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It's always good to have goals when you're running a grueling race like the New York City Marathon. For actor Edward Norton, who joined in with the other 43,000 runners on Sunday, it was to smash former Alaska governor Sarah Palin's time of four hours. Done and done. Norton ate up the 26.2 miles in 3:48:01.
Not only did the star beat Palin at her game, he came in first among all celebs in the footrace (yes, someone is keeping track of these things). That included "ER" star Anthony Edwards and singer Alanis Morissette.
And, oh yah, he raised a bundle of money for an African charity, too. Reportedly, one lucky Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust will receive $300,000, thanks to the star's efforts.
Sure, it would have been way easier to just write a check without the run. But some people just can't be stopped. Literally.
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