We’re still sensitive to the virus and requiring vaccinations,” he said. “We recognize that we’re not totally out of the woods. McGillivray said in an interview that “it’s a new normal,” with some pandemic protocols still in place, such as requiring participants to be vaccinated or show an exemption, “but it’s a normal.” He said he’s using the catchphrase because “we’re about to see that come to life.” He told them that the “comeback is greater than the setback.” Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard that walks the course annually out at 6 a.m., announcing the start in Hopkinton of the 126th Boston Marathon. (AP) - Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began. It was at this moment that she knew that she had to run the Boston Marathon if only to prove that women could.***Support The Series***InsideTracker: Get 20% off at : Use code TITLE9 for 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product at /title9Velorosa: Use code FEISTY15 at checkout and receive 15% off an order of full-priced cycling wear at velorosacycling.HOPKINTON, Mass. After being denied entry to the Boston Marathon by the race director, citing that women were incapable of running this distance, Bobbi ran 40 miles out of anger. At 80 years old, Bobbi reminisces about the restricting stereotypes placed on women in the 50s and how she knew that she had to make a change. And she ran FAST!Sara asks Bobbi about her running journey and her passion for female empowerment.

Bobbi snuck her way into the running crowd by jumping out of the bushes next to the start line wearing a bathing suit and men's board shorts. Many of us have heard of Kathrine Switzer, but how many of us have heard of Bobbi Gibb? For the second episode of our limited Title IX series, Sara Gross interviews the very first runner of the 1966 Boston Marathon. About IX: Setting Women Free with Bobbi Gibb Episode

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