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Runner Profile: Kate Rutledge

Kate Rutledge                                                                           
East Greenville, PA

Favorite kicks: Newtown

Pre-race ritual: Same shorts, same shirt, same music!

Pre-race snack: Oatmeal

Tips for new runners: Don't worry about how fast or slow you think you are going, just keep moving forward.

Why she runs: I began running solely as a means to an end – to lose weight. I entered my first race to keep myself motivated to keep at it, and that first 5k was all it took to bring out the competitive athlete I always knew was in me.

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