Kara Goucher took Eugene, OR and the 2008 Trials by storm, bringing home a gold medal in the 5000m and a silver in the 10,000m. Her standout performances secured her two coveted spots on the Hardest Team to Make.
Inside Nike Running readers passed along a slew of congrats for Kara. Here’s what they had to say:
Hi Kara,
Congratulations on your wonderful achievements. I just spend an hour
watching your interviews. It was really great to see you so happy and
enjoying the fruits of your hard work.
Best of Luck!
Jerry Rudy
Kara-
Watching you run in the 10k and the 5k was incredibly inspiring. You’ve motivated me to get up and run everyday and push through all the injuries I’ve had this season. Keep it up Kara, you’re amazing. And good luck in Beijing!
-Zoe
Kara,
Congratulations on your success and good luck in Beijing. We have enjoyed watching you run. Best wishes to your mom and family.We will be praying for your health and safety.
Sincerely,
Nancy, Chuck, Stephen & Mark Wheeler Handlon, Rochester, MN
Kara,
First off all I want to congratulate you on all of your success and Good Luck with your upcoming races. I am so excited to see you run at the Games. I wanted to thank you and let you know what a positive inspiration and influences you have had on my life through out the past 2 years. Whenever I am having the difficult days where it seems as if all is lost I just search for one of your interviews and you motivate me to get back up on my feet and stop feeling sorry for myself. I am sure every runner has an idol no matter what level they are at, and you are mine. So keep up the good work!!! And keep Believing in yourself because obviously believe does work!!!
Best wishes,
Anissa Angelosante
Kara,
Congratulations on making the US Games Team. Your race was awesome. We will be routing for you in Beijing.
Sincerely,
Larry G. Wells
Hi Kara,
Congrats on your win in the 5k today-it was amazing to watch! And congrats on the 10k too! You’re such an amazing runner and such an inspiration for may young distance runners like me. Good luck in Beijing!!! I’ll be watching for you!!
Kathleen (Katie) McCafferty
