I grew up and went to college in Eugene, Oregon, Track Capital USA (one of several, I admit, but then I'm biased).
I ran track and cross country in high school and junior college. I was never better than the bottom of the heap in J.C., though. Unfortunately, I had to quit running competitely in the mid '70's and stopped running entirely in the mid '80's because of to many accumulated stress injuries to tendons. I even stopped subscribing to Track and Field News in 1991, so by this time I've entirely lost touch with the sport.
I always know where to find any information I want, though. Track & Field News has an excellent web site, with more information than most people care about.
Hi JimTorr,
So you have a feel for the stuff, obviously. I probably suscribed to TFN for about 10 years. Probaby from 75 to 85.
Did you watch Rudy Chapa run at Eugene? And then those two brothers from Oregon after that, in the early 80s. They were great. I ran at another PAC 10 school. Walked on as a senior and made the team but got injured. I really wasn't that good. 4:17 mile in practice and a 9:02 in the rain, which isn't easy when you wear glasses. I try to catch some CAL meets. The times seem pretty slow, but there's no hype at least.
It was a big part of your life when you were younger.
I'll refer any questions to you............