Kara Goucher: Smacking down the boys and returning to Boston

Runner\’s World reported yesterday (link below) that Kara Goucher has chosen the 2011 Boston Marathon to be her first marathon following the birth of her first child, colt this past September. From what she says in the RW article, the 2009 Boston Marathon 3rd place finisher can\’t think of a better place to make her return. [LINK]

Prior to Boston, however, Kara has her eye set on some other goals. In 2009 she won the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon beating ALL other comers, male and female alike. Next year, when she heads to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon on January 16, she\’s got someone specific in her sights. Mario Fraioli from competitor.com has made it clear that he wants to beat Kara. So, in true badass fashion, Kara wants to beat him! Should be a great race! [LINK]