“I’m thinking of getting a 261 tattoo.” ” “Running has given me everything in my life-career, travel, religion, husband. But what truly makes Kathrine Switzer stand apart from the rest is being a champion for women runners for almost 50 years.įrom being the first official female to run the Boston Marathon, to successfully arguing for the inclusion of the women’s marathon in the Olympics, to launching a new international women’s race series just last year, Switzer has proven that being fearless takes you far. Partnering on a new clothing line at the age of 67 is brave. Running 39 marathons (with a personal best of 2:51) is impressive. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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