![]() ![]() ![]() Winner of Abebe Bikila Award for Global Contribution to Sport of Running from New York Road Runners.Founder, Avon Running Global Women’s Circuit.Martin’s Press), co-author 2 Marathon Stories (Rodale Press) Author, MARATHON WOMAN (DaCapo Press), Running and Walking for Women Over 40, the Road to Sanity and Vanity (St.Broke Gender Barrier at 1967 Boston Marathon.Inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in October 2011 for creating positive global social change.President, Marathon Woman and AtAlanta Sports Promotions, Inc. Hear Kathrine talk about her journey breaking the stereotypes of women runners.Be sure to check out her book Marathon Woman.Where you can find out more information on Kathrine Switzer Running helps with mental health and busts the stress.Feels the shift in focus on health has helped women last longer in their running career.Running allows us to take the first step” “So many women are afraid to step out of their fearbox.“Running breaks down universal communication barriers”.Ran the Boston Marathon for her 50 year anniversary from her 1967 debut.In that race, the 1967 Boston Marathon, she was physically attacked by the race co-director for officially registering and running in what was then considered a men’s only race spurring her life long career of activism for females in sports. Known for her entry into the Boston Marathon 1967 being the first woman to complete. Interview Description: Kathrine’s Switzer is an icon figure in women’s sports. Title: 261- The fearless woman in the face of adversity ![]()
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