Starting Line 1928

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

New Episode! Meet Yolanda Holder a Guinness World Record, marathon walker. Check out our episode with the “Walking Diva”! bit.ly/46GvyUi

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

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

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

Nina Louise Kuscsik - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

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...

Katherine Switzer right after trying to be pulled of the Boston Marathon course. It is a black and white photo, she is in a grey sweatsuit, hair down and surrounded by men in running clothes.

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

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

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.

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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"We didn't know we were on the precipice of history."

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

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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...

Cover image of Sports Re-Illustrated, sponsored by Dove. Image of a young girl who wrestles, standing on a wrestling mat.

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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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...

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