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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Politics
Melanie Mason

Gary Johnson, a triathlete, is 'extremely physically fit and healthy,' according to doctor's note

Gary Johnson's doctor has given him a bill of "extraordinary good health," according to a note released by his campaign Friday afternoon.

The letter details Johnson's unusually active lifestyle; the Libertarian presidential contender has competed in 17 marathons and four Ironman Triathlons, and he has climbed the highest mountain peaks on each of the 7 continents.

Even while mounting a third-party presidential bid, Johnson still manages to squeeze in an hour of exercise each day, writes his doctor, Dr. Lyle Amer of Santa Fe, N.M. (That's scaling back from his typical two-hour exercise routine when not on the campaign trail.)

Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, has not consumed alcohol for nearly 30 years and is on a gluten-free diet because of having Celiac's disease, which affects how gluten is digested.

The note says Johnson does not smoke cigarettes. It makes no mention of marijuana, of which Johnson is a recreational user, although he says he has abstained during his presidential run.

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