FOXBORO -- If Claire Naughton falls short in her run for state representative, she might want to become a personal trainer for people looking to be whipped into better physical condition.

Naughton seems to have found the secret to losing weight and getting into shape. It's called running for political office.

The Foxboro resident said she has done so much speed walking around the neighborhoods of her district that she has dropped two dress sizes.

Her biggest problem with knocking on 1,300 doors has not been the winter weather. It has been finding a campaign volunteer who can keep up with her.

`` I walk very fast,'' she said. `` But, I love going door-to-door. You meet so many people. You get to talk to them. I love the people I have met.'' For complete story, see today's Sun Chronicle.