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Marathon Woman: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World is a memoir by American marathon runner and four-time Olympian, Kathy Switzer. Switzer recounts her journey from an unknown grad student to becoming the first woman to officially enter and finish the Boston Marathon in 1967. In addition to detailing the obstacles she faced in order to make this historic run, Switzer also recounts her personal and professional struggles and successes, inspiring readers to believe in themselves and strive for success. Switzer's memoir also offers an insider's look into the world of running, sharing her insights into the physical and mental aspects of the sport and her experiences in the world's most famous marathons.
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