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Deena: 'It's About Time to Get Going'

"I want to run a quick race," says pre-race favorite Deena Kastor, who is hoping to run a 2:25... "if all goes well."

Joan Samuelson

The winner of the first Women's Marathon Trials is set to run her last.

Sheri Piers

The Maine resident is hoping to break 2:40 in this year's 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.

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.

Keith Hanson

The co-founder of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project is "really excited" about his team's chances at the Women's Trials.

Elva Dryer

The 2004 Olympian talks about nasty winters, confidence, and her preparation for this year's Olympic Marathon Trials.

Magdalena Lewy Boulet

The fifth-place finisher from 2004's Trials is back, and looking to "try one more time."

Course Preview

Here's a quick course preview including the obstacles the runners will face.

The Contenders

After Deena, who's favored to toe the starting line in Beijing? Here are our picks.

Deena Kastor: Everybody's Favorite

Aiming for a Trials victory -- and one more run at an Olympic medal -- Deena Kastor discusses Beijing's pollution, performance-enhancing drugs, and life after the Olympics. BONUS: Watch video of Deena training at home in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

Olympic Effort

To qualify for the Trials, these five women have balanced mega-training with full-time jobs, motherhood, and real-life trauma.

Heidi Wolfsberger

Wolfsberger is new to the marathon, but has proven she's ready to take on the competition at the Olympic marathon trials.

Colleen De Reuck

This veteran marathoner talks about her career and her chances of making the Olympic team.

Blake Russell

After battling numerous injuries and illnesses, Blake Russell is working hard to stay on top and make the Olympic marathon team.

Desiree Davila

With some speedy times under her belt, this Hansons-Brooks runner is ready to take on the Trials.

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.

Marla Runyan

Will a back injury keep Marla Runyan out of the Marathon Trials? Not if she can help it.