Starting Line 1928

An oral history project documenting & archiving the lived experiences of pioneers in women’s running.

[Washington State DOT @wsdot]

With our cameras and signs down and 12 inches of snow expected before noon, here’s an artistic rendering of what to expect on Snoqualmie Pass this morning.

[Jonathan Gault @jgault13]

Parker Valby becomes just the second women’s long distance runner to win the Bowerman.

Jenny Simpson, who won the inaugural Bowerman in 2009, is the only other.

[Sarah Lorge Butler @slorgebutler]

“She was fierce and strong and she would get back out there. I know that it feels scary. We have to, we have to keep running, and we have to keep moving and loving each other.”—Abby Lokits
https://t.co/xpQ4Ir3uJb

[Women's Running Stories @WomenRunStories]

LIVE PODCAST RECORDING! 🎧🎤 2024 Chicago Marathon Expo! WRS & @startline1928 podcasts in conversation with Native Women Run Team, @NativeRunning

https://t.co/auWdd9npm9

[Chris Chavez @ChrisChavez]

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich beat all but two American men at the 2024 Chicago Marathon – CJ Albertson and Zach Panning.

According to the unofficial results, she's 11th overall among all of the men and women in the race with her 2:09:57 world record run.

Just wow.

#ChicagoMarathon

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Join us at the
@ChiMarathon Expo on Oct 12, 2024, 4-5 p.m.
@womenrunstories + Starting Line 1928 present: A convo with @NativeRunning team & founder Verna Volker. Hosted by Cherie Turner & @cindykuzma
More here: https://t.co/rMCTSft9p9

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Today!!!

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Join us at the
@ChiMarathon Expo on Oct 12, 2024, 4-5 p.m.
@womenrunstories + Starting Line 1928 present: A convo with @NativeRunning team & founder Verna Volker. Hosted by Cherie Turner & @cindykuzma
More here: https://t.co/rMCTSft9p9

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Will we see you tomorrow?

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Join us at the
@ChiMarathon Expo on Oct 12, 2024, 4-5 p.m.
@womenrunstories + Starting Line 1928 present: A convo with @NativeRunning team & founder Verna Volker. Hosted by Cherie Turner & @cindykuzma
More here: https://t.co/rMCTSft9p9

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

New episode! Ultra running legend Junko Kazukawa: 10x Leadville 100 finisher, 2x breast cancer survivor, 3x Lead Woman.
Listen here: https://t.co/OXrrtCGvGh
Hosted by @sandychannel #UltraRunning

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

Join us at the
@ChiMarathon Expo on Oct 12, 2024, 4-5 p.m.
@womenrunstories + Starting Line 1928 present: A convo with @NativeRunning team & founder Verna Volker. Hosted by Cherie Turner & @cindykuzma
More here: https://t.co/rMCTSft9p9

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

🎙️ New episode! Hear the incredible story of Doris Brown Heritage, 5x World Cross-Country champ and running pioneer. From world records to being named Seattle's "Man of the Year" in sports, her journey will inspire you. Listen now! https://t.co/G6Rj5Qc6Gq #WomenInSports

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

“Life is a challenge. And if you can’t enjoy that, you’re in trouble.” Laurel James, founder of running retailer @ @SuperJocknJill and mastermind behind the 1984 U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials race, does not mince words. Listen: https://t.co/wQC7yGQhMv

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

We are dropping the first episode of season two tomorrow! Make sure to check your podcast feed.

[Katie Holmes @RunYoung50]

The women's 200 metres was added to the Olympics programme at the 1948 London Games. Fanny Blankers-Koen was the 1st champion.
800m had been an inaugural women's event at 1928 Amsterdam but was withdrawn by the IOC.
https://t.co/gy1ojknldI
#WomensRunningHistory #AthleticsHistory

[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

A #TBT, the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics is tomorrow night. Listen to our oral history with the '92 flagbearer Francie Larrieu Smith: https://t.co/vtiVl0j0ir

[Lizzie Bird @lizziebird94]

Probably the only article you'll read that features the Battle of Trafalgar, steeplechase, and my 3-year-old niece

[Mark Cullen @trackerati]

Lynne Winbigler Anderson - Oregon's Groundbreaking Discus Star in the Earliest Days of Title IX
https://t.co/e6WtCLCubf
#TrackFieldTrials24
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[Starting Line 1928 @startline1928]

We're deeply grateful to The Track and Field Writers of America for awarding us the 2024 Adam Jacobs Memorial Award for Online Excellence.

This recognition reinforces our commitment to documenting the stories of women's distance-running pioneers: https://t.co/gjXgJYiadb

[CITIUS MAG @CitiusMag]

“I don’t know if I’m as respected within the athlete community…. I think they’re surprised every time I make a team.”

@_charihawkins breaks down what it’s really like to be active on social media as an athlete.

Live now: https://t.co/bQpHEMV84V

[Track & Field Fan Hub by AthleteBiz @fanhubtf]

And he follows it with this bit of 1992 Olympic Trials Dan and Dave history!

Could not have been anything more shocking at that time…and it happened