Former marathon world-record holder Khalid Khannouchi and his wife, Sandra, are parting ways as a married couple. According to a press release posted on the Web site, Races Like a Girl, the two will still remain a relationship as coach and athlete. Sandra has been coaching the Moroccan-turned-American runner for the past 16 years. They met at a road race and have been married for 14 years.

Under his wife’s guidance, Khalid ran the still-standing American marathon record as well as four Chicago Marathon wins.