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Jacqueline Hansen
Click for Printable Lunchbox Message!
Remember that food is the fuel that your engine runs on, so EAT SMART AND RUN HAPPY!
ATHLETE JACQUELINE HANSEN
As a Kid: "When I was a kid, I read books more than I did sports, although I did love to skateboard, roller skate, ride horses and hike. I actually discovered running as a sport in high school when I was left out of team sports because I was always the shortest girl in my class."
As an Adult: Became the first woman in history to run a sub-2:40 marathon (2:38.19 in 1975) and won 12 of her first 15 marathons including Boston plus 2 world records. She was instrumental in gaining Olympic events in the Marathon, 5,000 and 10,000 meters; and now works for the AAF directing coaching education. www.aafla.org
PACK IT
The Lunch:
Vanilla yogurt (or any flavor)
Balance Bar - yogurt covered peanut butter flavor (or any flavor)
Grapes
String cheese and crackers
Water or "Hansen's" Juice
The Message: Click for Printable Lunchbox Message.
"There were days when I felt I could run forever."
Jacqueline Hansen, San Fernando Valley Track Club, 1975.
MORE ON JACQUELINE:
Besides two world records in the marathon, Jacqueline broke the world record for 15 kilometers on the road, for 6 miles on the track, and 11 other distances on the track in one 50-mile race (200 laps) on the track, winning a national title for the 50-miler. As a master athlete, she won two World Championship titles in the 1500 and 5,000 meters. She is most proud for being President of the International Runners Committee who lobbied the Olympic Committee to add more distances in the Olympic Games for women. Jacqueline has taught Health and Physical Education, and coached Track and Cross Country at the high school level. In addition to her work at the AAF, she volunteer-coaches marathoners who raise money through Team Diabetes to find a cure. She runs and walks with them to stay in shape, as well as lifting weights and pool-running, because fitness is so important no matter your age.
Email rwedit@rodale.com.
