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Kathrine Switzer: “It’s not about going fast, it’s about finishing the job”

Kathrine Switzer: “It’s not about going fast, it’s about finishing the job”

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Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967 — and had to literally fight off a race official to do so. Because of her, millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.


In this episode, Kathrine talks about:


  • How her parents empowered her to think differently about what was possible
  • How she has continued to leverage her experience to expand access to more women
  • Forgiveness


A huge thanks to Celebrity Speakers for supporting this episode. If you want to book Kathrine for a keynote and leave your audience beyond inspired, visit celebrityspeakers.co.nz. You can find Kathrine’s nonprofit at https://www.261fearless.org/.


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