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Message from Kathrine: Association with 261WM in Mallorca
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, and has already opened up some exciting relationships and developments for us. However, it has not been possible to reach an equitable arrangement with Sports…Read More
The New Culture of Capability, by Kathrine Switzer, New England Runner July/August 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 sat in on women’s network meetings in some of the world’s largest IT, insurance, and non-profit companies. Without fail, I’ve been extremely impressed with the…Read More
Penny Takes Palma Path In 100 Marathons Mission, North West Evening Mail
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, TV commentator and Boston Marathon history-maker Kathrine Switzer, this event is the only women’s marathon in Europe. Staged as part of the International Women’s Day…Read More
International Women’s Day races bring change across the globe, Canadian Running Magazine
Today is International Women’s Day and that’s something taken seriously among runners across the globe. The running community itself has seen many incredible moments from female runners down through the decades. For feminist runners, the name Kathrine Switzer is one of the most powerful names in running. Switzer became the first woman to race Boston in…Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day, Women’s Running UK
To mark International Women’s Day, WR Editor-in-Chief Christina Macdonald reflects on the amazing women who have inspired her to achieve her own goals in life Today is International Women’s Day, so my thoughts are turning to female role models I’ve admired over the years, as well as been inspired by. Some are athletes and celebrities…Read More
Mallorca hosts Europe’s only all-girl marathon thanks to the woman who ‘gatecrashed’ Boston, gnomes
THE only all-female marathon in Europe will be run for the second time on Sunday in Palma de Mallorcaand, once again, has been organised by the first-ever woman to run the Boston version. Kathrine Switzer, who was 20 when she entered the famous US marathon in 1967 filling in her form with her initials only…Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day: Be Fearless, Be Free, Be Grateful This Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. This day we celebrate the achievements of women with a day of action: more than talk, we will DO. For me, it’s also a day I happily reflect on my mantra: Be Fearless, Be Free, Be Grateful. Our…Read More
Hearst Magazine’s “Empowering Women” interview with Kathrine
Wow, I’m thrilled to be interviewed on the amazing new site “Empowering Women” at Hearst Magazine! They wanted to know the background of the 261 Women’s Marathon in Mallorca, but got more than they expected! I hope you enjoy it! Kathrine Switzer : marathon woman …Switzer crossing the finish line in ’67 was a seminal…Read More
1st 261er Kathrine Switzer, YouTube
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261 Women’s Marathon and 10K to take place on 8 March 2015 in Palma de Mallorca
2nd Edition of event inspired and backed by Kathrine Switzer calls women globally to challenge themselves on International Women’s Day The Palma de Mallorca tourist board has announced the second annual 261 Women’s Marathon and 10K, the only women’s marathon in Europe, will take place in the city on 8 March 2015, International Women’s Day. Registration…Read More
Kathrine featured in Runner’s World article: “Do Women-Only Races Still Have a Purpose?”
…”Many of these women experience a sense of empowerment that they never had before,” said Switzer of women running women-only races today. Switzer continues to spread that message internationally, including as part of the 261 Women’s Marathon and 10K, which is run in Spain. (261 was her Boston Marathon bib number in 1967.) “They’re in…Read More
1st woman to run Boston Marathon – Witness – BBC News
Video Interview with Kathrine Switzer during the inaugural 261 Women’s Marathon in Mallorca, SpainRead More
Kathrine Switzer Launches Race Series: The pioneer intends to spark a global female running boom, Runner’s World, by Michelle Chang
Stand among the throngs of runners at any race in the United States, and you’ll be surrounded by women. Indeed, according to Running USA’s State of the Sport report, 56 percent of all U.S. race finishers in 2012 were female. Outside of North America, however, the scene changes. While women’s running has made big strides, especially…Read More
Podcast with Another Mother Runner: Kathrine Switzer Reflects Back—and Talks Future Races
Sarah and Dimity are honored to welcome Kathrine Switzer to the podcast. As the first woman to run the venerable Boston Marathon with an official number, Kathrine changed the course of women’s running. Kathrine walks the mother runners through that epic 1967 Boston Marathon experience, calling it, “a series of coincidences that couldn’t possibly repeat,”…Read More
Kathy Switzer lancia 261 Women’s Marathon & 10K, Runners World Italy, by Irene Righetti, Feb. 2014
Kathrine Switzer, la runner americana classe ’47 che cambiò il corso della storia “al femminile”, il prossimo anno organizzerà la prima competizione 261. Di che cosa si tratta? Del number di pettorale con la quale gareggiò nel ’67, in occasione della Boston Marathon (a quell tempo preclusa alla donne alle quali non era permesso correre lunghe…Read More
Frauen Power in Palma, Fit For Life, article by Ursula Thomas-Stein, Feb 2014
Wer bisher einen Frauen-Marathon laufen wollte – Elite ausgenommen –, musste entweder zwölf Stunden nach San Francisco!iegen oder ebenso lange nach Nagoya in Japan. Ab März wird die Anreise kürzer als der Lauf: In zwei Flugstunden gehts zur Premiere des «261 Women’s Marathon» in Palma de Mallorca. Die entscheidende Frage gleich zu Beginn: Braucht es wirklich einen…Read More
Kathrine and 261 Women’s Marathon in Elle Magazine Blogpost Spain
La vida de Kathrine Switzer (Amberg, Alemania, 1947) cambió la fría mañana del 19 de abril de 1967. Estudiante de periodismo de la Universidad de Siracusa, en Nueva York, se había inscrito con su apellido y sólo las iniciales de su nombre, K.V., en la maratón de Boston, la más antigua, la más prestigiosa y…Read More
Christine Runs: 261 Women’s Marathon in Palma de Mallorca honours Kathrine Switzer
The Sherbrooke Record, Christine Runs Column, By Christine Blanchette “I’m very proud that my old bib number has evolved over time to become a symbol for overcoming a challenge and now have this wonderful race for women named after it!” -Kathrine Switzer, first-ever woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon In the sporting world, very few…Read More
Kathrine featured in Runners World Spain, November 2013
Great article featuring the upcoming 261 Women’s Marathon published by Runners World Spain written by Palmira Chavero. Read the Full ArticleRead More
New Women’s Marathon Inspired By Kathrine Switzer, Runner’s World by Michelle Hamilton
In 1967, a young female runner registered for the Boston Marathon—a men’s only race at the time—using only her initials. K.V. Switzer was issued bib number 261 and began the race among the men. A few miles after the start, race official Jock Semple spotted the woman and, angered that she dare crash his event, he…Read More