--- product_id: 42051177 title: "Marathon Woman" brand: "kathrine switzer" price: "AED 101" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42051177-marathon-woman store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Marathon Woman **Brand:** kathrine switzer **Price:** AED 101 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marathon Woman by kathrine switzer - **How much does it cost?** AED 101 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42051177-marathon-woman) ## Best For - kathrine switzer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kathrine switzer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Marathon Woman ## Images ![Marathon Woman - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51gEC7xInuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An accidental pioneer *by W***B on Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014* The battle for women's rights in athletics seems almost quaint and definitely silly now. How could we preclude half of the population from enjoying what men enjoyed since the rise of leisure time? Did medical experts really claim that women couldn't run long distances, or that they couldn't handle the strain of playing full-court basketball? It is easy to forgot what it took to get us to where we are now. So Kathrine Switzer's book, "Marathon Woman," serves as an excellent reminder of those past struggles. The first part of this autobiography, which actually extends only through 1984, deals with how she became the female to be officially entered and run the Boston Marathon. She used an initial for a first name on the entry form, and she had to fend off Jock Semple, an official at the Marathon to do so, but she finished the race. Suddenly, all things female in long-distance running looked a lot more possible. Her stories about preparation for Boston are extremely detailed, as if she was taking notes along the way. Switzer could have been content with being a trivia question and moving on to other areas of life, but she was smart enough and clever enough to carve out a niche in running. She graduated from college and juggled all sorts of responsibilities. Switzer spent some time training to become one of America's best marathoners while earning enough money to pay the bills and doing paid and unpaid work in order to push the cause along. The one question that comes up is: Did the woman ever sleep in the 1970's? The steps were slow but steady. Switzer eventually hooked on with Avon, which set up a series of races around the world. Good women runners seemed to be falling out of trees to win races for a while, as potential became performance. In 1980, a women's marathon was held in London, and the event featured top athletes from around the world. The next year, the Olympics added a women's marathon to its schedule for the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. They have stayed there ever since. It's always instructive to read books about struggles like this to see where the resistance comes from. In sports, the athletes rarely push back. They often are just happy that more people are participating. Indeed, Switzer was generally encouraged to run by her male counterparts. No, it's the bureaucracy that sticks to the "we've never done it this way" attitude until pushed against the wall. Switzer goes all in when it comes to her story, revealing much about herself in this very candid story. She's paid a price for her quest, mostly in her personal relationships. Her book checks in at a lengthy 400 pages, which may be a little too much detail for some, and it could have been written 20 years ago. She's been busy in the meantime, writing other books and doing media work. Then again, maybe that's a sign that Switzer has more of her life story to tell than was revealed in "Marathon Woman." Part two of this tale no doubt will be as interesting as part one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She is my idol *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019* She is my idol and hero. I started running because my Dad did in school, I keptnrinning because I liked it. The Army made me hate it, then i was reading up on Womans Rights and came across Katherine's name. My daughter and I were walking at the time and I was bored needed more exercise. Running was added and has stayed. This book and Hal Higdons are my favorites definitely rereads ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A role model, to be sure! *by L***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2009* This is the perfect book to give to a female running partner! Reading Kathrine's story of personal and athletic growth was most inspiring. As well as being an honest and insightful autobiography of her personal and athletic growth, the book really lets you in on the world of networking, marketing and how people influence each other. You see how things can get done with a person's determination and focus -- in the business world as well as through the rigors of athletic training. Kathrine tells pretty much her whole story; whatever she has left out was probably appropriate abridgement, because what we see of her seems pretty complete for the purposes of this book. What an adventure it was at the start of women's running! You get a step-by-step unfolding of what it took to get to that excellent moment in 1984, when Joan Benoit crossed the finish line of the first women's marathon in the Olympic Games. Runners will especially enjoy this book, but it will be interesting to anyone who enjoys reading about people who make a postive difference in the world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42051177-marathon-woman](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42051177-marathon-woman) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*