Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Pippa Middleton: Long-Distance Running

As the younger sister of Kate Middleton, it's hard for Pippa to find her own light. She managed to figure herself out when she began running competitively. Pippa doesn't have nearly as much on her plate as her older sister, so she has the time to practice her sport.

Pippa Middleton: Long-Distance Running

In June 2015, Pippa ran the Safaricom Marathon in Kenya and finished the 26.2-mile distance in just under four years. Just a week prior to that, she had cycled 54 miles from London to Brighton in order to raise awareness for the British Heart Foundation. She can do it all! 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.