Valerie Bertinelli’s next goal: “To run the Boston Marathon”

**mrs.v** · February 5th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Valerie Bertinelli’s Next Goal: “To Run the Boston Marathon”

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When Valerie Bertnelli joined Jenny Craig in March 2007, she had one goal in mind: lose 40 pounds. Not only did she shed the weight, she showed off her svelte new body in a bikini on the cover of PEOPLE magazine! Since then, the actress has written two books and released a fitness DVD.

So what’s left?
“For me, my 2010 goal, believe it or not, is to run the Boston marathon, four days before I turn 50!” says Bertinelli, who revealed her plan during a Jenny Craig press conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Last year Valerie reached a previous goal of completing a half-marathon, but she’s still feeling the jitters when it comes to crossing the finish line at 26.2 miles. “I’m a little nervous. I’m a little excited. Just keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck,” said the actress, who was quick to offer encouragement to her fellow Jenny Craig spokespeople. “I wanted to take this opportunity to say to the gorgeous Sara Rue, congratulations. Girl, you go! I’m so very proud of you. And Jason [Alexander], Dude. I so knew you could do this and congrats to you too. And congrats for starting the new year off right.”

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**LynnieD** · February 5th, 2010, 03:41 PM

I dunno why, but I have a soft place in my heart for this chick. Go Valerie!

**msdeb** · February 5th, 2010, 03:48 PM

it's cool that she's creating goals for herself. but i'm sick of hearing about her weight loss. i read her book, and every other sentence in it, was about her weight.

I'd rather read about hot sex with Eddie Van Halen.

**Bellatheball** · February 5th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Is she going to do it the KatIE way or the real way?

**Kittylady** · February 5th, 2010, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Bellatheball

Is she going to do it the KatIE way or the real way?

You mean Kool Aid's way isn't the real way???!!

But... but... I thought ALL the best marathon runners did it bra-less and invisible until the last mile and went out in heels the same night! Sweet Xenu, have I been lied to?

**Bellatheball** · February 5th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Depends on who you believe.

I said here I didn't believe for a second she ran the whole race. Then a lovely poster ranted at me and called me names. She also told me I had no idea what I was talking about (nevermind the fact that I've actually run marathons).

Oh! And don't forget the thong.

**Kittylady** · February 5th, 2010, 04:35 PM

You bitches will be trying to convince me that her Uber-Hetro hubs is gay next...

**czb** · February 5th, 2010, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bellatheball

Depends on who you believe.

I said here I didn't believe for a second she ran the whole race. Then a lovely poster ranted at me and called me names. She also told me I had no idea what I was talking about (nevermind the fact that I've actually run marathons).

Oh! And don't forget the thong.

i hope you don't mean me. i semi-defended katie for a while, but i don't think i called you or any other poster names. of course now i see the light and don't really believe that she ran the marathon.

**Bellatheball** · February 5th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Not you czb. You're always nice to me.

**bellini** · February 5th, 2010, 07:54 PM

I don't think Valerie would ever do it the Katie-bot way.

Good for her! I hope she does run. I will cheer her on.

I like her.

**Laurent** · February 5th, 2010, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Bellatheball

Then a lovely poster ranted at me and called me names.

What do you know, Sherlock (no relation to Katie) Holmes?!

**GaPeach** · February 5th, 2010, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Bellatheball

Depends on who you believe.

I said here I didn't believe for a second she ran the whole race. Then a lovely poster ranted at me and called me names. She also told me I had no idea what I was talking about (nevermind the fact that I've actually run marathons).

Oh! And don't forget the thong.

people can rant at me all day long and I still will never believe she ran the marathon, or Tom's Suri's father, or her marriage is for real or that she isn't some dumb ass for hooking up with Tom Cruise to begin with.

*****

I like Valerie Bertinelli, she comes across as real. She was on Ellen (OK I know I keep quoting the show but heck I only watch 2 shows right now) and when asked how she and Eddie stayed friends she said "love your child more than you hate your ex" in other words get a long for the sake of the child.

**Bellatheball** · February 5th, 2010, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Laurent

What do you know, Sherlock (no relation to Katie) Holmes?!

OMG that was it!!! I couldn't remember what she called me. Kisses to you for making my day complete Laurent.

There is no way in hell she ran that full race. No one can run 26.2 without a jog bra, with a thong, and go out that night in heels. No one. Not even Xenu.

**czb** · February 5th, 2010, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bellatheball

Not you czb. You're always nice to me.

glad it wasn't me, you are too nice!

**thordis** · February 6th, 2010, 10:47 PM

You have to meet a qualifying time to enter the Boston Marathon, so she'd have to be a pretty serious competitor to even be allowed to participate. That said, I hope she qualifies and runs. I'm hoping to do the same for my 51st.