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.
Great interview ! Enjoyed the 15 min segment. Mark, you do an awesome job with these interviews. Kara, congrats on the bronze at the world's. You have such a beautiful smile. Kara and Adam Goucher as Olympians in 2008 (and hopefully on the medal stand for each of your events) ! Would love to see one of the few couples on the medal stand. Both have too much determination to settle for anything less. All of the best wishes to both of you in 2008 for the Olympics. Mark, keep up the great work !
shes sexy and looks so young what an inspiration....but i tip Paula to kick her ass back to the states when she regains her form. but the gnr was a great result well done Kara
here is the 15 min interview that I told you about from Flotrack. if you can't watch it at work, you can see it tonight. It is a good interview though. Very in depth and informative. But it shows her personality, too.
Kara, can't wait to see you break "31". If you have another 10K this year, you stay with the Africans for as long as you can and let them pull you. Just go all out and see if you make it.
There was a photo of Kara after the 10K where you could really see her core muscle strength, which is probably key to her success - especially for avoiding the kind of injuries which have plagued her career. Great preparation by her coach and a gutsy race performance in hot, muggy weather.
I'm going to show both of my daughters this excellent interview.
Great interview. I watched the 10K and really enjoyed the interview. I also really got a lot out of the video of Kara's workout in Oregon with Alberto Salazar providing comments as Kara ran. Great job.
only just discovered your site, but what a great find! Really appreciate the interview, particularly unedited, because then you get what people really think, and it gives you a lot to think about. If you were a young aspiring runner this interview with Kara is a must to listen to.
Mark, this is a fabulous interview. You brought Kara to us fully and I was glued the entire time. I can't wait to show it to my daughter/runner, who idolizes Kara, Deena, and Shayne.
Mark "Taunting FloTrack 's August 29, 2007 at 7:00pm.
The First day of osaka you have like 15 interviews then less and less and today the big day when "CLASS ACT" Bernard Lagat wins for the USA you have you hands in your pants with kara goucher. Whats the deal.
Adam Goucher, You better keep your eyes out on mark. By the tone of his voice on the interview it sounds like he has nasty little hidden agenda up his sleeve. I mean c'mon, can you see mark doing a 15 minute tyson gay interview.
I watched the race coverage on CBC but didn't get to see the move to beat Pavey. I loved hearing about it in detail from Kara directly. Great interview.
Congratulations Kara.
I've always thought that many of your other interviews were too short. This was quite wonderful, so please never hesitate to put up videos of this length.
Wow! What a great, genuine presence. Congratulations on all of your hard work, and a result you can be proud of always, Kara. From weekend 5kers all the way up to your level, it's all about having no regrets . . . giving it your all. You did, and you've got the satisfaction to prove it.
She is what is great about American distance runners! I can't wait for 2008 Olympics! GO FOR IT KARA! You have shown what u can do at this level.. And BTW... who would have a problem watching as cute and with a great smile for 15 minutes.. or 30..
Kara Goucher and I sit down for a great 15 min talk. I did not edit a thing even when I totally lost my train of thought and had no idea where my next question was going. It is the longest interview we have ever put up but I thought it would be cool to see it all at once. I know our attention spans are not what they used to be but its only 15 mins. If you like this type of interview I might try a couple more like this. If your ADD and its too long let me know and I will keep them to the 5min version and will cut this one up later into three parts. August 29, 2007
15 with a Bronze Medalist Unedited
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she's thee best! and i love her
I'm going to show both of my daughters this excellent interview.
Read his blog.
USATF did not give him access.
What a joke organization!
They are running our sport.
-Just watching out
Mark, great 15'
Congratulations Kara.
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