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When I was first running marathons, we were sailing on a flat earth. We were afraid we'd get big legs, grow mustaches, not get boyfriends, not be able to have babies. Women thought that something would happen to them, that they'd break down or turn into men, something shadowy, when they were only limited by their own society's sense of limitations.
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More Quotes by Kathrine Switzer
When I finished the Boston race in 1967, there were two things I wanted to do. I wanted to become a better athlete because my first marathon was 4:20. In those days, that was considered a jogging time and I knew people were going to tease me. But I was more fascinated with what women could do if they only had the chance.
Life is for participating, not for spectating.
What I've done in this older part of my life is I started foundation called 261 Fearless, named after my old ,1967 Boston Marathon, bib number.I thought we could create training and a communicative, non-judgmental platform, in a movement to let them know they're not alone. Then fearless women can reach out to help women who are fearful and take that first step using the vehicle of running because it's transformational. It works for every woman every time.
There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part of any workout
If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.
I could feel my anger dissipating as the miles went by--you can't run and stay mad!
I always say that talent and capability is everywhere, all it needs is opportunity.
Talent is everywhere, it only needs the opportunity.
A lack of forgiveness is a waste of time and it's very enriching to forgive and move on but those are things that come with time.
All you need is the courage to believe in yourself and put one foot in front of the other.
