Caroline Wozniacki Will Run The New York City Marathon This Fall
Caroline Wozniacki went on the CBS This Morning Show today where in a surprise announcement the former WTA No. 1 revealed she’ll be running in the New York City marathon.
Wozniacki will run the race in support of NYRR Youth Programs.
“I’m so excited to be running the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon as a New York Road Runners Team for Kids Ambassador, and I’m asking for your support,” Wozniacki said on the site. ‘The Team for Kids charity running program raises funds for youth running programs for kids who would otherwise have little or no access to regular physical activity. Their programs serve over 200,000 children in more than 800 schools and community centers with FREE programs, throughout the five boroughs and around the country.
“I can’t wait to trade my tennis racquet for a pair of running shoes on Sunday, November 2 and join the Team for Kids runners at the Marathon. I grew up in a family where sports were a huge part of our lives, and I learned from a young age the importance of being active. I strive to inspire others to do the same. That’s why running for Team for Kids is so important to me.
“When I join the 50,000 runners from around the world and cross the finish line in Central Park, it will be one of the most rewarding days of my life; not only because of the personal accomplishment, but also because it will help thousands of kids to get healthy and fit through sport.”
The marathon takes place on November 2 after the year-end finals. The 24-yer-old Wozniacki is currently ranked No. 13. After her much-publicized breakup with Rory McIlroy, Wozniacki just won her 22nd title a few weeks ago in Istanbul. Now instead of getting married to the golfer she’ll be running a marathon for a good cause.
Have any other pro tennis players run a full marathon while they were still on the tour?
I feel like I'm in a position where I can help others, I saw that as an inspiration. — @CaroWozniacki on running @NYCMarathon for @NYRR
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) July 31, 2014
.@CaroWozniacki & Boston Marathon winner @runmeb at the #photobooth. They'll be running @nycmarathon w/ @NYRR! pic.twitter.com/ztfWPTqcgi
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) July 31, 2014
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