The year is 1967, and Kathrine Switzer is about to change the world of sports for women - and women's rights - all over the globe.
Fighting with organisers, the press and even her own partner as they tried to physically remove her from running the Boston Marathon, Switzer stood firm and continued irrespective of the detractors, and joins us on The Resilience Project podcast and shares the touching truths of what it took, to redefine sports for generations of women.
Her story is one of personal resilience, standing up against the odds, and pushing through barriers that seemed insurmountable at the time.
Kathrine shares key lessons from her life with host Wes Linden, including the mindset needed to overcome obstacles (sometimes physical), stay determined in the face of adversity, and how to build a legacy that inspires others - plus some incredible advice for parents who want to inspire their children to greatness! Her story is packed with inspiration and resilience lessons that will motivate you to tackle your own challenges with new vigour - and she also shares some incredible insights on forgiveness and how she was able to do so with the man responsible for her darkest moment.
02:24 How did it start?
06:35 Applying for the Boston Marathon.
08:19 Having someone believe in you.
09:04 Preparing for greatness.
10:29 The famous number 261.
10:45 What happened next?
18:06 Changing society.
20:03 Breaking the rules.
21:01 Your boyfriend - hero or zero?
23:16 Continuing despite the haters.
28:38 Break
28:51 Advice for people facing doubters.
30:40 The Rule of 100.
32:00 Getting the Women's Marathon into the Olympic Games.
34:03 Ignoring other people's opinions.
36:26 Approach towards bad behaviour from others.
37:02 Keeping focus and showing forgiveness.
37:36 The importance of patience.
37:45 Succeeding even if you're not the most talented.
38:27 Great parenting lessons.
41:50 Doing the Boston Marathon 50 years later.
45:20 Changing the world for millions.
46:13 Are you a Pankhurst/suffragette?!
47:44 Advice for people who feel they can't get ahead and they're getting in their own way.
48:47 What is resilience?
49:11 How will people talk about you in 100 years time?
49:40 Closing
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Kathrine’s 261 Fearless programs: https://www.261fearless.org
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