Not everyone can say they’re the second fastest woman in American history. The Northern native sprinkles her speech with a distinctly Midwestern accent when she speaks honestly and earnestly about her… + See More +
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The Northern native sprinkles her speech with a distinctly Midwestern accent when she speaks honestly and earnestly about her collegiate struggles with eating problems. Upon sustaining multiple injuries and surmounting her eating problem, Goucher graduated from the University of Colorado in 2001, leaving a legacy of becoming the NCAA Outdoor Champion in the 3000m and 5000m, the NCAA Cross Country Champion and a 5000m Olympic Finalist, placing eighth.
Her mighty comeback continued as she finished second in the 5K at the USATF Outdoor Championships in 2006. She set personal records on the international level and ran the World “A” Standard in the 1500m, 5000m and 1000m. Her third place finish in the 3000m at the 2006 IAFF World Cup and her 10k time ranks her the second fastest American woman of all time.
Goucher continued setting records as she reigned over the Great North Run with a time of 1:06.57, a record that earned her the title of the fastest woman’s half-marathoner of the year and set a new American best time.
The record-setting, obstacle-dominating success story moved to Oregon with her husband – American runner Adam Goucher – and continues to be coached by Alberto Salazar.
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Anonymous Coward August 22 at 4:46pm
last 10 seconds..............................soooooooooooooo hooooootttttttttttttt!!
If you make it to Berlin hold on it will be a rough ride. Your stride and foot landings are unusual for track or the road. You don't seem to be able to increase your stride and kick it in. You are not a finisher...,I have only watched you run 2 marathons and one 2000. Alberto should help you with your stride or speed work.You are a camera hog cash in now at least when you do all the pre-race interviews and bomb during the race no excuses. If you make it to Berlin in the marathon a top 20 finish make be a long shot....just don't cry at the finish line,let your running do the talking not the pre-race hyperbole.
Too y, not the best, does not know the definition of the word humble, but a solid runner for sure. I agree, she will not have an easy time of making the trials in 2-3 short years from now.
Not running the WC, just going through the motions and complaining afterwards. I agree with Kramer, she's overrated and thinks TOO highly of herself. That's my opin., yours will vary. I've never heard any runner make so many excuses after a race. When she's got 4 or 5 marathons behind her, she'll still be making excuses adn the board will agree with anything she says. Disagree, that's your right.
I agree with Noah. She's really starting to think to highly of herself. Prediction. She gets beat my 3 other women in the marathon trial and then makes excuse after excuse as to why she didn't do this or that. You guys (girl here) are not thinking with the proper head. As about 3 posters said before on another interview, she won the bronze for only one reason and the olympics proved it. Prima Donna is correct Noah. She's getting a really, really big head, but Mark and Ryan are too biased to admit it.
That was a great interview. you could tell that she would rather be doing something else but gives a great interview for the best damn track site on the net
Great job last week in Boston Kara! You laid it all out there on the line. It looks as if you will have some titles in the near future. I wonder if Deena Kastor is taking notice....Oh yeah, definitely don't agree with Noah's comment. I'm sure it was tough to hold back emotions. This guy has no idea how hard you worked to get to where you are.
Fantastic effort at Boston ! You are right there and will win those marathon situations in the future. You definitely belong as an elite marathoner. The hunger will be really be there in the future, and you will win multiple marathons. Congratulations on your 3rd place ! You deserve to celebrate for a while with family and friends. Enjoy.
I was annoyed with her post race behavior. Can anyone say PRIMA DONNA?
She came off like a total spoiled brat and has a lot to learn about champion behavior.
She ran magnificantly, plain and simple. There are so many variables in the marathon, that it's difficult to predict the outcome. She has the tenacity and support system that will enable her to reach the top step of the podium. It's just a matter of time.
2) The way Mark and Ryan do their interviews makes flotrack so much better. I don't want to listen to some rehearsed interview with an interviewer going into the interview knowing exactly what they are going to say.
3) Also, Mark and Ryan make the interview more of a conversation than an interview which causes the runners to just be themselves which makes the interview more informative. I feel as though the athletes look at Mark and Ryan as fellow runners (which they are), not members of the press but if they make their interview tactics more "professional" they will lose their credibility with the athletes. Wouldn't an elite runner prefer being interviewed in a casual manner by one of their counterparts than some reporter from a local newspaper that never ran in his/her life?
esondag said: “I couldn't disagree more. If I want a canned, rehearsed, scripted interview, I can go to Runner's World. Flotrack interviews are charming and interesting, and approach the runners in a way that is totally different, giving much more insight into the person. To call these interviews unprofessional would be a fair criticism, and a high compliment, in my opinion. Don't change a thing!”
i agree!
flotrack keeps them more relaxed, more open and vulnerable to any question. I like the style of interviews done on this site!
Smart, Strong and Funny. You bring out the best of what "an american" is. We're all very proud and we were with you every mile. The race isn't limited to the course, theres the "human race" and you have proven yourself a champion and a model for thousands of people young and not so much.
the end of this video reminded me of an interview Kara did a while ago, where she asked herself a silmilar question,(in flotrack video) "why not me?" That moment is when she really started belieing in herself as a world class athlete. She's then finds herself in the last back stretch of the 10,000 world race in 2007 and asks herself that same question and wins a bronze. medal. Kara, keep asking yourself that same question because it inspires you and it inspires all of us as well in whatever forum we find oursleves.
Fear the Fork said: “Mark-take a public speaking course-have some planned questions. Your interview skills are painful to listen to. ”
I couldn't disagree more. If I want a canned, rehearsed, scripted interview, I can go to Runner's World. Flotrack interviews are charming and interesting, and approach the runners in a way that is totally different, giving much more insight into the person. To call these interviews unprofessional would be a fair criticism, and a high compliment, in my opinion. Don't change a thing!
Kara, a BIG congratulations for a great and gutsy race. You and several other (SF, JB and DC) have advanced USA women's racing to new levels. Don't listen to any of the foolish criticism in the comments by others. Thanks for encouraging all of us.
Kara- your going to inspire thousands of young girls that if you work hard great things can happen.
Mark-take a public speaking course-have some planned questions. Your interview skills are painful to listen to.
Example "kara what went through your mind when they pulled away w/ less than a mile to go?"
"was the plan to start so slow?"
"You've talked about wanting to start a family w/ Adam has this race changed that for you?"
It is rare to see the tenacity she showed out there to crack the podium at a major marathon where Americans honestly have had trouble performing at. I am proud of the structural support runners are finally seeing in the United States. This is no doubt why Kara (beside her intrinsic fight) has excelled at this level.
Hm... you are stupid. kara is awesome. Go MN Go! You are effing awesome and just go for it. I am glad Kara is saving her legs for the track next year, and hope she goes for some quick PRs. Shalane is more of a 5k/10k runner technically, and Kara is much more smooth, long long distance-y.
Kara is right, they are not better than her! This was only her 2nd marathon and she got a podium spot again. She knows how to race. She's just learning about how to race a marathon. She's going to bring us some really great things and I can't wait to see it all unfold over the next several years. She's great!
We need to get over this idea that Kara lost the race because she lacked a superior kick. She drifted behind the two leaders with almost 1000 meters to go. This was not about kicking. It was about who could best survive a long hard final five miles or 10k after a middling first 20 miles. The only "kick" was Salina Kosgei's in about the last 40 meters.
Stick with the 10,000 meters. Get back to the marathon at around age 34. Your kick lost the race; your two opponents aren't better athletes, just better kickers. I can't blame Goucher or Salazar; it is just something that happened. Oh well...another learning experience
Anonymous Coward said: “why the hell did she cry in the end? You don't see the Africans crying when they get third.”
One time I cooled down with a Kenyan after a big Turkey Trot. He had gotten 3rd, and was pissed, so instead of letting himself enjoy a thanksgiving dinner, he was going to go run 10 more miles that evening. Not exactly crying, but I would say equally emotional.
My guess would be that the appropriateness of crying after a 3rd place finish in a big race you were trying to win is largely cultural. If Duncan Kibet finds it too embarrassing to wash his own clothes because the neighbors might see a man washing clothes, it very well could be much less acceptable to cry publicly after a marathon from a Kenyan perspective than an American perspective.
She ran a great second marathon - 10 seconds from 1st, very soon it will be her day. One more marathon under the belt and she'll be Americas Paula Radcliffe.
Peter2
nice troll, way to go, your the best, now your parents can start loving you again.
Kara sure has a glow about her and I am so glad she is determined to work her way up to First. Congrats on Third. It is just a stepping stone to your next goal....Good interviewing too, Mark!
@Anonymous Coward, she ran her heat out it gets emotional. You must have never been in a situation like that so you would not understand. When it is in your head for that long, you play it out for so long, it gets emotional. So don;t even. The Africans do not cry you know what, be quiet.
Kara, that was one of the gutsiest races I've ever seen. When you saw it was coming down to a close last few miles you had the guts to push to the front and try to take the race from the front. It didn't pay off today, but that is a winning strategy! Awesome racing, superb result!
She's gonna win one soon! Two third places in her first marathons, beating Paula Radcliffe in a half marathon. It took a few tries for Deena Kastor before she finally won in Chicago and London!
Kara Goucher talks after the 2009 Boston Marathon. Kara finished 3rd overall and was the top American runner. Check out a 20 Mile Pre-Boston Workout with Kara Goucher. April 20, 2009
Kara Goucher after 2009 Boston Marathon
P.S. Flotrack interviews are awesome, especially when Kara is involved. Wouldn't want it any other way.
Reporter is ed though. Jeez is he getting paid for this?
She came off like a total spoiled brat and has a lot to learn about champion behavior.
2) The way Mark and Ryan do their interviews makes flotrack so much better. I don't want to listen to some rehearsed interview with an interviewer going into the interview knowing exactly what they are going to say.
3) Also, Mark and Ryan make the interview more of a conversation than an interview which causes the runners to just be themselves which makes the interview more informative. I feel as though the athletes look at Mark and Ryan as fellow runners (which they are), not members of the press but if they make their interview tactics more "professional" they will lose their credibility with the athletes. Wouldn't an elite runner prefer being interviewed in a casual manner by one of their counterparts than some reporter from a local newspaper that never ran in his/her life?
“I couldn't disagree more. If I want a canned, rehearsed, scripted interview, I can go to Runner's World. Flotrack interviews are charming and interesting, and approach the runners in a way that is totally different, giving much more insight into the person. To call these interviews unprofessional would be a fair criticism, and a high compliment, in my opinion. Don't change a thing!”
flotrack keeps them more relaxed, more open and vulnerable to any question. I like the style of interviews done on this site!
well uh like like like well giggle ok Eric we uh um we wont thanks Ryan from Flotrack
“Mark-take a public speaking course-have some planned questions. Your interview skills are painful to listen to.
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go USA
“that thing is getting pretty dirty”
“and...
check out the mark stash at 58sec”
Mark-take a public speaking course-have some planned questions. Your interview skills are painful to listen to.
Example "kara what went through your mind when they pulled away w/ less than a mile to go?"
"was the plan to start so slow?"
"You've talked about wanting to start a family w/ Adam has this race changed that for you?"
and...
check out the mark stash at 58sec
By the way, is she running Chicago by chance?
No naysayers on this wall!
and her name is Shalane.
“why the hell did she cry in the end? You don't see the Africans crying when they get third.”
My guess would be that the appropriateness of crying after a 3rd place finish in a big race you were trying to win is largely cultural. If Duncan Kibet finds it too embarrassing to wash his own clothes because the neighbors might see a man washing clothes, it very well could be much less acceptable to cry publicly after a marathon from a Kenyan perspective than an American perspective.
Peter2
nice troll, way to go, your the best, now your parents can start loving you again.
GO KARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
go kara!