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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 Rock ‘n’ Roll races this weekend! Watch VideoRead More
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 HereRead More
Katherine Switzer Preps for NYC Marathon at Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago by Amanda Loudin, Competitor.com
Right after she made history as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, a reporter asked Kathrine Switzer if she was “one and done” with the race distance. Her response? “I plan to be the 80-year-old woman you read about who’s still running marathons.” True to her promise, at the age…Read More