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 +
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.
Hey Kara- Congratulations!! I ran CC against Adam in High School, ran track at CSU so Ive kept tabs on you guys for a long time- so happy for you both!
Awesome run!!Kara. My wife and I have been following Team Goucher ever since. the reason is we can relate... battling out injuries, work outs and trainings. Now we are getting ready for the Bahrain Marathon Relay and I have to say that Team Goucher-Adam and Kara will be our driving force! WOOOHOOAAH!! Adam and Kara -Marvin and Emieka Philippines
WOW.......Awesome........I've been keeping up with Team Groucher for awhile now and it was exciting to watch you "do your thing". It certainly gives inspiration to all off us who love running just for the sake of the run. Now I'm looking forward to watching Adam......
Way to go Kara! Persistence, hard work, talent, confidence--you have all the qualities of a champion! You ran a great race, inspired us all, and made America proud. What a great person with a beautiful heart and soul and what a great role model. Looking forward to many more fine races. Congratulations!! Flower-Colo Springs
KARA-CONGRATS!!!!!!USA RUNNING!!!Recently got back into running after injuries and will be running the NYC marathon this Nov. Every time I have a bad run I suck it up thinking about all u have been through. thx for the Inspiration!! GO ADAM
I LOVE YOU!!! i hope to find a woman half as amazing as you are in every single way. =] GO KARA!!! YOU RULE!! Spectacular race. Rooting for you the whole season. Good luck next season for Olympic Trials and so on.
yay kara! She is such an inspiration to me, I've spent the first two years of my college career battling injuries, she's proven to me there is great running after injury!
You're amazing, Kara. It's always been incredible following your careers, with the help of my Dad, who keeps me informed of your latest achievements and upcoming events! You and Adam are both stunning in your determination, grace, and talent. CONGRATULATIONS on your exciting win, Kara!
Hello from Duluth from an East HS cross-country parent who proudly watched you run well, long ago! How exciting this is for you. You persevered through injuries to do this! Congratulations to you, Adam, Alberto and Patti and all others who helped you.
Kara you are amazing! I am so proud of you! I might even forgive you for tricking me into running that extra mile this summer! Your work ethic and uncompromising belief that you could achieve at this level are paying off huge! I love you and Adam so much! Get him ready for an equally impressive 5000 in a few days! Well done!!!!
Kara "Heifer"!It's been what, 7 years?? Saw you in runners world "tips from the top" a few months ago and was impressed. Watched you run and wasn't surprised to see you finish up with the Bronze!! That was awesome. I would love to catch up via email once you finish with the maddness that no doubt accompanies one entering the realms of greatness. Marc "the African" Erasmus. Be well my friend and congratulations again on a most momentus achievment.
Way to go, sweetheart! When the phone rang at 7:40am this morning, I knew it was Adam calling to tell me you got your medal! We're all so proud of, and thrilled for, you. You are such an inspiration to us all for holding on to your dreams and goals all these years despite all your injuries, doubts and other set-backs. You have had such an amazing attitude through it all! You've done an amazing thing for yourself, Adam, the entire family & distance running in the USA!!! You're the best daughter-in-law anyone could ask for, and not just because you won the Bronze! I can't wait to see you & give you a great big hug! Good luck to my Adam on the 30th! Much love & congrats, honey. Your #2 mom!
Kara; what an inspiration!! With all you and Adam have been through, this must mean everything. Enjoy it and then set your sights just as high for 2008.
Kara, GREAT tactics and perseverance! You covered Jo's move with apparent ease, had confidence in your kick, and finished really strong. The best is yet to come -- look at how close you are to the best women in the world!
Tactically perfect! great job by you and the group to get you to this point. Congrats-from all of us around the world and especially the USA. You guys deserve it-
Cheers
After watching kara work-out I knew she would be in the hunt for a medal.Alberto is the best.She kept hanging in there and not letting the field get too far away. She went up front with the leaders and put herself in position to get a medal.Kara hope to see you in New York In November.
Congrats!! Way to stay tough and listen!! : ) It paid off for you and our great country!! Thank you for representing the U.S.A. so successfully!! Diana's Aunt Pam
Bronze Medalist and World Champion Kara Goucher talks to Flotrack after winning the bronze at the world championships in osaka about her race and how her training helped her to come third. August 25, 2007
Kara Goucher - Bronze
Living in Australia, I hadn't heard of you before Osaka, but I'm sure we're going to hear a lot more about you now! Fantastic run!!
Cheers