DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Cooper Institute is hosting its annual Legacy event, Celebrating Women in Fitness, on Thursday, November 3rd from 7-9pm at the Arts District Mansion. The evening’s keynote speaker is Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially register for and run the Boston Marathon in 1967. The Cooper Institute honors Millie Cooper, who helped revolutionize the fitness industry for all women by setting an example for women and families to lead healthier lifestyles for more than 50 years. The Legacy Celebration directly supports the Cooper Institute’s nationwide research programs and raises awareness of the nation’s health crisis. To buy tickets and learn more, visit cooperinstitute.org/Gala.

The Legacy Celebration 2022 theme, Celebrating Women in Fitness, recognizes the increase in women exercising for their health and serving as role models for their families, friends and colleagues. A legendary athlete, author, Emmy-winning broadcaster, and advocate for sporting and social causes, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Today, 58% of all runners in the US are women. To mark this social revolution, Switzer ran the Boston Marathon again at age 70 on the 50th anniversary of her legendary run, finishing just 24 minutes behind her original race time at age 20. She has been widely recognized for her achievements, including induction into the USA National Women’s Hall of Fame for creating positive social change throughout her long career.

Millie Cooper has been shaping the way Americans view fitness for 50 years. Along with her husband, Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, they have proven that maintaining good health is easier than regaining it after a loss. Millie continues to set an example for all women and their families in leading a healthier lifestyle. She has authored two books on women’s health – the first, Aerobics for womenwas co-authored with her…