How the Race Was Run
RW's Amby Burfoot spent Sunday morning live-blogging the Trials. Read his mile-by-mile report here.
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It's Kastor, Lewy Boulet & Russell
On a near-perfect morning in Boston, the U.S. Olympic Marathon team is decided.
Watch Race Highlights
Miss the Trials? NBCsports.com has video of the event, including race highlights and interviews.
Older and Wiser
For the Hansons-Brooks women, Sunday is like deja vu all over again.
Race Course Photos
See a photo slideshow of the Women's Trials.
Deena... Duh!
When it comes to U.S. women's marathoning, there's Deena Kastor... then everyone else.
'I Didn't Plan to Be Alone'
Lewy Boulet's race went just as she expected. Sort of.
After 4 Years, Vindication
Blake Russell is no longer thinking of the '04 Trials. Now she's thinking only of Beijing.
LeVan: One Trials Down...
Emily LeVan finishes 67th, minutes over her PR -- but is ecstatic anyway.
Joanie's Record Day
In her final Trials, Samuelson eclipses an age-group mark.
Deena: 'Let's Go'
"I want to run a quick race," says pre-race favorite Deena Kastor.
Joan Samuelson
The winner of the first Women's Marathon Trials is set to run her last.
Best Shape Ever
Elva Dryer aims to make her third Olympic team.
Chat With Samia Akbar
While 2007 was a disappointing year, Samia Akbar believes she can run a 2:32 Sunday morning.
10,000m to Boston
Blake Russell is the only entrant to have qualified with the 10,000m standard of 33:00.
Akor's Layoff
Mary Akor will be running her first marathon in six months when she lines up for Trials.Video
Trials Recap
Interviews with the winners and scenes from a spectacular day.
The Contenders
A who's who of top women looking to earn spots on the Olympic team today.
Trials Countdown
Only three of 160 women can make it to Beijing. Brian Metzler previews the big race.
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Like what you see here? We've got tons more. Check it out...Athlete Interviews
Sheri Piers
The Maine resident is hoping to break 2:40 in this year's Trials.
Caitlin Tormey
This 2005 Princeton grad has a marathon PR of 2:43:30.
Keith Hanson
The co-founder of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project is "really excited" about his team's chances at the Women's Trials.
Heidi Wolfsberger
Wolfsberger is new to the marathon, but has proven she's ready to take on the competition at the Olympic marathon trials.
Mary Akor
This prolific racer notched not one, not two, but an astounding 11 qualifying times to earn her spot at this year's Marathon Trials.
Susan Loken
This 44-year-old superstar will run the women's trials and prove she's only getting better with age.
Blake Russell
After battling numerous injuries and illnesses, Blake Russell is working hard to stay on top and make the Olympic marathon team.
Kate O'Neill
This Boston native took third in her marathon debut and comes into the Trials hoping for a berth on the Olympic marathon team.
Desiree Davila
With some speedy times under her belt, this Hansons-Brooks runner is ready to take on the Trials.
Magdalena Lewy Boulet
The fifth-place finisher from 2004's Trials is back, and looking to "try one more time."
Elva Dryer
The 2004 Olympian talks about nasty winters, confidence, and her preparation for this year's Olympic Marathon Trials.Features
Joan Samuelson
The winner of the first Women's Marathon Trials is set to run her last.
The Contenders
After Deena, who's favored to toe the starting line in Beijing? Here are our picks.
Elva Dryer: A Big Running Heart
This petite, soft-spoken woman also happens to be the fiercest of competitors.
Olympic Effort
To qualify for the Trials, these five women have balanced mega-training with full-time jobs, motherhood, and real-life trauma.
Course Preview
Here's a quick course preview including the obstacles the runners will face.
Joan Benoit Samuelson Turns 50
Reflect on how this big bundle of energy stole the hearts of Americans and forever changed the sport of running for women.
One for the Girls
A look back at the 1984 Women's Olympic Trials Marathon.
The Complete History
The Women's Trials hasn't been around all that long -- the first was run in 1984 -- but the race has packed a lot of drama into that short time.
Race Stats and Facts
From a statistical point of view, here's how this year's U.S. Women's Marathon Trials stacks up.Athlete Blogs, from RunningTimes.com
Zoila Gomez
"My weekly schedule consists of 3 easy days, 2 hard workouts, 2 long runs and double workouts 5 times a week."
Emily LeVan
"The weather? We all have to run in it, and it is one of the things that's out of our control."
Jackie Dikos
"Today I saw the light. It was a big ray of sunshine that has brightened my world."
Ann Alyanak
"When I think back to February and March, it felt like the race would never get here."
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