Kathrine Switzer changed the world of running. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from running laps as a girl in her backyard to becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with official race numbers in 1967. Her inspirational true story is for anyone willing to challenge the rules.
Launched at the 2006 Boston Marathon, co-authored by Kathrine Switzer and her husband Roger Robinson. Hailed by Runners World Magazine as one of the top five running books ever.
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Kathrine Switzer changed the world of running. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from running laps as a girl in her backyard to becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with official race numbers in 1967. Her inspirational true story is for anyone willing to challenge the rules.
Launched at the 2006 Boston Marathon, co-authored by Kathrine Switzer and her husband Roger Robinson. Hailed by Runners World Magazine as one of the top five running books ever.
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Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. Not just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, 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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