Kara Goucher

While Kara Goucher trains in the comfy confines of Portland, Oregon, Mario Fraioli retreats to...Worcester, Massachusetts?!?

This week, Competitor.com's Mario Fraioli talks about Kara Goucher calling him out recently, we recap the top-5 moments of 2010 and go over some must-have holiday gifts for runners.

Smack talk escalates between Olympian Kara Goucher and competitor.com editor Mario Fraioli ahead of Phoenix Showdown.

One of America's best marathoners is back on the roads again.

Kara Goucher called me out--and no, I'm not going to cry about it.

Could this be the year we see an American champion?

One of America's fastest marathoners gave birth to her first child in September.

There appears to be the hint of a running boom for American women.

Consistent, injury-free training has helped Desiree Davila become one of the best marathoners in the U.S.

Many elite women struggle balancing their instincts to compete with their desire to become mothers.

The author learned a lot from her first race through the five boroughs.

American runs personal best to finish fourth at Chicago Marathon.