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Passion drives achievement from "summary" of Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer
Passion is the driving force behind every great achievement. It is the fire that fuels our determination, the spark that ignites our dreams, and the energy that propels us forward in the face of challenges. In the world of running, passion is what separates the casual jogger from the dedicated athlete, the weekend warrior from the marathoner. For Kathrine Switzer, passion was the key to her success as a pioneering female runner in a male-dominated sport. Her love for running, her desire to push herself beyond her limits, and her unwavering commitment to achieving her goals were the driving forces behind her historic run in the 1967 Boston Marathon. Despite facing discrimination, skepticism, and outright hostility from the running community, Switzer's passion for the sport never wavered. It was this passion that allowed her to overcome the physical and mental challenges of training for a marathon, the doubts and fears that plagued her during the race, and the criticism and backlash...
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