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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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Activate You!
Friends, start Activate You today! Here is your opportunity to get all your female family and friends–all those who say they can’t or they don’t have time–into an evidence-based, fun, and totally do-able fitness program. It’s called Activate You and it is brought to us by the 261 Fearless organization. We all have people we…
Read MoreA Celebration of All Women
How honored I was to be among such amazing women in this very cool video called A Celebration of All Women, produced for Women’s History Month by Hershey’s. You see me for a split second after the super stars who open the video. Together let’s continue to make positive change not only this month, but EVERY…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day!
Dear Friends and Supporters of 261 Fearless: Happy International Women’s Day! Today marked our last LIVE Fearless Forward Wom-inar, and for those of you who were on the zoom at 8am this morning, you know I talked to the whole world today about our growing organization in New Zealand and our gathering of women here…
Read More"I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity."
— Kathrine Switzer
Read it. Wear it. Believe it.
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.
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An indispensable and encouraging guide for every woman looking for a fun, easy and economical route to fitness & health.
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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
Kathrine Switzer has long been one of runnings most iconic figures. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.
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