“I think history sort of fuels inspiration, and then success and self-esteem and whatever other good things go along with that.”Ī podcast was a way to highlight some of the lesser-known history of women’s running. “I think if these girls and women in sport find passion in what it is they’re doing, it’s important for them to know what led to that opportunity,” Samuelson says. Samuelson wants more people to know these stories. And a lot of them did it anyway,” Samuelson says. “The women who came before me encountered numerous challenges, numerous obstacles, and people telling them: no, they couldn’t do something. Despite being largely responsible for ushering in girls’ and women’s cross-country, she still isn’t a household name. The podcast, created by Peter McDonnell and narrated by Samuelson and Carol Monda, weaves Samuelson’s stories together with the perspectives of others who helped open doors for women and girls to run.Īmong those featured is Julia Chase-Brand, who talks about becoming the first woman to break the gender barrier in road races by running in the Manchester Road Race in 1961. These were the people I credit for getting me where I was at the height of my career and where I exist today.” “These were people I ran against, people who lobbied to include the Olympic marathon for women in L.A., and people who still contribute to the sport today and give back. All Rights Reserved.“They were people who made it possible for me to discover the passion that I’ve developed and continue to hold on to,” Samuelson says. 9, the day after the International Chicago 5K. The origins of the International Chicago 5K came from a desire to celebrate Chicago's "international zest and the allure of running in a world-class city." It is an honor to welcome them back to Chicago to celebrate our city's cultural diversity with the International Chicago 5K."
"I watched all of these athletes run bravely and become champions on our city streets. "Steve, Joan, Constantina and Deena are global running icons who have inspired a generation of runners," Bank of American Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski said.
Steve Jones, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Constantina Dita and Deena Kastor will all be part of the weekend's festivities. (CBS) Four past Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions will be part of the festivities of race weekend at the inaugural International Chicago 5K on Oct.
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