Kathrine Switzer: Boston Marathon's 1st Female Runner and the Day that Changed Running Forever

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. However the way it happened stunned the world and changed the face of marathons and women's running. In this episode, Kathrine peels back the curtain on what really happened on the day of the race and how it changed our world since that day. Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures  She is known not just for breaking barriers but also for creating positive global social change. When she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1967, and her official bib number was 261.  Because of her, millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running and from her incredible journey, birthed 261 Fearless, Inc.   Katherine's powerful story has changed the history of women in running today and this podcast you don’t want to miss!To find out more about 261 Fearless, please see https://www.261fearless.org/For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us [email protected] you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalystIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more! Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelInfo re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: [email protected]: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.