Episode 49: Kathrine Switzer

The Runner's World Show

Runner's World / Panoply

Sports

4.3 • 530 Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2017

⏱️ 81 minutes

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An interview with Kathrine Switzer. This year, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of her historic run as the first registered female to complete the Boston Marathon. In honor of the occasion, she’s running the race this year. While you might think you know her story, there is nothing like hearing it from Kathrine herself. (1:46) The fourth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. In this episode, he is unraveling the mystery of the injury that has thus far thwarted his training for the BQ he wants so bad. (40:28) In the Kick, we preview the 2017 Boston Marathon, from the top storylines in the men’s and women’s races to other notable things to watch for on Marathon Monday. (1:08:22) This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first 3 meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/runnersworld. We are also brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/run and using the promo code “Run.” Episode Credits: Host: David Willey Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek. The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply. Check out our show page here. Follow us on Twitter (@rwaudio) and Facebook (Runner's World Audio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:11.6	This week, the fourth installment in our Moonshot series, or my attempt, to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon.
1:19.6	Then in the kick, a preview of Monday's Boston Marathon.
1:23.6	But first, my interview with Catherine Switzer.
1:27.5	This year marks the 50th anniversary of her historic run as the first registered female
1:33.7	runner to complete the Boston Marathon.
1:36.2	In honor of the occasion, she's running the race again this year.
1:40.1	You know, sometimes I can believe it's been 50 years, especially when I'm out running and
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