2015 Archives - Kathrine Switzer

Message from Kathrine: Association with 261WM in Mallorca

February 14, 2016

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you probably know, the 261 Fearless movement has in the last five months been legally constituted as a non-profit corporation. This is very good news,…Read More

Blog from 261 Fearless Treasurer Howard Lipset

November 26, 2015

As you know any start-up is hard work. How lucky we are with our non-profit 261 Fearless Inc. to have financial advice and plenty of passion (from a non-runner, no less!)…Read More

It wasn’t easy to be the 1st female Boston Marathoner, RVAnews by Kathryn Pullman

November 11, 2015

What does a small town runner do when she’s suddenly given the opportunity to interview two running legends? First, she doesn’t believe it. Next, she has an internal fan-girl freak…Read More

Kathrine Switzer on Running: “Be Fearless” on Iowa Public Radio

October 22, 2015

Charity Nebbe talks with Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to register for and run the Boston Marathon Listen Here Runner and author Kathrine Switzer first made headlines in 1967 when…Read More

Kathrine Switzer Launches Global Non-profit 261 Fearless, Inc. with an Ambassador program, Club Training System and Events

October 20, 2015

Kathrine Switzer is pleased to announce the launch of 261 Fearless, Inc., a global non-profit aimed to connect women runners in a unique community that provides communication platforms, clubs, events,…Read More

Interview with Women’s Lifestyle Magazine

October 12, 2015

By Bril Kilroy Kathrine Switzer shares what it felt like to be the first woman to join men in the Boston Marathon, and what it feels like now to make…Read More

Runner Kathrine Switzer spreads message of fearlessness, Houston Chronicle

October 5, 2015

By Roberta MacGinnis Kathrine Switzer became a worldwide sensation in 1967 when a Boston Marathon race director tried to shove her off the course after he saw her running in…Read More

Inaugural Bellin Women’s Half Marathon first US partner event for 261 Fearless, Inc.

September 21, 2015

The inaugural Bellin Women’s Half Marathon on Sept. 26 has been named the first United States partner event for 261 Fearless, Inc., a global nonprofit community of female runners and…Read More

Kathrine named one of “50 Most Influential People in Running” by Runner’s World, October 2015

September 13, 2015

Hi Friends! What an honour to be named one of Runners World’s 50 Most Influential People in Running and to have the world hear more about 261 Fearless, Inc. our…Read More

The New Culture of Capability, by Kathrine Switzer, New England Runner July/August 2015

July 30, 2015

As featured in the latest July/August 2015 issue of New England Runner. Purchase your issue at New England Runner. The New Culture of Capability Over the last year, I have…Read More

Video clip of CMHR exhibition from CBC

July 26, 2015

Hi Friends! My historic running tutu has made big news–take a look at this very fine clip from the CBC national tv news about the exhibition in the Canadian Museum…Read More

FOUR RULE-BREAKING LESSONS FROM THE FIRST WOMAN TO (OFFICIALLY) RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON, Fast Company, by Gwen Moran

April 20, 2015

HOW KATHRINE SWITZER’S HISTORY-MAKING MOVE IN 1967 LED TO A CAREER ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS. When Kathrine “K.V.” Switzer took her place at the starting line of the 1967…Read More

Kathrine Switzer story: When only men ran marathons, BBC Witness Program video

April 20, 2015

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run in an official marathon race when she ran in the Boston race, which is being held on Monday. Until then…Read More

Kathrine’s Boston Marathon Recap, AOL On Sports video

April 20, 2015

Reporting from the Boston Marathon photo bridge, Kathrine Switzer reports on the near photo finish of the elite women’s race. If unable to see video, watch video here.Read More

Kathrine Switzer Reports Live from the Boston Marathon, AOL On Sports

April 17, 2015

Here, Kathrine reports from the race course where she first made history. If unable to view video, view video here.Read More

8 Women Made History at Boston Marathon in 1972 –14,000 Registered in 2015 Race, Huffington Post by Beverly Wettenstein

April 15, 2015

On April 19, 1967, Kathrine Switzer, 20, a journalism major at Syracuse University, entered the Boston Marathon as “K.V. Switzer,” wearing a bulky sweatsuit. At the time, the Amateur Athletics…Read More

Running pioneer encourages people to flip negative experiences, Bloomington Pantagraph by Paul Swiech

April 15, 2015

Soon after Kathrine Switzer was attacked by a race official early in her effort to become the first woman to officially enter and complete the Boston Marathon, an enormous weight…Read More

Seneca Falls to Host Women’s Right to Run 19K

April 8, 2015

A committee of individuals, led by organizing sponsor Generations Bank, announced today the first ever Women’s Right to Run 19K will take place on May 7, 2016 – Mother’s Day…Read More

Penny Takes Palma Path In 100 Marathons Mission, North West Evening Mail

April 1, 2015

IN her tireless pursuit of completing 100 marathons, Hoad Hill Harriers veteran Penny Moreton flew to Palma, Mallorca to take part in the 261 Women’s Marathon. Organised by American author,…Read More

5 women from Syracuse who earned a place in the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Syracuse.com by Jill Teitjen

March 31, 2015

You know the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls commemorates women who left their mark on the nation. There are civic leaders. Suffragists. People who blazed a way…Read More

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Message from Kathrine: Association with 261WM in Mallorca

Blog from 261 Fearless Treasurer Howard Lipset

It wasn’t easy to be the 1st female Boston Marathoner, RVAnews by Kathryn Pullman

Kathrine Switzer on Running: “Be Fearless” on Iowa Public Radio

Kathrine Switzer Launches Global Non-profit 261 Fearless, Inc. with an Ambassador program, Club Training System and Events

Interview with Women’s Lifestyle Magazine

Runner Kathrine Switzer spreads message of fearlessness, Houston Chronicle

Inaugural Bellin Women’s Half Marathon first US partner event for 261 Fearless, Inc.

Kathrine named one of “50 Most Influential People in Running” by Runner’s World, October 2015

The New Culture of Capability, by Kathrine Switzer, New England Runner July/August 2015

Video clip of CMHR exhibition from CBC

FOUR RULE-BREAKING LESSONS FROM THE FIRST WOMAN TO (OFFICIALLY) RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON, Fast Company, by Gwen Moran

Kathrine Switzer story: When only men ran marathons, BBC Witness Program video

Kathrine’s Boston Marathon Recap, AOL On Sports video

Kathrine Switzer Reports Live from the Boston Marathon, AOL On Sports

8 Women Made History at Boston Marathon in 1972 –14,000 Registered in 2015 Race, Huffington Post by Beverly Wettenstein

Running pioneer encourages people to flip negative experiences, Bloomington Pantagraph by Paul Swiech

Seneca Falls to Host Women’s Right to Run 19K

Penny Takes Palma Path In 100 Marathons Mission, North West Evening Mail

5 women from Syracuse who earned a place in the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Syracuse.com by Jill Teitjen

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