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Odd fitness: high heels racing

Posted: Aug 4th 2007 9:22AM by Jonathon Morgan
Filed under: Fitness, General Health

I guess that's what happens when you race in heelsCorrect me if I'm wrong, women of the world, but I get the impression that, while high-heeled shoes may help you look good, they're not helping you get anywhere fast.

Apparently, however, this isn't always the case. In fact, in Eastern Europe, they've made a sport out of running races in stilettos.

In St. Petersberg, Moscow and Berlin, ladies wearing shoes with a minimum heel of 9cm (3.5 in) competed with one another for thousands of dollars in prize money.

Seems crazy to me, and looks like a good way to break an ankle. But it's also yet another reminder that, no matter what your interests, you can find a way to get active and stay fit in a way that's fun for you.

To see a video of these ladies in action, check out this YouTube clip.

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