Kathrine Switzer - 7 Sept

Kathrine Switzers Running and Walking for Women Over 40 continues to positively change lives. It is never too late, and never more appropriate than now, to take control of your health and fitness with the great direction of Kathrine Switzer. With the guidance of this book, you will become more healthy and fit, and also miraculously more engaged and successful in every aspect of your life. You owe this book to yourself or someone you love.

Deena Drossin Kastor, age 41, and still running; Olympic marathon bronze medalist 2004, holds American Womens Marathon record (2:19) and half-marathon (1:07), member of three Olympic teams.

Kathrine Switzer has been leading women across start lines and through finish lines for decades, and continues to inspire us. Whether you are a seasoned runner or lacing up for the first time, Kathrine guides us with the expertise of an athlete and the empathy of a woman. She shares the wisdom of her miles, teaching us how to age gracefully and gratefully.

Kristin Armstrong, age 42, and still running; Contributing Editor for Runners World magazine and author of Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run.

For 31 years, I was beyond reluctant about fitness; I was a true fitness phobe. Now, having run fifty marathons and counting, running has transformed my life. I wish I could have read Kathrines life-affirming book in my 20s as Im sure it would have encouraged me to start running earlier. Again and again she proves how this is much more than putting one foot in front of the otherits a way of empowering us and giving life meaning.

Lisa Jackson, age 46, and still running; clinical hypnotherapist, contributing editor of Womens Running Magazine, UK and co-author of Running Made Easy, the UKs bestselling beginners running book.

Kathrine Switzer is the Original Skirt! She was the first to show that femininity and tough athleticism can go together. Not only did she brave the mens world of competitive running so we can run marathons today, she did it in beautiful, elegant style. Shes inspired women everywhere as well as a whole new industry. I wouldnt be here today without Kathrine.

Nicole DeBoom, age 42, and still running; Founder and CEO, Skirt Sports, Inc.; Ironwoman Triathlon Champion, 2004.

For many over-forty women, this book will be a passport to the best years of their lives.

Joan Benoit Samuelson, age 56, still running and setting age group records. Author of Running Tide; Gold Medalist in inaugural womens marathon event, 1984.

For 35 Years, Ive run in admiration of Kathrine Switzer, and with each passing decade she continues to lead and empower us. With this updated classic, she shows that her passion for running and walking has only grown as she again offers sound practical advice on how to transform our lives, no matter what our age.

Lorraine Moller, age 55, and still running. Author of On the Wings of Mercury; Olympic Bronze Medalist 1992 and member of four Olympic Marathon teams.

Better late than never! My athleticism was confined to teenage gym class until I was 45 and I started walking six miles a day. I started running at 48. At 52, I qualified for the Boston Marathon. Never say never! Kathrine shows us that you are never too old or unathletic to walk, run and amaze yourself with your capability.

Cathy Troisi, age 68, and still walking and running; has done 250 marathons and 80 ultra marathons (events over 26.2 miles long).

Defying age and celebrating life this is a manual for the Warrior Woman in us all. I began running at the age of 40 36 years later I still salute the morning sun with a smile and sneakers; we have a right to age with dignity and beauty, we have an obligation to make a difference. Kathrines inimitable and timely voice in this simple, succinct book reflects wisdom, wit and wonder and gives you all the tools you need to walk and run through the decades and look good doing it. Damn! We really are all that!

Elaine Doll, PhD, age 76, and still running; author of License to Run and other books, founder and director of the Leading Ladies Marathon, Spearfish, SD.

In this book, there is a lot more than how to run or walk; its also about how to use fitness to cope with life. My husband and biggest fan, died of dementia recently and I was the main caregiver; I could never have risen to this challenge without the strength base that an active running lifestyle gave me or without the support from my fitness buddies.

B.J.Betty JeanMcHugh, age 85, and still running; author of My Road to Rome; began running at 55 and set age-group marathon world records for age 80 in Rome, and age 85 in Honolulu (5:12.03).