| Represents: | UK  |
|---|---|
| Trains: | Nederland, CO and Palo Alto, CA |
| Born: | 22 October 1973 |
| Educated: | BSc, Exercise Physiology and Biology, University of Wisconsin |
| Coach: | Peter Tegen |
| Sponsor: | New Balance |
Latest posts about Kathy Butler:
- Did You Know…? World Class World Cross Edition
- Gilbert Okari Rocks and Rolls in San Jose
- Weekend Wrap-Up
- Kathy Butler Ready for 3M Half in Austin
- Nyariki, Kiplagat Win BAA Half; Chicago and US 10-Mile Results
- A Busy Weekend for KIMbia
- Chicago Previews
- chasingKIMBIA Season Three
Fast Times
- 1500m: 4:07.68 (Athens WC, 1997)
- 3000m: 8:40.97 (Brussels, 2001)
- 5000m: 15:05.51 (Brussels, 2004)
- 10,000m: 31:36.90 (British Olympic Trials, 2004)
- Marathon: 2:28:39 (Chicago, 2006)
Memorable Races
- 2005 British Championships 10,000m - 1st, 31:45
- 2004 Olympic Games 10,000m - 12th, 31:40
- 2004 British Olympic Trials 10,000m - 1st, 31:36
- 2004 World Cross Country Championships 8k - 11th individual, 3rd team
- 1999 World Cross Country Championships 4k - 4th
- NCAA Cross Country Champion - 1995
- NCAA Outdoor 3000m Champion - 1995, 1996, 1997
Recent Races
- 2007 Chicago Marathon - 10th, 2:48:21
- 2007 Virginia Beach Half Marathon - 9th place, 1:14:17
- 2007 Heart of Summer 10k, Minneapolis, MN - 4th place, 33:16
- 2007 West End 3k, Boulder, CO - 1st place, 9:40
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I have lived in four countries (Scotland, England, Canada and US) and competed for two (Great Britain and Canada).
I have two citizenships and one green card...maybe I'll go for a third citizenship in 5 years!
I had Graves' disease in 1994. It's an autoimmune disease that is in remission.
My training partners include black bears, coyotes, and mountain lions.
Got married by Elvis in the bottom of the grand canyon. Just kidding! Although the Grand Canyon part is true; we flew down in a Helicopter.
I have a website: http://www.kathy-butler.com/