June 2008
Nike Unveils Team USA’s Most Innovative, Lightest Footwear and Apparel Designs Ever
(from Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. (1 July, 2008) – Nike athletes, including Lauryn Williams, premiered Nike’s USA Track and Field (USATF) uniforms, which will be worn by members of the 2008 Olympic Team for Track & Field, before a sold-out crowd of 20,000 fans at the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward Field during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.
Gay stuns with fastest-ever 100 meters
(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - If the sprinting world had any question about how prepared Tyson Gay is to repeat his gold-medal performances of the 2007 World Championships at the Olympic Games, he answered that question with a roar Sunday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.
Gay shatters AR; powerful womens 100 and mens SP teams take shape
(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - Only three final events were on the schedule Saturday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.
Stirring performances put Flanagan, Goucher and Yoder Begley on Olympic Team
(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - In a race that truly captured the essence of the Olympic Trials, three fast and determined women became the first athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games from Friday's opening day of competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.
Men’s Middle/Long Distance Runners & Race Walkers ready for Olympic Trials
(From USATF Press Release, Monday, June 23, 2008) Eugene, Oregon. - Bernard Lagat, Alan Webb, Khadevis Robinson, Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi, Matt Tegenkamp, Galen Rupp and Tim Seaman are just a few of the top U.S. men's middle/long distance competitors and race walkers
Womens distance runners and race walkers head to Eugene
From USATF Press Release, June 26, 2008)EUGENE, Ore. -Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Shannon Rowbury, Lisa Galaviz, Treniere Clement, Jenny Barringer and Teresa Vaill lead a strong contingent of women who will compete in the women's middle/long distance and race walk events at the 2008 U.S.
Hit The Dirt at Walker Ranch
As spring bleeds into summer, Boulder’s trails become popular as ever with hikers and trail runners. Chautauqua in particular can seem swarmed, and finding parking can be a challenge before you even hit the trail. The crowds tend to stick to the front side of the Flatirons, however.
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Columbus Running Company Mile Dash
Celebrate the Dublin’s Columbus Running Company 4th anniversary with their annual Mile Dash. Enjoy an evening one mile run and then enjoy the party at Buffalo Wild Wings. The race starts at 5:00 p.m. Get to the store early to register and enjoy the one day store sale.
DISTANCE LEGENDS
(Matt McGowan, April 2008, RunOhio) Four years ago at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field in Sacramento, California, 1964 Olympic 5,000 meter Gold medalist Bob Schul was discussing with me his desire to put together a DVD spotlighting some of the athletes who helped make distance