Kathrine Switzer has long been one of runnings most iconic figures. Not just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running. Switzer is also a popular guest personality on TV and radio shows around the world, as well a professional sports commentator. A few of her guest TV appearances have been on Oprah, Today, Tonight, Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, Nightline, PBS, HBO,ESPN, CBC (Canada), BBC (UK), TVNZ (New Zealand), NHK (Japan) ZDF (Germany),RAI (Italy), TF1 (France) and Globo (Brazil).