When officials noticed a woman in the race, they launched an ugly attack - which today is one of the most famous moments in the race's 115-year history - to get her off the course. Push comes to shoveįorty-five years ago, Switzer ran the race for the first time and tried to keep a low profile. I've broadcast every televised edition of the Boston Marathon." "Can you imagine? It's really been amazing. "This is my 30th consecutive year," Switzer said. In Boston more than any other place, fans will recognize her on the street, come up and shake her hand. She'll autograph copies of her book, "Marathon Woman," which came out in 2007. When she's not working, Switzer will mingle on the floor of the race expo, dole out advice and pose for pictures with thousands of runners. She'll unpack in a hotel, start interviewing elite women runners and prep for her television commentating job for the race. This week, as she has for three decades, Kathrine Switzer will make her happy homecoming at the Boston Marathon. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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