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Marathon Woman

Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

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Marathon Woman

By: Kathrine Switzer
Narrated by: Kathrine Switzer
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 A new edition of a sports icon's memoir, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Kathrine Switzer's historic running of the Boston Marathon as the first woman to run.

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run what was then the all-male Boston Marathon, infuriating one of the event's directors who attempted to violently eject her. In one of the most iconic sports moments, Switzer escaped and finished the race. She made history-and is poised to do it again on the fiftieth anniversary of that initial race, when she will run the 2017 Boston Marathon at age 70. Now a spokesperson for Reebok, Switzer is also the founder of 261 Fearless, a foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for women on all fronts, as this groundbreaking sports hero has done throughout her life.

"Kathrine Switzer is the Susan B. Anthony of women's marathoning."-Joan Benoit Samuelson, first Olympic gold medalist in the women's marathon Running & Jogging Sports Women Celebrity Boston

Critic Reviews

"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
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I have at least 30 Audible books and this is the best. K. Switzer is a superb writer and someone whose positivity and determination to bounce back is second to none. The funny moments have out loud laughter, the poignant ones had me gasping in surprise. Wonderful - highly recommended.

My favourite ever Audible book

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Great story about Katherine's life time ambition to get the women's marathon into the Olympics.

Exceptional

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Inspiring autobiography from Katherine Switzer. Entertainingly written and beautifully read. Great insight into running and PR.

one of the best books I have listened to

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Totally engaging, I never thought recaps of races from 40-50 years ago could be so gripping. Beautifully read by the author, I felt like I was right there running alongside her. The editing was the only flaw, I counted at least eight instances where sentences were repeated.

Perfect for listening while running.

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Such an inspiring story! Having completed a marathon, I wish to say thank you KV Switzer!

Loved this book!

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