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Kara Goucher part 2 after marathon at 2009 IAAF World Championships

IAAF World Championships in Athletics 2009

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Organization:Nike
College:University Of Colorado At Boulder
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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…
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#38
Katie Haugland   August 26 at 6:32pm
Kara you are a huge inspiration to my running!
  
#37
FACT   August 24 at 9:27pm
"David said:
To the guy who called me arrogant........I own my own company, that's why I have access to all of the computers. So my boss, me, doesn't have a problem with it. Does the state you live in have a problem with you making an idiotic rant while on the state's dollar? That would be unemployment dummy."

I called you arrogant and I don't believe you own your own company. You yourself said:
"Fact: I have access to hundreds of computers where I work. Each of those has a proxy server with 100's of IP addresses. Play nice Mark. I can also use my cell phone which has web capabilities....

Good luck with your decision and if I were you I'd remove my IP address from your "banned" list and call it water under the bridge If not, no biggie. I can post from work 5 days a week, which by the way, is my right. It's your call friend, not mine.
David"
Come on David, no company owner works only 5 days a week, at least not and stay in business. You afraid your boss will discover you have been posting of the this site rather than working???
  
#36
F-ing Freak!   August 24 at 9:14pm
Still here. said:
“I disagree. She did not have a pretty damn good day.
Mark wants facts, according to his post in the part one interview. How is that factual? That's a damn good day? Really?

Fact: She talks toooooooo much and does not produce. In high school, we would say let your feet do the talkin'.
Fact: She is a longggggg way off from breaking 2:20 and being the best in the world. But it is a fact that she talks about it like she's only 30 seconds away from breaking 2:20. The best in the world is under 2:20, right? So then, if she wants to be the best in the world, she'll have to break 2:20, make sense?
Fact: As others have said, she is not gracious to those who finish in front of her. Did you ask the 9 ladies in front of her if they had a great day? No, and I bet they were hurting just as badly and some of them, maybe worse. So then, they could have run a lot faster too.
Fact: I heard food poisoning was possibly a factor. I've had food poisoning and if you "really" have it, you can't run that fast and not have problems earlier in the race. Meaning, it doesn't all of a sudden kick in at 30k. Actually, you'd be hurting so much that you would most likely not even start. Throwing up? We've all done that. I set my pr and threw up several times, so what? I threw up the night before my first marathon, during the race (3 times), and just about 2 seconds after I crossed the finish line. Again, so what?
Fact: When you talk as much as she does and don't come close to producing the results, it's considered worse than bragging Mark, because she really hasn't even done it.
Fact: You can ban me from this site, I don't care Mark. But it is a fact that you and Ryan majorly favor Kara, but you'd never admit it. I was on "another site" and the site owner actually emailed me and said my posts are great and it shows people the other side of the coin, whether they agree or not. Why, because most people are very misinformed. Question Mark: Why did Kara get the bronze in Osaka? If I have to explain it, then you're not very well informed.
Fact: Although it's your site, it doesn't justify your (Mark's) post because you own half of the sandbox. What's your pr Mark and what makes your opinion universal? I've broken 2:30, does that mean my opinion is better than a 3 hour marathoners? Not to me it doesn't. I listen to what's being said, not necessarily who's saying.
Fact: Even if you made this a registered site only, people still have their opinions. Why does Kara's threads have special rules?
Fact: You banned me from posting on thread number one and you can do the same here, it doesn't make you right, only childish for favoring one runner in particular over dozens of others. Does that have to do with her looks?
Fact: This post was not written with sarcasm or disrespect, but facts that you may not like, therefore you can rule with an iron fist or a keyboard, even if you're wrong.
Fact: Dan Knewitz, you are wrong!!!!! I never said WE. Either glasses or an open mind might be in order.
Fact: I have access to hundreds of computers where I work. Each of those has a proxy server with 100's of IP addresses. Play nice Mark. I can also use my cell phone which has web capabilities. Did you see how easily I posted again? Your ego is getting the best of you. I am glad that you started this site and it is a good thing. But you are becoming a "discriminating dictator", and honestly, that is pretty sad. Please post a new rules video or memo and don't play favorites.
Fact: A friendly suggestion. You and Ryan need to plainly lay out the rules. You can't pick and choose. You want to see an Internet lawsuit, check out the state of Massachusetts. They are lined up out the door. Dan Knewitz is not very smart. Did you delete the post that was titled "I Hate Mike", no. Is that not bashing? Even with it being YOUR site, you can't "discriminate" against this poster or that poster, believe it or not. You let one poster voice their opinion, which is not a fact, and then you ban several others because you don't like what they say, which are factual and are backed up with statistics. You call yourself fair?
Good luck with your decision and if I were you I'd remove my IP address from your "banned" list and call it water under the bridge If not, no biggie. I can post from work 5 days a week, which by the way, is my right. It's your call friend, not mine.
David
p.s. To those who are questioning the 2nd fastest woman in American history title in her BIO, I believe that is because she is the 2nd fastest for an American woman to debut at the marathon. The BIO IS very misleading and no, I didn't make that post questioning, but I agree with the poster.”
GET A LIFE!
  
#35
Ouch   August 24 at 9:14pm
David said:
“I'm not the David that you guys are talking about...

The rest of you, it was my first post and I don't care who knows it. I'm not the David from the first interview and God Bless him for listening to you morons who know nothing about running. 75% of what he said was right and Factful!!!!
To the guy who called me arrogant........I own my own company, that's why I have access to all of the computers. So my boss, me, doesn't have a problem with it. Does the state you live in have a problem with you making an idiotic rant while on the state's dollar? ”
Me thinks you protest too much!!!!
  
#34
David   August 24 at 7:37pm
US fan said:
“Hey, David, actually the owners of the site CAN discriminate against any and all posters if they want. There is no law that requires the owner of a web site to run anything that they don't want to. As the owner of a corporate web site, I know.

The fact that your long-winded rant was posted on the site goes to show that there is some objectivity to the site. But you have no right to post. And that's a fact (unlike most of the opinionated drivel you were spouting).
Oh, and congratulations, Kara, and I can't wait to see more from you in the future.”
I'm not the David that you guys are talking about, but I will confess, my name is David and I made the post below and I don't care who knows it or what you think. Ryan allowed your sarcastic rude comments so I'll say mine. US Fan....print your corporate website or shut up!! U don't know jack. Your short winded response was boarding on the most stupid post of the year.

The rest of you, it was my first post and I don't care who knows it. I'm not the David from the first interview and God Bless him for listening to you morons who know nothing about running. 75% of what he said was right and Factful!!!!
To the guy who called me arrogant........I own my own company, that's why I have access to all of the computers. So my boss, me, doesn't have a problem with it. Does the state you live in have a problem with you making an idiotic rant while on the state's dollar? That would be unemployment dummy.
You certainly can get sued and US Fan doesn't know jack. Use your real name pal and list your company and website or shut up! Talk about being anonymous. I praise the first David and myself and the handful who agreed. Kara had an awful day and she is overrated. Boy, isn't that mean. Would you prefer I lie, like you all are doing? Delete my post Ryan, I don't care. You let people rip me apart but I can't respond. Great site fellas.
  
#33
Seen It Before   August 24 at 5:46pm
Kara,

DO NOT START YOUR FAMILY YET. It would be a huge mistake to take a serious break coming off of a poor performance where you and your coaches are left scratching your heads. I mean that as a compliment. You are capable of medaling in these events and anything less should be a disappointment to a great competitor like yourself. If you take time off now it will haunt you until you figure it out. Get a good one under your belt and then start the family. As of now, your debut was your best performance and it makes it look like you and your coaches are NOT learning and making the necessary adjustments. Desiree Davila and her coaches seem to make the adjustments that make her better every time out. This is what you need to do.
Good luck and keep learning. You are going to be the next great one.
  
#32
WHy?   August 24 at 5:24pm
I just want to know why you care that much. You are either:
a HUGE runner dork, like world or warcraft style, or you have nothing better to do. Most likely it's both. Your work must suck though, so congrats on your exciting, lucrative career.
You must think very highly of your 2:30 marathon to be able to rant and rave about kara goucher. It's a little hypocritical in my opinion that you would tell someone to have an open mind. You're the one throwing out facts and telling people that their opinions are wrong.
Why don't you shut your face you stupid dusty old fart
  
#31
US Fan   August 24 at 4:50pm
Hey, David, actually the owners of the site CAN discriminate against any and all posters if they want. There is no law that requires the owner of a web site to run anything that they don't want to. As the owner of a corporate web site, I know.

The fact that your long-winded rant was posted on the site goes to show that there is some objectivity to the site. But you have no right to post. And that's a fact (unlike most of the opinionated drivel you were spouting).
Oh, and congratulations, Kara, and I can't wait to see more from you in the future.
  
#30
bonstad   August 24 at 4:47pm
Who is this sub 2:30 marathoner negative guy? If you don't want to hear Kara talk about her races afterwards, then don't log on. I find it very interesting to listen to all the athletes speak about their races. I think most others on here also do. It takes guts to speak after you are disappointed.

Why do some people want to get nasty at people who put it out on the line to try to be one of the top runners in the world. It is psychologically amusing.
Kara told it like it is. She was confident. She went for it. As happens quite often in the marathon, it didn't quite work out. She was disappointed, but in the end, 10th in the world. I have to hand it to Kara. Congratulations on the dedication and effort you put forth, and I hope you keep talking to the camera whether you are pleased or disappointed. Hope to see you at the Jerome meet in the future.
Good luck.
  
#29
Anonymous Coward   August 24 at 1:31pm
From one Minnesotan to another:

LOVE YOU KARA!!!!
You did fantastic. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
  
#28
FACT   August 24 at 12:08pm
Still here. said:
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David,

You are arrogant and long winded. Bet your employer just loves it when you use their equipment for your personal rant
  
#27
Still Here.   August 24 at 11:28am
I disagree. She did not have a pretty damn good day.
Mark wants facts, according to his post in the part one interview. How is that factual? That's a damn good day? Really?

Fact: She talks toooooooo much and does not produce. In high school, we would say let your feet do the talkin'.
Fact: She is a longggggg way off from breaking 2:20 and being the best in the world. But it is a fact that she talks about it like she's only 30 seconds away from breaking 2:20. The best in the world is under 2:20, right? So then, if she wants to be the best in the world, she'll have to break 2:20, make sense?
Fact: As others have said, she is not gracious to those who finish in front of her. Did you ask the 9 ladies in front of her if they had a great day? No, and I bet they were hurting just as badly and some of them, maybe worse. So then, they could have run a lot faster too.
Fact: I heard food poisoning was possibly a factor. I've had food poisoning and if you "really" have it, you can't run that fast and not have problems earlier in the race. Meaning, it doesn't all of a sudden kick in at 30k. Actually, you'd be hurting so much that you would most likely not even start. Throwing up? We've all done that. I set my pr and threw up several times, so what? I threw up the night before my first marathon, during the race (3 times), and just about 2 seconds after I crossed the finish line. Again, so what?
Fact: When you talk as much as she does and don't come close to producing the results, it's considered worse than bragging Mark, because she really hasn't even done it.
Fact: You can ban me from this site, I don't care Mark. But it is a fact that you and Ryan majorly favor Kara, but you'd never admit it. I was on "another site" and the site owner actually emailed me and said my posts are great and it shows people the other side of the coin, whether they agree or not. Why, because most people are very misinformed. Question Mark: Why did Kara get the bronze in Osaka? If I have to explain it, then you're not very well informed.
Fact: Although it's your site, it doesn't justify your (Mark's) post because you own half of the sandbox. What's your pr Mark and what makes your opinion universal? I've broken 2:30, does that mean my opinion is better than a 3 hour marathoners? Not to me it doesn't. I listen to what's being said, not necessarily who's saying.
Fact: Even if you made this a registered site only, people still have their opinions. Why does Kara's threads have special rules?
Fact: You banned me from posting on thread number one and you can do the same here, it doesn't make you right, only childish for favoring one runner in particular over dozens of others. Does that have to do with her looks?
Fact: This post was not written with sarcasm or disrespect, but facts that you may not like, therefore you can rule with an iron fist or a keyboard, even if you're wrong.
Fact: Dan Knewitz, you are wrong!!!!! I never said WE. Either glasses or an open mind might be in order.
Fact: I have access to hundreds of computers where I work. Each of those has a proxy server with 100's of IP addresses. Play nice Mark. I can also use my cell phone which has web capabilities. Did you see how easily I posted again? Your ego is getting the best of you. I am glad that you started this site and it is a good thing. But you are becoming a "discriminating dictator", and honestly, that is pretty sad. Please post a new rules video or memo and don't play favorites.
Fact: A friendly suggestion. You and Ryan need to plainly lay out the rules. You can't pick and choose. You want to see an Internet lawsuit, check out the state of Massachusetts. They are lined up out the door. Dan Knewitz is not very smart. Did you delete the post that was titled "I Hate Mike", no. Is that not bashing? Even with it being YOUR site, you can't "discriminate" against this poster or that poster, believe it or not. You let one poster voice their opinion, which is not a fact, and then you ban several others because you don't like what they say, which are factual and are backed up with statistics. You call yourself fair?
Good luck with your decision and if I were you I'd remove my IP address from your "banned" list and call it water under the bridge If not, no biggie. I can post from work 5 days a week, which by the way, is my right. It's your call friend, not mine.
David
p.s. To those who are questioning the 2nd fastest woman in American history title in her BIO, I believe that is because she is the 2nd fastest for an American woman to debut at the marathon. The BIO IS very misleading and no, I didn't make that post questioning, but I agree with the poster.
  
#26
Cwl   August 24 at 8:59am
you have to understand the fact that we have only a hand full of good coaches and a stadium of sub-standard ones. the pool of runners we pull from become very small because of this. i think this will change as more information becomes available thru the net and young runners and parents will question training that isn't backed up by proven methods. give it time and i think thing will change in the next 4 or 5 years for distance running in the US.
  
#25
Kara Fan   August 24 at 8:03am
I agree Kip. We have abundant resources and training facilities that are second to none. We have the top scientists (Dr. Dave Martin, Dr. Jack Daniels,etc.). We, in my humble opinion, have inferior coaches, compared to Kenyans, Russians, Chinese, Japanese, etc. Our runners themselves are the product of the parents that didnt keep score in soccer games; with the exception of Kara. She has the heart of a lion and proved it in NY against Paula.
  
#24
Kip   August 23 at 9:02pm
I am sooooo jealous of you americans! I am sure this girl is making tons of money a year and with all the facilities she has! With only the budget she has, I know we could make a 100 strong runners here in kenya.

Running is not easy, you are a good runner Kara just be patient and keep working hard, it will pay off one day. Don't have too high expectations, just train hard and you will win easy.
Best of luck.
  
#23
Not A Speedy626fan   August 23 at 8:59pm
Nice that all of these people have a computer screen to hide behind for all of the negative comments.

SERIOUSLY, If ya aint got anything good to say, PLEASE DON'T
It doesn't do anyone any good.
I don't know, call me crazy, but top three finishes at Boston and NYC, and 10th at worlds.... Not very many people have a better record than that.
For those of us who run, and those of us who say they run, did you come out on top every time when you started a new event? How about racing against the best in the world?
  
#22
Asics   August 23 at 8:43pm
I completely agree with L. Kara has yet to produce a marathon stellar enough to match her talk. I'm still a huge fan, though, and really do wish her the best!!
  
#21
L   August 23 at 8:13pm
I like Kara and am always routing for her to do well, but I also kinda think she and her coach almost set her up for all the harsh criticism that comes whenever she underperforms. They are always so over the top with the "ready to do something big", "could be the best in the world" kinda comments in interviews. I know the athletes have to believe in themselves and not put any boundaries up, but I'm not sure that means you have to continually put it out there for everyone else too. I guess it's just "selling" the athlete - problem is that when you don't deliver it comes back to bite you. Oh well, hopefully they'll be right one of these times! Best of luck to Kara in the future.
  
#20
Mike Mather   August 23 at 8:00pm
I realistically picked her to finish 12th. She went top 10 and her time was a little better than I figured too. What's Kara got to do to get a pat on the back? She hasn't run a lot of marathons, she's pretty darn close to the best we've ever had, and if memory serves me well, she's a lot quicker in the 5K-10K business than most or even all 30-ish American marathoners. She had a pretty damn good day!
  
#19
Speedy626   August 23 at 7:23pm
Always has an excuse of why she lost and never gives credit to her fellow competitors. So over rated and it gives me so much joy to see her come in 10th place.
  
#18
Ricardo Salvador   August 23 at 7:01pm
VERY classy show, to go through with these interviews after what was clearly a taxing event (for her and many other top flight runners), and an emotionally difficult time (being on your feet and conversing after a sub 2:30 is an accomplishment in itself, but handling media peppering with discernment and diplomacy while in early stages of recovery is amazing, and very gracious.)

Best to both Gouchers as they work their way through their personal plans and their training over the next year and a half. Thanks to the FloTrack crew for providing us these snippets so soon after the event.
  
#17
Not A Brojo   August 23 at 6:13pm
he said, "when 10th in the world is your worst marathon, that's pretty good." that's a compliment. not sure why you guys are acting like it was trash-talk. granted, it assumes this was her worst of the three marathons she's run, but I think she would agree.
  
#16
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 4:51pm
reported, a little harsh....yeah!
  
#15
Future Mr. Goucher   August 23 at 3:35pm
Is anybody NOT in love with her?
  
#14
Chaz   August 23 at 3:35pm
Kara, Congrats on 10th overall ! We all understand that you really wanted to medal at Worlds and were pulling for you in spirit to achieve it. Like myself and all others who have trained well for a marathon and finished below expectations is disappointing and disheartening. But as runners that have the HUGE desire to return to the marathon or other distance race, I am sure that you (and Adam) will be back and come back stronger than ever for the next big events. Best wishes to you and Adam on starting a family and having a "little Goucher" or "little Gouchers" :- )
Both of you will be great parents.
  
#13
Troll   August 23 at 1:13pm
Anonymous Coward said:
“Biased. Clear biasness.”
You are a Troll
  
#12
Max Group   August 23 at 1:12pm
Dude did that reporter really ask that? S*** that was kind of harsh.
  
#11
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 1:05pm
b.crew said:
“no matter what happens, Kara is still an inspiration and it's probably a good thing that she's taking a break, we love you kara!”
Biased. Clear biasness.
  
#10
Question?   August 23 at 1:05pm
did I hear letsrun say, "10th in the world for your worst marathon, feels pretty good?". Can't say I'm surprised, but holy geeez. Can someone install a filter on these guys? Does journalistic integrity even exist? a prime example of when people ignore their own core competencies and try to be something they are not.
  
#9
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 12:12pm
Sandra Bullock of the running world. Things will come together. Count on it.
  
#8
b.crew   August 23 at 12:10pm
no matter what happens, Kara is still an inspiration and it's probably a good thing that she's taking a break, we love you kara!
  
#7
Good Cop   August 23 at 11:58am
I know she just ran a marathon, but she just looks tired and worn out. She has dark rings around her eyes. It looks like she is sleep deprived. I bet a million dollars she has insomnia. Her day to day scheduling is too hectic, it needs to be revised. I still think she is a wonderful person.
  
#6
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 11:51am
I hope she has a baby soon! She and Adam will be good parents. Today's result is a sign that it's time to rest.
  
#5
Yourmom   August 23 at 11:02am
Random, if you read her bio on here (under the interview) it says her 3rd place finish in the 3k at World Cup in 2006 and her 10k time ranks her as the second fastest woman of all time.
  
#4
Randumb   August 23 at 10:53am
You are a jerk. You are the reason this website shouldn't allow posters.
  
#3
Random   August 23 at 10:24am
How is it that she is the 2nd fastest woman in American history? Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit Samuelson have both run multiple faster marathons. So what is she the second fastest in? Crying?
  
#2
Littlenukebo   August 23 at 9:38am
food poisoning in part one of the interview??

that would suck suck suck if that were the case.
good classic intervie
L-O-V-A-B-L-E!!!
  
#1
Anonymous Coward   August 23 at 9:38am
I love you Kara!!
  

 

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