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Woman Runs Chicago Marathon, Gives Birth

Amber Miller was 38 weeks, 5 days along

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 10, 2011 1:41 PM CDT

(Newser) – Imagine yourself almost 39 weeks pregnant. If you're picturing yourself on the couch watching Real Housewives with a carton of Ben & Jerry's ... well, you aren't Amber Miller. As the Daily Herald reports, Miller gave birth yesterday—after completing the Chicago Marathon. Miller had gotten the OK from her doctor to half walk/half run the race, and managed to do so in 6 hours, 25 minutes, with some "very interesting" reactions from the crowd along the way, reports WGN.

Her contractions began near the end of the 26.2-mile feat; after crossing the finish line, Miller refueled with a sandwich then set off for the hospital, wearing her race medal. She gave birth to June, her second child, that evening. (But for every joy, a tragedy.)

Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.
Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.
Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Edgar
Oct 12, 2011 4:34 AM CDT
Just like way down south on de ole plantation, dem gals were apickin` cotton all de mornin`, den dey give birth, den dey pick cotton all de af`ernoon.
Naked_Emperor
Oct 11, 2011 12:39 PM CDT
The last few minuets in the womb must have been one hell of a sloshy ride.
crafter67
Oct 10, 2011 10:36 PM CDT
Now all she needs to do is swim to Mackinac Island (we will let her leave the baby at the hospital) and it will be the start of a grand triathlon "IRON WOMEN" competition...
 

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