Hey, look at me. I'm Jeremy Wariner.
But I rather be LaShawn Merritt.
This is what every track athlete lives for.
Getting that American flag in your hand and
taking a victory lap around the track
signifies that you are a member of the
hardest team to make, the US Olympic Team.
The residents of Eugene are very proud that
their town is know as Track Town, USA. In
living up to their name, they will be hoisting
the World Championship Trials in 09, the
NCAA Championships in 2010, the US
Championships in 2011, and the US
Olympic Trials in 2012.
Another view of the Willamette River
I spent a lot of time hanging out with my
friends, Lauren Williams and Reese Hoffa.
On the walk up to Pre's Rock we passed an
exhibit by a local artist. He used wood logs
to make figures representative of track and
field events. This is a sprinter in the blocks.
Hotel Eugene: Not exactly the Westin but it
was filled with track fans which made it an
awesome place to stay. It was also only a
five minute walk to the track.
Mel, Len, Joe, and Ed at Pre's Rock.
The residents of Eugene are very proud that
their town is know as Track Town, USA. In
living up to their name, they will be hoisting
the World Championship Trials in 09, the
NCAA Championships in 2010, the US
Championships in 2011, and the US
Olympic Trials in 2012.
Another view of the Willamette River
I spent a lot of time hanging out with my
friends, Lauren Williams and Reese Hoffa.
On the walk up to Pre's Rock we passed an
exhibit by a local artist. He used wood logs
to make figures representative of track and
field events. This is a sprinter in the blocks.
Hotel Eugene: Not exactly the Westin but it
was filled with track fans which made it an
awesome place to stay. It was also only a
five minute walk to the track.
Mel, Len, Joe, and Ed at Pre's Rock.
Thanks to all who have visited this blog and
left comments or sent e-mails. God willing, I
hope to do it again in 2012. It would be fun
to have any of you join us. The trials are over
and the real thing begins on 08-08-08.
Go USA
5 comments:
How's come you're not wearing an Oregon shirt in the first picture??? I think I see Vermont on there. (Although Vermont is a beautiful state!)
Hey! Did you have any trouble posting that many pictures at a time? I seem to only be able to do 4 at a time. Maybe it has to do with the size of the pictures? I'll have to play around with it. Anyway, good job!
My you are observant.Next time I'm in Vermont, I'll wear my Oregon shirt just to make things even.Most of the pictures loaded just fine. I did one at a time. If I tried to do 5 or 6 at a time it might not have worked.
It's true...I'm very observant!
When were you in Vermont??? It's close to Ohio.
We took a tour of the Fall leaves in 2006. Flew to Boston and then toured Plymouth Rock, Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard, Rhode Island, Norman Rockwell Museum, Woodstock, Portland, and Kennebunkport. It was a great trip. The weather was perfect and the leaves had every color of the rainbow.
Oh man!...you should have called us. We would have met you. Rick and I were in Kennebuckport last June. Did you make it to Bar Harbor? I love Boston...except for the traffic. Have not been to Martha's Vineyard; was it wonderful? We've always talked about going to Cape Cod, but haven't made it there yet either. We also love Woodstock. You were not too far from Niagara Falls...have you been there yet?
You guys must make a trip back here in the fall and stay with us. You'd get a kick out of Amish Country.
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