18 Celebrities Who Run: Timothy A. Clary, Paul Hawthorne, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images There are a lot of fads in the fitness world, but one of the most fundamental ways to get fit is running, which never goes out of style. Runners are a proud bunch and celebrity runners are no exception. Read on to find out which actors, singers and hit the pavement to stay in shape, keep their cool and even raise money for charity. You might be surprised to find out the ones who can count the New York City Marathon under their accomplishments. Jerod Harris/WireImage/Getty Images 1. Will Ferrell Will Ferrell may make you laugh on TV and in the movies, but when it comes to running, this man is all business. It really does improve my energy level. I feel different. I feel better, he told USA Today. And I just love having that part of the day, where youre going on a run and you dont have phone calls or mail to answer. Ferrell will next be seen onscreen in “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” the follow-up to his hugely successful 2004 flick “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images 2. Katie Holmes Actress Katie Holmes, who recently took a turn as Jackie Kennedy in the mini-series “The Kennedys,” ran the New York City Marathon in 2010 after training with celebrity coach Wes Okerson, according to Shape magazine. Okerson told the magazine, “When you prepare for a marathon, its mainly about building up mileage to a point where your body -- and mind -- can handle 26 miles. After a couple months of increasing your mileage, I recommend doing two short runs (4 to 5 miles), two intermediate runs (6 to 8 miles) and one long run (10 to eventually 18 miles) per week. Completing 40 to 50 miles a week puts you on track. Paul Hawthorne/Wire Image/Getty Images 3. Sean Combs The man formerly known as P. Diddy (he currently prefers to be referred to by his given name Sean Combs) ran the New York City marathon in 2009, using his love of running to raise $ 2 million for charity. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything as crazy as this, he said in a press conference, reported by CBS News. It was a beautiful experience. The music and fashion mogul’s official time was 4:14:54. The money he raised went to support educational charities. Combs’ latest project is a new music TV channel called Revolt. Chris Weeks/Wire Image/Getty Images 4. Julie Bowen As a mom of three, Modern Family star Julie Bowen is always on her toes. But still she loves to run. I consider a day without running a crappy day. When I dont get to run, I am a grump, she told Runners World magazine. Nobody wants to be around me. Cranky! Everything looks bad, my children seem too loud, and my job seems like fun, but not as much fun. Like, I love my job, but suddenly my pants arent fitting right and everything just seems wrong. Jean Baptise Lacroix/Wire Image/Getty Images 5. Josh Duhamel Josh Duhamel stays in such incredible shape by running, often with wife Fergie. After Japans earthquake and tsunami disaster in 2011, he even headed up a two-mile charity run in Santa Monica, California to raise money for the victims, according to ContactMusic. Duhamel recently became a father for the first time, when Fergie gave birth to the couple’s son Axl Jack in August 2013. His next feature film is “Don Peyote,” in which he stars opposite Anne Hathaway and Jay Baruchel. Running 101: A 5K Training Plan for Beginners Jim Spellman/Wire Image/Getty Images 6. Renee Zellweger Renee Zellweger uses running to keep herself sane while maintaining a hectic work schedule. Its my private time, Renee told Extra. Its my down time. Its my outlet, my therapy. Im a runner. Zellweger tries to squeeze in three miles on the treadmill every day, reportedly occupying herself by catching up on TV, largely CNN. She refers to running as her therapy. The actress, who hails from Katy, Texas, was most recently seen on the big screen in “My Own Love Song” and “Case 39”. 17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running Preston Mack/Disney Sports News 7. Joey Fatone Ex N Sync member Joey Fatone used to get his workout in performing before thousands of screaming fans each night, but hes traded in his dancing shoes for running shoes. Recently Joey has become very involved with runDisney, participating in several of their races, including the Dumbo Double Dare, according to WDWDailyNews. Fatone hosts a cooking series, “My Family Recipe Rocks!,” for the Live Well Network and recently reunited onstage with this ‘N Sync bandmates at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Running 101: a 10K Training Plan for Beginners Kevin Mazur/Wire Image/Getty Images 8. Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon has been spotted on morning runs around her Los Angeles neighborhood by JustJared, oftentimes with her husband Jim Toth. Perhaps the couple that runs together stays together! Witherspoon has also been spotted taking dance classes to stay in shape. The New Orleans, Louisana-born star will next be seen in the film “The Devil’s Knot,” followed by “The Good Lie” and “Inherent Vice” early next year. Fans who loved hearing the actress sing in the film “Walk The Line” can catch her vocal stylings once again on a duet with singer Michael Buble for his album “To Be Loved.” Photo courtesy of MCM Marine Corps Marathon 9. Drew Carey The Price Is Right host Drew Carey rekindled his love of running to improve his health. “When I was in the Marine Corps, I did a training run -- 14 miles -- but that was when I was 24ish,” he told Competitor in 2011 before his first half marathon. “I haven’t been running in all these years. I just started again with the weight loss. Last year, I was doing mostly the elliptical machine, but I wanted something more. I have to have a reason to work out -- it wasn’t enough for me just to keep my weight down.” See Drew Carey’s (and 15 Other Celebs’) ‘Before’ and ‘After’ Weight Loss Pics Christopher Polk/Wire Image/Getty Images 10. Geoff Stults Geoff Stults is a runner and a regular on the Nautica Triathlon circuit, competing with fellow celebs such as James Marsden, Parker Young and Josh Hopkins, according to PerezHilton. Nautica Triathlons Classic Distance Race is held annually involving a half-mile ocean swim, 19-mile bike ride ride, and four-mile run. In 2012 the actor won the celebrity male division of the competition. Stults is currently working on a new sitcom for FOX called “Enlisted,” which will premiere on the network in early 2014. See Perez Hilton’s (and 15 Other Celebs’) ‘Before’ and ‘After’ Weight Loss Pics Andy Kropa/Getty Images 11. Mario Lopez Add Mario Lopez to the growing list of celebs who has conquered the New York City Marathon. Running has become therapeutic for me. I can clear my mind and I can just go through my day and have a lot of clarity, he told ESPNs Page 2. Lopez welcomed his second child with wife Courtney in September. The couple met while working on the Broadway production of “A Chorus Line” in 2008. Currently Lopez hosts entertainment news show “Extra”. How to Start Running Raymond Boyd/Getty Images 12. Al Roker When Al Roker made the decision to lose weight for his overall health, he took up running, but it didnt come easy. I know I need to exercise, he told US News
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