Different paths of return for Radcliffe, Goucher
Paula Radcliffe and Kara Goucher have become fast friends in recent months while learning that they are both pregnant and have the same due date. As the women eye their returns to competition next year, they figure to take different routes back.
By Joe Battaglia, Universal Sports | Posted: Jun 14, 7:11a ET | Updated: Jun 14, 7:08a ET

Things between Paula Radcliffe and Kara Goucher couldn't be more simpatico.
The two marathoners forged a tight bond over the winter and early spring when Radcliffe traveled to Portland, Oregon to train with Goucher and capitalize on the facilities and support offered at Nike headquarters.