Her Fearless Run by Kim Chaffee

What did people do in 1959 when they saw Kathrine running as a young girl?

• they pushed her down

• they stared at her and asked her if she was ok

• they cheered her on

• they started running with her

In 1959, many people thought that girls...

• were tough

• could compete with boys

• were too weak and fragile for sports

• were stronger than boys

At age 17, Kathrine went to Lynchburg college and....

• joined the running team

• decided to give up running

• became a swimmer

• dressed like a boy so she could run

When Kathrine started classes at Syracuse University, the men's running coach...

• told her to go back to Lynchburg

• wouldn't let her participate with the men's team

• ignored her

• invited her to practice with the men's running team

Arnie, the volunteer team manager, told stories about the _____________.

• Boston Marathon

• the Chicago Marathon

• first female runners

• best male runners

How did Kathrine prove to Arnie that she could run the marathon?

• She got permission from the race director

• She trained for months and was able to run 31 miles

• She beat all the men on the running team

• She cried until he said OK

On April 19, 1967 - Kathrine was the only woman with an official number in the Boston Marathon

• true

• false

The race officials...

• supported Kathrine

• helped keep the photographers away

• wanted Kathrine out and tried to push her off the course

• pretended like they didn't see Kathrine

Who helped Kathrine stay in the race?

• her mom and dad

• her brother

• the officials

• Arnie and another runner

Kathrine finished the race and felt that many women didn't cheer her on because....

• they didn't know how magical running was

• they didn't sign up on time

• they were jealous

• they were afraid to try