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Wednesday, 7/20/22

Must see. On You Tube. Race video of the finals of the men’s 400 meters and 400 hurdles. …And while there, check out the women’s and men’s 200 meter prelims on Monday. Our seats immediately next to the start, in full sun, in full sun. Very close to the runners, about 15 yards.

Cathal Dennehy, Irish sportswriter, on Pre fix.

Tuesday, 7/19/22

About the World Athletic Champs. We were there last night. In our $95 per seats. Packed house. Smart, friendly, courteous crowd, volunteers and administrators. A compelling, memorable three hours. Loved it all. …Why aren’t you here?

Monday, 7/18/22

USA! USA! USA!

Watch the men’s marathon. We did. It streamed by us six times, as close as six feet away. You might catch us at 1:51.46. Skinny short guy with a long blonde mate recording with a smart phone. …Stand by for our contribution. …It was a total thrill. Tonight we  attend at Hayward Field.

Friday, 7/15/22

World Championships start today! And the on-going TdF ain’t bad either.

Great article: The WC & Eugene: An Unlikely Alliance 6 Decades In The Making

Wednesday, 7/13/22

Hey, come to Eugene and go for walks and talks with Vin Lananna and other major figures on Pre’s Trail. Story

It is estimated that one billion people will watch the World Athletic Championships Oregon 22. Lotsa eyeballs.

Monday, 7/11/22

Video: Running Trails in Eugene, Oregon …We live three houses from an entry to the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail.

Sunday, 7/10/22

Pre Can’t Be Stopped

Saturday, 7/9/22

How Eugene Became “The Track Capital Of The World”

Thursday, 7/7/22

Butte to Butte 5K results.  In the thrilling 75-79 male competition, friend Les Castle kicked by in the last 25 yards, Don 40 seconds slower than age group record set in 2021.

Our friend Collleen Milliman, 95, won her age group, set record with a 51:43. She ran smiling the whole way. …Recently, she set a world record in the mile. Watch.

Saturday, 7/2/22

Tethered to, always on your gizmo? Get a life!