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Marathon Woman

Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

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Marathon Woman

By: Kathrine Switzer
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Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, where she was attacked by one of the event's directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering woman in sports.

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©2017 Kathrine Switzer (P)2017 Hachette Audio Gender Studies Running & Jogging Social Sciences Sports Women

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"A thoughtfully written memoir...[Switzer is] still running strong; she's headed back to Boston this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1967 pioneering run, making this a perfect time to brush up on running history." (Mother Runner)

"Kathrine Switzer is the Susan B. Anthony of women's marathoning." (Joan Benoit Samuelson, first Olympic Gold Medalist in the women's marathon)
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An absolute must for anyone into or thinking about running, and a good reminder of how far we have come, and also, how far we need to go

Absolutely inspiring

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An absolutely fantastic listen that has kept me well distracted but motivated on long runs. The mix of personal experience and wider history of the rise of women's running was captivating.

Social History Through Running.

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I loved listening to this audio book inspiring for all not just for runners I got some great advise and tips for my running will put into practice.

Marathon woman Katherine Switzer

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Listened to this twice now and will undoubtedly listen over again in the future. Would definitely recommend this. Makes me really appreciate that I never had to go through these hoops

Such an inspiring woman

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wonderful and inspiring, I'm off for a wee run...or light jog...probably just a walk...skip x

amazing....

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Wow! What an inspiring and full of real stories book! Must read for every woman and man runner.

Inspiring!

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This book is amazing. The journey Katherine went through and what she has done for women’s running. I am ever thankful.
I enjoy running. I’ve run the London Marathon and at the time didn’t even think about what it took to make that possible for me.

Inspirational and brilliant x

Fascinating and I’m thankful

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loved it. every woman should listen to this at least once in their life regardless of if they run.

such an inspirational book

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i loved this book. it was very well read. interesting and funny. I highly recommended.

fantastic book

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One of the best running books I've ever read! I never leave reviews so it must be a great, inspirational read! Thank you!

Amazing!

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