Jennifer Lopez recovered quickly from the foot injury that kept her from guest-judging duties at the Project Runway finale Sept 12.

The actress/designer/reality show star/new mom completed her much-hyped, first-ever triathlon on Sept. 14. With husband Marc Anthony as well as fellow racer Matthew McConaughey cheering her on, Lopez completed the Nautica Malibu Triathlon in 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 28 seconds.

While the physical feat (and the fact that Lopez raised $127,000 for the Children’s Hospital of L.A. in the process) is newsworthy, New Yorkers are still buzzing about Lopez suddenly bailing on her judging duties.

A source close to “Runway” host Heidi Klum says that Klum was furious that Lopez pulled out.

“Heidi went from one big-name judge for the finale to none,” the source says. “It was embarrassing, especially the excuse that (Lopez) was hurt.”

Lopez is rumored to be throwing a birthday party for husband Anthony back in New York, and, according to the source, “She can forget about Heidi and (husband) Seal attending after this.”

One of the rumors swirling around Lopez’s sudden injury is that she had no beef with “Project Runway,” but instead was angry with The Weinstein Company, which produces the reality show.

“Jennifer was hoping for a part in an upcoming Weinstein film, and she was told the day before (the ‘Project Runway’ show) that she wasn’t getting it,” the source says. “She was angry, so she pulled out.”

Lopez’s rep, Leslie Sloane, denied the rumors, saying “(Lopez) pulled out (of “Runway”) because she had an injury and had to have it rehabbed so she could compete (in the triathlon).” She went on to say “(Lopez) has no issues with Harvey (Weinstein).”

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Jennifer Lopez was one of several celebrities to complete a triathlon in Malibu, CA today, showing off her shapely post-pregnancy body just seven months after giving birth to twins.

The singer, 39, threw her arms in the air and smiled to onlookers as she crossed the finish line of the grueling event, which involves swimming, running and biking. People magazine reports she finished the race in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds. On the sidelines to offer support were fans and Jennifer’s husband Marc Anthony, who kissed his wife between the biking and running portions of the race.

After finishing, Lopez joined family and friends in a VIP area where actors Matthew McConaughey and Jon Cryer were also spotted. McConaughey was with his girlfriend Camila Alves and their newborn son Levi.

J.Lo’s triathlon performance comes just days after “Project Runway” host Heidi Klum revealed that the singing sensation had pulled out of a planned appearance on the season finale of the fashion designers show due to a foot injury.

The New York Daily News reports that Lopez and her family were quickly leaving L.A. so they could focus on a 40th birthday bash being held for Marc Sunday night at a New York hotel.

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At the opening of the Project Runway finalists’ show in Bryant Park during Fashion Week in NYC Friday morning, Heidi Klum announced that the much buzzed about appearance by Jennifer Lopez as a guest judge on the season finale will not be happening.

“Jennifer Lopez was going to be our guest judge, [but she] cancelled yesterday due to a foot injury,” Heidi told the audience.

“A great five years at Bravo comes to an end today, thank you so much, you did a beautiful job putting the show on the network,” she added, as the show is moving to Lifetime.

So if Jennifer is out, who’s stepping in?

None other than fashion guru Tim Gunn!

“I’m happy to fill in last minute and will be impartial and unbiased to the designers,” said Tim.

Make it work!

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Jennifer Lopez is making sure her husband Marc Anthony’s 40th birthday is an unforgettable experience after renting out New York’s Bowery Hotel on Sunday.

A long list of celebrity pals are expected to attend the lavish party, which Lopez has been carefully planning for months.

An insider says, “She has planned every detail, from the food to the decor, sparing no expense. She wants to give him a night he’ll always remember.”

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Is J.Lo headed for “Project Runway”?

Reps for the hit Bravo series are keeping a serious lid on the identity of their traditional celebrity guest judge for the show’s finale this season.

But, rumor has it, Jennifer Lopez is it.

The new mom will be taking her fashion sense to the front row at the finale’s popular runway show, sources tell the Daily News’ Jo Piazza.

Lopez will join the ranks of guest judges such as pal Victoria Beckham, Natalie Portman and Brooke Shields, who have all weighed in on the runway looks of the show’s top designers.

Despite the buzz, a “Project Runway” rep wouldn’t confirm or deny Lopez’s involvement with the show, telling us, “we’d rather give the audience and viewers a surprise.”

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She’s losing that baby weight fast!  Pictured below with Diane von Furstenberg.

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