- See Less -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 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.
She's not smokin. As others have said, you really need to get out of your basement. There's real women out there, not that they'd want anything to do with you, but maybe they'll let you look. Good luck with that!
Kara.........2:24 plus at Boston. In line with most of the sensible posters on this topic. Sub 2:20..............sure! She'll never break 2:20, ever. Not the first to say it, but I'm saying it anyways.
Haters you say, that is a bit childish don't ya think? It's called being realistic, not a star struck high schooler like yourself. Kara won't be below 2:20 at Boston or even a sub 2:22 that many have spoken of. You must be thinking of Paula. Oh, but wait, you're a Paula hater!!! Your name tells me all I need to know. Childish posts with nothing to back it up. You'll be making excuses when Kara doesn't come through on April 20th. Talk to ya then.
I would also be willing to bet that she will be lucky if she breaks 2:20, EVER! The other gal, Flanagan, will most definitely break 2:20, when she takes up the marathon.
Happy Running!
Mike M.
The guy (Jay) is probably legit and can run as fast as he said. You are obviously jealous or have some personal issues. You've probably never broken 6 minutes for a mile and are a troll or a wanna be who never will be. I don't post here often, but your immature response was so dumb that I felt the need to come to his defense. He's right, as the other poster said. Someone's times are their times. You can't change them and neither can I. You're stuck with your 6:30 pr and he's stuck with his 4:17. With a name like Wow, you are obviously a trouble making troll. Go away and this site will be better off.
I varified the times that he listed on post #32 and he was dead-on. Gallo would have easily defeated Goucher had she ran at Millrose. Also, on paper, Shalane is better than Kara. That can't be argued by anyone.
Happy Running!
Mike M.
Goucher.......4:33.19 (Millrose), she's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goucher wins the millrose mile because..............you can figure it out, but think really, really hard.
Now, is everyone on this board giving kudos to Gallo. Nope. Where's the b. crew now? Gallo gets no credit and Goucher is praised because Kara is better looking.
Thanks Simonsays, times don't lie.
Drake Da Ponte, you know nothing about running. Shalane is better at both the 5k and 10k and will eventually be at the marathon also, and to think I thought you knew something about running. What is Kara's 10k best versus Shalane's? Kara's bronze at the WC was because the lack of talent, you know.............like the best people at that distance weren't in the race. Think about it, Kara pr'd in Beijing and couldn't get better than 10th? Does that help???????????????
Biff.................everyone I run with can run under 5 minutes for the mile, but you're probably right. A lot of people on this site can't and don't know anything about running. That is a fact.
Bif..........that marathon in November did NOTHING to mess up her speedwork. Are you serious? Get a clue dude!
Anonymous Coward, you are a coward. You must live under a rock!
Thermo.............Kara can win a mile race for one reason. The best milers weren't in the race. Marathoner you say? She's got a long way to go! A sub 2:26 is a good start, but Kara has a lot of work to do to drop almost 6 minutes. Running about 5:21 per mile versus 5:33 is a big difference. Her half marathon time beating Paula was downhill and can't be used for comparison. Even Kara knows that!
If you can run a mile and win it...why shouldn't you run that mile? Who cares if you're a marthoner, she's able to do short and long distances so let her be!
go kara!
Shalane ran for the top 3 you moron!!!
Who's got the faster PR's?
Who kicked who'd but by about 30 seconds in Beijing?
Shalane is WAAAAAAAY better at both the 5 and 10k but you are too misinformed and intellectually challenged to figure it out for yourself.
You can remove your jealous head out of your butt about now, people are starting to wonder anonymous coward. Your name fits you well.
b. crew and you are fans because you are both star struck and want to know what kind of toothpaste she uses. It's called insecurity. Grow up!!!!! The facts are the facts, Shalane is better by far. Kara got her butt kicked in the 10,000 and Shalane will kick her butt when she moves up to the marathon. Kara's 4:33 is not that impressive and she knows it, but you morons apparently don't.
jason k
califonia
p.s. Yes, since YOU asked, I've run 4:17.2 look me up.
they're both really good talented runners!
thats why kara beat shalane in the 5k at the trials and the olympics... dude, youre the idiot. i think both of these ladies have to be considered 2 of the best in the world right now in anyting over 5k. (note: i didnt say THE best) and quite frankly, i guess running under 31:00 for the 10k and under 2:27:00 for the marathon isnt considered that great... jason k, get your head out of your butt!
can you run a 4:33?
if so then why weren't you there???!!???
yeah get over yourself!
Okay, now bring on the naysayers!
Jason, you're wrong, she's the best........................sure, whatever.
J.K.
lol
congrats!!