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09/23/2022
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer made history by becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official race number. She did so despite the efforts the race director to remove her from the course. Switzer became a crusader for women’s sports, a journalist, an author, and a TV commentator. She won the 1974 New York City Marathon and led the effort to include the women’s marathon in the Olympic event.
09/08/2022
Busy this Friday?
Finish Eliza’s Run The Finish Eliza’s Run is on Friday September 9, 2022 to Sunday September 18, 2022.
09/03/2022
Jogger abducted during early morning run in Tennessee, police say Memphis police are searching for a woman who they believe was abducted early Friday morning.
08/19/2022
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The hotel that inspired 'Dirty Dancing' has burned down The Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, which opened in 1919, was a kosher establishment that catered to a mostly Jewish clientele from the New York City area.
02/20/2022
Finally get to share my next race: March 6!
Went all-in all over again for this one.
Really grateful for the opportunity and the event organizers’ commitment to bringing in an international field.
Can’t wait to race in this country that loves the marathon more than any other! 🇯🇵
01/09/2022
How Shalane Flanagan Ran Six Fast Marathons in Seven Weeks The Olympic medalist turned coach didn’t have time to fully prepare and almost burned out mid-quest. Here’s how she adapted and finished strong.
Simply amazing!
11/16/2021
Raise your hand if you’re a weekend runner!