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She Became the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Now, at Age 79, She Still Runs Up to 40 Miles a Week (Exclusive)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Switzer, now 79, tells PEOPLE she continues to run 30 to 40 miles a week and still advocates for accessible running for all ...
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Kathrine Switzer, the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon, Recalls Being 'Attacked' During Famous 1967 Race (Exclusive)

When Kathrine Switzer stepped up to the start line at the Boston Marathon in 1967, she knew she had done everything she could to train for the moment. The then-20-year-old Switzer, a Syracuse ...

Want to Run a Faster Marathon? Here’s Exactly What You Need to Do to Execute a Speedier Finish

Learn what happens under the hood when you’re pushing top speed, and what it takes to increase your pace for 26.2.
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She Became the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Now, at Age 79, She Still Runs Up to 40 Miles a Week (Exclusive)

Kathrine Switzer made history by running, and she doesn't plan to stop any time soon. Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1967, has dedicated her life to furthering access to ...