- 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.
THAT GUY IS AN IDIOT!
In Kara's case, a 2:25 best doesn't place her in a position to be a clear favorite entering any major marathon. In relation to her credentials - she did a super job and has no reason to feel bad.
FYI Africa is a continent, I believe the runners were Kenyan and Ethiopians.
Is would have been nice to see an American win today...but it just didn't happen. However, they should both be glad that they are closing the gap.
Kara is amazing and did a great job. It's only her 2nd marathon and she will do great things later on :)
And I don't believe she fell either. It would have been mentioned in one of the press conferences.
“did the camera guy really just yell "I love you Kara?" What a creeper..
And what's with the camera stalking? Seriously flotrack, you need to be more professional. You're like the paparazzi of running.”
And what's with the camera stalking? Seriously flotrack, you need to be more professional. You're like the paparazzi of running.