Goucher to Race Radcliffe, Pavey on Sunday

World Championships 10,000 meter bronze medalist Kara Goucher will race marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe and Osaka 10,000m 4th place finisher Jo Pavey on Sunday in England's BUPA Great North Run, a half marathon.

We found the news in this snarky, very British story about Paula Radcliffe's return from a nearly two-year competitive lay-off.

The challenge of racing the woman with the most recognizable name in the sport and the rematch with the runner Goucher (pictured) pipped for the Osaka bronze aside, it will be interesting to see what the Duluth East graduate can do over the 13.1 mile distance.

With Alberto Salazar as her coach, might there be a full marathon in her near future as well?

Photo by Paul Merca.