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Olympic marathoner and former Nike runner releases tell-all memoir

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Kara Goucher at World Championships
Former Nike runner Kara Goucher has published a tell-all memoir about her time on the elite Nike Oregon Project. Goucher soared to stardom after she medaled at the 2007 world championships. Courtesy: Mark Baker/AP

Two-time Olympic marathoner Kara Goucher has a new memoir called, “The Longest Race.” The famed runner from Duluth, Minnesota shares her story of perseverance within a culture of abuse, doping and deception.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Kara Goucher Guest

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