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Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer — WisdomDeck honest review
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Marathon Woman

by Kathrine Switzer

The first woman to officially run Boston, nearly tackled off the course in 1967, on building women's running into an Olympic event. Determined and historic.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Run anyway.
  2. Turn anger into organization.
  3. Open doors behind you.

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