The Gouchers

[emartin10]

If you get a chance to pick up the new Runner's World, there is a really cool article about Adam and Kara Goucher in there this month. It's a pretty cool look at professional running, and makes me a little envious that I'm sitting at a desk.....

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[kmwest]

Don't read RW anymore, but Running Times recently had a profile of Kara Goucher.

Running Times is owned by Rodale now. Hope it doesn't turn it into a watered-down piece of shit full of weight loss tips. There's already one of those running mags...

Although I just bought an issue of RT and they have an offer for a year of RT and a year of RW, both for $25. I might go for that.

[twinsavsvikingsfan]

I still read RW and did catch that article. I have seen a difference in RT since the change, but it's still head and shoulders above RW. I've become a regular reader of Marathon and Beyond. An excellent publication that puts Rw and RT to shame, IMO.

However, I've developed a slight crush on Shalane Flanagan, so the new RT cover is alright with me.

[Barrett]

I have been following the couple since they started training with nike. Adam is my hero and Kara is my crush. She is no Jessica Biel. I have been subscribing to RW for a long time, the only thing I don't like is there nutritional advice. They are telling runners to eat like 1800 calories!!!!! Isn't that a little low.

[kmwest]

Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher are both pretty hot, I'll give y'all that one. Deena Kastor isn't bad for a woman of her age.

Trail Runner is a great magazine too, but obviously focused on that section of the sport. RW does have some good historical articles and breakouts of big marathons.

[emartin10]

I read RW for motivation, they do a fantastic job of profiling different athletes as well as providing really good, inspiring stories.

RT is great for the running advice.

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[misstenacity]

Originally Posted by kmwest

Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher are both pretty hot, I'll give y'all that one. Deena Kastor isn't bad for a woman of her age.

Deena is just 5 years older than Kara, don't forget. Way to make us "thirtysomethings" feel like we're doing ok for women "of our age"....

[kmwest]

My mistake then on Deena's age.. I thought she was in her 40s.

I appreciate women in their 30s!

[twinsavsvikingsfan]

Ralph, we've talked about you staying down in your age bracket!

[kmwest]

:-D

[kmwest]

Ok, I just saw the cover of that issue of RW! Adam Goucher is a lucky man...

[emartin10]

Yes he is. She is smokin.

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[Barrett]

She smokin and she is an Olympian.

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