#398: Setting the Women’s Marathon World Record—and Sparking a Controversy

Sarah and co-host Tish Hamilton are joined by two women associated with the new book Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women's Running Revolutionary—Rachel Swaby, one of the co-authors, and Maureen “Moe” Mancuso, the book’s subject, who set the women’s marathon world record at age 13 (!) in 1967. The quartet cover: -Mighty Moe’s 3:15 marathon run—and the resulting negative backlash; -marathon legend Kathrine Switzer giving Maureen her due—40 years after the fact; -why Maureen gave up running for decades; and, -the profound impact Maureen’s accomplishment had on women’s running. In the intro, Sarah and Tish talk about "intentionally enjoying" a calmer schedule, and Sarah talks up WMNRUN in hopes of Tish joining BAMRs to run it on March 1. Maureen and Rachel join the show at 15:51. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your--and their--support! To try Magic Spoon and grab a variety pack, go to magicspoon.com/MOTHERRUNNER. Use code MOTHERRUNNER for free shipping. Enjoy two months of Skillshare Premium Membership for free at Skillshare.com/amr Get $7.50 in coupons for tasty shakes and bars when you sign up for the ZonePerfect newsletter at ZonePerfect.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices