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You're not going to get off the couch and be at some amazing fast pace or burn crazy amounts of calories, but you have to start somewhere Eventually, you'll get there.
Jennie Finch
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Jennie Finch
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: September 3
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La Mirada
California
Jennie Lynn Finch
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When I was growing up, softball had stereotypes along with other female sports. But society is definitely changing since the WNBA and WUSA. Muscles on female athletes are OK now. Young girls can look up to beautiful, athletic, fit women.
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When I lose, I take it very personally.
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It is one thing to play for your university. It is another to play for your country.
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I loved being on the field playing and teaching softball. I didn't like the fact that a camp had my name on it and I didn't know the logistics of what was going on. I wanted to make sure I was involved in a camp that did things right.
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I've face more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me.
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Being fit and being in the best shape that I can be helps me be the best mom as well.
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I'm a role model for lots of young girls.
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Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me.
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From what I hear, it's a normal thing to feel guilty as a mother, especially when trying to fill the needs of a newborn along with maintaining what you had with your first child.
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I mean, I love winning, but losing is a much more intense feeling.
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The whole sexiness thing-I don't know if I'm comfortable with that. But it has helped the sport grow. I think it changes how people see women's athletics.
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