Fun At Parties with Kara Goucher

Two-time Olympian, author, and analyst Kara Goucher joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s U.S. Track & Field Championships, share her reaction to the news that marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, and talk about the bravery required to write her book and call out cheating and abuse in her sport. Plus, the LPGA’s elite hit the links in the UK, two beloved players from different sports are back in action, and the WNBA gets a neon green surprise.

• Check out Kara’s book The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team here

• The full broadcast schedule for US Track & Field Championships can be found here 

• The AIG Women’s Open schedule can be found here

• The AUSL All-Star Cup schedule and tickets can be found here 

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