by Bobbi Gibb (Author)

The story of Bobbi Gibb's personal journey - from 1964, when she first saw the Boston Marathon and fell in love with it, through 1966, when she became the first woman to run the historic course. As Bobbi trained for the marathon, she was also traveling on a spiritual and philosophical quest, seeking the answers to some of life's biggest questions. Bobbi overcomes obstacles, challenges prejudice, and makes a difference with tenacity, perseverance and love.

Author Biography

In 1966, Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb became the first woman ever to complete the Boston Marathon. She is recognized by the Boston Athletic Association as the pre-sanctioned era women's winner in 1966, 1967, and 1968. Bobbi is an exciting contemporary artist who creates bronze sculptures of the human form in action and portrait busts; vividly colored murals; and subtle, impressionistic landscapes, which reflect her deep love of both humanity and nature. Bobbi has also worked as a lawyer and as an associate at the Cecil B. Day Neuromuscular Laboratory.