Starting Line 1928

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72 | Dusty Rhodes

September 24, 2026

The Boston 10K for Women celebrates its 50 th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest women's road races in the country. But in 1977, when founder Dusty Rhodes dreamed up the event, no one could have predicted that it would endure for generations—not even Dusty. In her fascinating interview with Starting Line 1928, Dusty gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to create such a historic event. She discusses keeping her confidence in the face of adversity, creating s...

71 | Mary Etta Boitano Blanchard

September 10, 2026

No one today would recommend that a six-year-old child run a marathon. In fact, most major marathon organizers set a minimum age limit of 18, primarily due to safety, liability, and the physiological strain that extreme distance running puts on growing bones and joints. Back in 1969, however, Mary Etta Boitano Blanchard ran her first marathon at age six–she attempted a marathon at age five but dropped out at Mile 20–finishing in 4:27:32. At age ten, she ran a 3:01:15. By the time she was 12, ...

70 | Diane Hawkins

August 27, 2026

For Diane Hawkins, running began as a way to relieve stress from an intense career as an actress, but the sport became much more, opening doors and introducing her to people around the world. She set a goal to run the New York City Marathon and found that the training helped her be more focused and confident in auditions. She went on to run the New York City Marathon six times, the Boston Marathon 11 times, and countless other races, including ultramarathons. She won the U.S. women's 50-mile ...

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Who is an ideal guest for Starting Line 1928?

Starting Line 1928 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Female distance-running pioneers, historically significant athletes, race founders or organizers, women’s-sports advocates, and entrepreneurs who created products or organizations for women runners. Common among recent guests: National or major race championships; Historic firsts or landmark participation in distance running; Founding or leading influential women’s running events. Recent guests include Dusty Rhodes, Mary Etta Boitano Blanchard, and Diane Hawkins.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Sports, Running, Women's Sports, Distance Running, and Women's History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.