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"If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon."
— Kathrine Switzer
Meet Kathrine
Kathrine Switzer, long been one of running’s most iconic figures, is knownwas not just for breaking barriers but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her, millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
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An acclaimed speaker who addresses corporations, business conferences, fund-raisers, universities and special interest groups with a message that goes far beyond running.
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Marathon Woman, Kathrine's best-selling book, is available now in an updated, special 50th anniversary celebratory edition. Signed copies available on her store.
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50 Years of the Mini 10K and Title IX
Wow! The BBC World Service Sports has 65 MILLION listeners, now THAT is a lot of followers! How honored I am to be interviewed celebrating 50 years of Title IX and 50 years of the New York Mini 10K! I got in a great shout-out for 261 Fearless, too! Listen in–my interview about tearing…
Read MoreMeet me in New York June 11th!!
Meet me in New York New York, the city that never sleeps but sure does run! And celebrate–it’s the 50th anniversary of the famous ‘Mini 10k’, now the Mastercard Mini 10k. At 10AM, right after we finish the big run, we’re gathering at the adidas store, Fifth Avenue @ 48th St, to do a joint…
Read MoreNYRR’s History of Women in Leadership
NYRR has a history of women in leadership roles stretching back to our early days. Throughout our history, all of our leaders have worked and advocated for equal opportunities and recognition for women runners. In this year of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that paved the way for equal opportunities for…
Read More"I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity."
— Kathrine Switzer
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Marathon Woman
In honor of her running the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of her first historic run in 1967, Kathrine's best-selling book Marathon Woman (DaCapo Press) is being re-launched in an updated edition that includes a new introduction directed to the women of 2017.
Keep moving over 40
An indispensable and encouraging guide for every woman looking for a fun, easy and economical route to fitness & health.
Tag it fearless
Wear it for a guaranteed P.R.! This pewter charm is not fine jewelry (although plenty of women wear it as a necklace); it’s designed to be put on your shoelace to go with you through miles of pounding the roads and trails, literally or figuratively.
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Meet Kathrine
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