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Let us introduce ourselves. We're an oral history project dedicated to documenting the lived experiences of pioneers in women's distance running. Our mission is to ensure that the voices & stories of these trailblazing athletes are preserved & celebrated. More here: www.startingline1928.com
Deena Kastor set a standard in American marathon greatness. She held the American record in distance for 19 years and became the first U.S. woman to break 2:20. Listen to the new episode out now! bit.ly/43vdOJt Photo credit: Victor Sailer, Ryan Alonzo, Paul Drossin, MilkPEP
November 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
New Episode, Throwback Thursday! Meet Arlene Pieper Stine, the first woman to finish a U.S. Marathon, conquering Pikes Peak before women were allowed to race. She ran for joy, not for fame, and proved that strength has no gender. Photos Courtesy of Ron Ilgen bit.ly/4qHoiQ7
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New Episode! Meet Yolanda Holder a Guinness World Record, marathon walker. Check out our episode with the “Walking Diva”! bit.ly/46GvyUi
October 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
THROWBACK THURSDAY! We were lucky enough to talk Nina Kuscsik back in 2013, before she passed in June this summer. Listen Now: bit.ly/4nFnFVj
September 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
New season! Meet Lena Hollmann, originally from Sweden, she's spent a lifetime proving what’s possible. Now in her 70s, she’s coaching, modeling, and inspiring women everywhere. “Life isn't over because you’re in the mid-70s, and there are so many possibilities.”
New episode out now! bit.ly/41JCqNS
September 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Final episode of the season: Molly Barker shares her story with @hi-its-heather.bsky.social - how a pivotal run in 1993 led to her founding Girls on the Run, growing from 13 girls in NC to programs across all 50 states. Listen now: bit.ly/3ZFYXdf
June 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We are sad to hear of the passing of Nina Kuscsik (1939–2025). She changed the course of women’s running history: first official women’s winner of the Boston Marathon, advocate, and rule-breaker. Read more about her story: www.jacobsenfuneral.com/obituaries/n...
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June 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When Kathrine Switzer was confronted during the 1967 Boston Marathon for daring to run in a “men’s race,” it sparked her lifelong fight for women in sports. Now an author and speaker, she joins longtime friend Freddi Carlip for a candid talk on breaking barriers: bit.ly/stl1928kv
May 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
50th Episode Special: We're doing an episode swap with @womensrunstories.bsky.social podcast featuring Jen Kanyugi's journey to her 20th consecutive Boston Marathon.
If you enjoy our running pioneer stories, you'll love Cherie's documentary-style interviews! Listen now: bit.ly/3DBatPp
March 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The full fields for the first Grand Slam Track stop, in Kingston, Jamaica, have been announced, and I'm excited that all of these athletes will make at least $12,000 (if not much more) by taking part.
March 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Black History Month continues! Listen to episode 14 of the podcast, interviewing Shawanna White, a member of the National Black Distance Runner Hall of Fame!
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February 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"We didn't know we were on the precipice of history."

Episode #49 is up now! Interview with Henley Gabeau.

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#trackandfield #womenshistory #womenssports #runner #historypodcast
February 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Celebrating Black History Month by resharing episode 27 of the podcast. Interviewing Erika Kemp the fastest Black American female marathoner! Listen now: startingline1928.libsyn.com/site/27-erik...
February 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Sports Re-Illustrated.
I had the opportunity to interview 5 girls finding their voices, self esteem, and confidence in sports—for a special section (sponsored by Dove) of the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl issue. They play football and basketball, run track, and more.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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I am over the moon about this episode. Weini Kelati's story is truly exceptional and I'm honored to get to share it. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Let us introduce ourselves. We're an oral history project dedicated to documenting the lived experiences of pioneers in women's distance running. Our mission is to ensure that the voices & stories of these trailblazing athletes are preserved & celebrated. More here: www.startingline1928.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM