News10 Sep 2008


Goucher to debut at marathon distance in New York

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Kara Goucher building her gap on Paula Radcliffe (© Getty Images)

United States Olympian and 2007 World Championships 10,000m bronze medalist Kara Goucher will make her much-anticipated marathon debut at the ING New York City Marathon 2008 on Sunday, 2 November, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race

“Last year when I watched the race first hand, I decided I wanted to run in New York,” said Goucher. “The ING New York City Marathon is one of the most prestigious, and the course is challenging, so I’m excited for my first marathon to be this one. I have a strong emotional connection to New York,
as it is where I was born, where my family lives, and where my father passed away. This one will be personal for me and my family.”

Goucher, 30, of Portland, OR, is the latest in a line of stars to make their debuts in New York, including Grete Waitz (1978), Goucher’s coach Alberto Salazar (1980), Liz McColgan (1991), Deena Kastor (2001), Marla Runyan (2002), Meb Keflezighi (2002), and Dathan Ritzenhein (2006).

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