Yes/No: Goucher in the Top-5 at Boston?

In 2009, Kara Goucher led the Boston Marathon in the late stages of the race before getting outkicked and placing third, nine seconds behind the winner Salina Kosgei of Kenya. Goucher returns in 2011, fit as always, but now traveling with an additional member of her family. Boston will represent Goucher's return to marathon racing after the birth of her son, Colton, in September.

The field is outstanding as there are about eight women who legitimately have a realistic chance to win. Kara Goucher is certainly one of them; where will she finish?

Y/N: Will Kara Goucher finish among the top five females at the Boston Marathon on Monday?

Kara Goucher ran 1:09:03 at the Half Marathon in New York on March 20th. She blogs about her recent training and indicates that her strength is at a higher level than it was in 2009. Goucher will be six months post-pregnancy in the Boston Marathon and her fitness seems to be increasing each times she races.

The field is formidable. The top two finishers from 2010 return - Teyba Erkesso and Tatyana Pushkareva. Four-time champion Catherine Ndereba will return to Boston as will 2008 winner/2009 runner-up, Dire Tune. Florence Kiplagat will make her marathon debut with a resume that includes 2009 IAAF Cross Country Champion and 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Champion. The winner of the Half Marathon in New York where Goucher placed third was Caroline Rotich and she will make her presence felt in Boston as well. Kim Smith enters the race with a 1:07:36 half marathon time under her belt from February.

Lastly, the United States boasts more contenders than just Goucher. Desiree Davila is the fourth-fastest American of all-time after running 2:26 at Chicago last year. Veteran Blake Russell is also running her first marathon after having a child.

For more information, read the previews from the Boston Marathon website, USATF, IAAF, the Boston Herald and Universal Sports.

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