The history-jarring moment occurred roughly two miles into that Boston Marathon a half-century of Aprils ago. That’s when Jock Semple, the director and self-appointed caretaker of running’s most prestigious race, spotted a woman among the competitors. He was aghast. “This…
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Switzer’s marathon jaunt broke barriers, changed the world, Rochester Business Journal, by Scott Pitoniak
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LISTEN: Marathon pioneer Kathrine Switzer speaking in Rochester Friday, WXXI Radio, by Beth Adams
WXXI News Radio Interview with Kathrine. Click on the LISTEN link to hear Switzer talk about her groundbreaking run and how she continues to empower women and girls. Listen Here
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Katherine Switzer Chats Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Races, WCIU broadcast to YouTube video
Legendary runner, Katherine Switzer, is in studio this morning talking about her experience being the first woman to run thew Boston Marathon. Listen to her story how she registered and how it all happened. She’s in town running the Chicago…
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Kathrine Switzer tells her inspirational story of overcoming gender stereotypes, FOX 32 Video
Historic marathoner Kathrine Switzer swings by Good Day Chicago to talk about her inspirational story and what keeps her running. Watch Video Here
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How To Stay Fit At 70 (And Beyond)—From Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman Ever To Officially Run The Boston Marathon, Prevention, by Sarah Klein
Prevention: What was it like to run Boston again, 50 years after your historic first race? Kathrine Switzer: It was sensational. It was very gratifying. There were so many people that knew my story. Boston was a celebration of the…
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Kathrine Switzer Returns to the Boston Marathon, Outside Magazine, by Molly Mirhashem
Later this month, 50 years after making history, the first woman to run the iconic event will race it again We caught up with Switzer about the 1967 race, her plans for this year’s marathon, and the broader landscape of…
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It wasn’t easy to be the 1st female Boston Marathoner, RVAnews by Kathryn Pullman
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 out–imagine jumping up and down, squealing, grinning… the whole nine…
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One in A Million launch interview with Kathrine, by Pamela Young, Girls on the Run
This year, Girls on the Run will serve its one-millionth girl! We’re honoring this milestone by celebrating what makes each of us one in a million and by showcasing some one-in-a-million women who have made exceptional contributions to empowering girls…
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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!…
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Interview on Gotta Run, YouTube
This episode is dedicated to the memories of Kathrine Switzer’s parents: Virginia and Homer Switzer. They raised Kathrine and her brother in a loving home. Hers is a story of the gift of empowerment.
