadmill is not the most inspiring way to do it.
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