Today's Woman, September 1st, 2007
WHAT SHE DOES Kara Reeder is training to fight. In addition to running three miles a day, she trains to compete in MuayThai, which is kickboxing with the reputation of being one of the hardest sports in the world because it also incorporates the use of elbows and knees.
Kara trains at least two hours per day, six days a week, and, participated in her first competition in June, in Iowa.
HOW SHE GOT STARTED In high school, Kara's mother inspired her to be active in tennis, gymnastics, and field hockey, but Kara wanted something more unusual. "I liked watching martial arts movies, and I didn't ...
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