MAY 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Redesigned Website ..........................2 Business Members ...................... 2, 3 Eugene to Welcome First Call...................................................3 Volunteer for Marathon ....................3 Prandini....................................................4 Event Calendar ................................4, 5 MASTERS NEWSLETTER the World in 2021 Vin Lananna ...........................................5 Pre Classic ............................................. 6 Talented Newcomers ....................... 8 Butte to Butte .......................................7 Hayward Excitement ..........................7 T&F Homecoming .............................. 8 Run/Walk on May 14 Join us for the next Oregon Track Club running/walking event May 14 at 6 pm at Pre’s Trail, Alton Baker Park. These events are infor- mal and free to OTC members. The courses will be marked, and timed results will be presented. These events are a fun way to achieve goals, improve fitness, meet new friends, learn something new, volunteer more or save money. All ages and abilities are welcome. OF IAAF COURTESY PHOTO Entry Fees: Free for Oregon IAAF President Lamine Diack congratulates Vin Lananna on TrackTown hosting the 2021 World Championships.. Track Club members, $5 for non- OTC members. The world will be coming to Eugene after gene and TrackTown USA will officially host Registration: On the event day, from 5 pm to 5:45 pm. Please fill all. the nine-day, biennial meet at historic Hay- out the entry form on the OTC Disappointment from narrowly missing ward Field. website: www.oregontrackclub.org out on the 2019 World Championships last Now many more of the world’s best ath- and bring to the event. Course: The 5K (3.1 mile) XC November turned into pure elation after letes will get to experience what makes course starts and finishes on Pre’s a surprise announcement the morning of Hayward Field such a hallowed spot in the Trail. April 16 that the IAAF had awarded the 2021 world of track and field. Spectators from Oregon Track Club Office World Championships to Eugene. around the globe will also have the oppor- Hours: Monday-Friday, “We are humbled by the bold leadership tunity to see what makes a meet here so 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PDT 2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 201 shown by the IAAF Council,” TrackTown USA special. Eugene, OR 97401 President Vin Lananna said. “We are thrilled It is a truly remarkable turn of events. Phone: 541-343-7247 Email: [email protected] to be able to welcome the world in 2021.” The idea of a World Championships at Hay- OnTrack is published by the It marks the first time the outdoor worlds ward Field seemed lofty only a few years Oregon Track Club Board of Directors. Oregon Track Club, P.O. Box 11364, Eugene, OR 97440 Issue #52, May 2015 will be held in the U.S. since their inception ago. Over time, the concept evolved to be Distributed free monthly. www.oregontrackclub.org • [email protected] in 1983. USA Track & Field, the City of Eu- continued on page 4 OnTrack MAY 2015 Business Members New Website Ready for Visitors AHM Brands Brown Contracting, Inc. Updates to websites are time-con- Board members, Chris Meeker and Phil Byrke Beller MD, - Pacific Women’s Ctr suming and costly propositions. Like cell Sutton, to evaluate the feasibility of sug- CAMERON MCCARTHY LANDSCAPE phones, as soon as one is rolled out, work gestions, given the Club’s financial con- ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS – CHAMPION SUPPORTER on another version should probably be straints. Cascade Dermatology started. So when Oregon Track Club set Fortunately, OTC has a willing collabo- Chambers Construction Company CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON & 5K – out two years ago to redesign our online rator in businessman Ross Krempley, CHAMPION SUPPORTER look, we knew the process would be chal- founder of runnerspace.com. An expert in Creswell Health & Rehabilitation lenging. We had ideas and dreams of what building sites that allow uploading of any Center Curtis Restaurant Equipment we hoped to accomplish, but weren’t sure type of content, managing where it ap- Custom Orthotics how to achieve them. pears and stylizing it with preset designs, D2000 Safety, Inc. After much information gathering and Ross provided the technical know-how Dave Henry Real Estate Services, Inc. David E. Carmichael, Attorney technical mastery by many computer and coding personnel to make our dreams Douglas Gallagher Law Office savvy individuals, we are happy to an- reality. Ross, another former OTC Board Eclectic Edge Racing nounce that our new website platform member and UO runner, helped shepherd Eugene Airport Eugene Marathon went “live” on April 13. the design phase, taking ideas from our Eugene Physical Therapy, LLC – It has been six years since Oregon marketing and media team and figur- Supporter Member Eugene Running Club Track Club made significant changes to ing out ways to incorporate those ideas Eugene Running Company our website. The OTC Marketing and Media within the context of our multi-faceted Eugene Wellness Center Committee held meetings to determine web presence. Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission what to do and how best to accomplish We hope you enjoy our new desktop/ European Touch Painting Co a makeover to our site. In a survey of our mobile/tablet format, find it user-friendly Fitness Link’s Performance and membership, many of you expressed sug- and return frequently. You can access Training Center Franklin R. Lulich, CPA, P.C. gestions on how to improve the look and news about OTC, our business sponsors, GANT Custom Homes – Supporter navigation. The committee tasked two community races, UO Track & Field and Member Garden Way Chiropractic Center knowledgeable and very able former OTC TrackTown USA opportunities. Gleaves Swearingen LLP, Attorneys at Law Golden Realty Handy Ed Construction Health & Safety Institute Home Federal Bank – Supporter Member Hughes Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors – Supporter Member Hutchinson, Cox, Coons, Orr & Sherlock, P.C. Innovative Print Group Kalen Electric & Machinery, Inc. Kathleen Dugan LMT Kernutt Stokes LLP Let’s Move LLC Lile/Eugene Moving & Storage Locklear Leatherworks LLC LPL Financial - Kelly G. Higgins, Financial Advisor Visit the Oregon Track Club’s redesigned website at OregonTrackClub.org. 2 www.oregontrackclub.org OREGON TRACK CLUB First Call: Let Spring Begin Business Members Marilyn Milne at Public Relations munity. I hope you can share in the ex- Services LLC – Supporter by Erin Regali, OTC President Member April was a great citement and help cheer on all those en- Mark Stapleton DMD, MSD, PC month on the track, thusiastic athletes if you aren’t already Dentistry For Children Michael Keller Realty of Spokane, the field and on the out there competing yourself! WA – Supporter Member trails in our communi- Mike Fanelli, San Francisco Real Estate ty! Here are just a few Musgrove Mortuaries & Cemeteries items that capture the Sign Up Today as a National Fire Fighter – Supporter excitement: Member NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE – • The Eugene School District middle Marathon Volunteer CHAMPION SUPPORTER school meets kicked off in April with There is still time to sign up to volun- Nike Running Eugene many young students participating in teer for the Eugene Marathon race week- On Track and Field, Inc. OREGON DENTAL CARE – CHAMPION our great sport. end. Course marshals, corral attendants SUPPORTER • The high school season is in full gear and finish line helpers are just some of Pacific Continential Bank the positions still available. Pink Buffalo Racing throughout our state. These student- Postal Pharmacy, Inc. athletes will be busy competing each To volunteer, email volunteer@eugen- Prichard Partners, Inc. week, working hard to earn those emarathon.com or visit www.eugenema- RANDOM LENGTHS – CHAMPION rathon.com/volunteer for more info. SUPPORTER cherished personal records and hop- RBC Wealth Management, Todd G. ing to reach the state meet at Hay- There is also still time to register for Bosworth ward Field in late May. any of the four races. Online registration Rexius Forest By-Products Rogue Ales & Spirits– Supporter • The University of Oregon hosted the closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 4. After that Member annual Pepsi Invitational, culminated you can register in person at the Health Run Hub Northwest – Supporter & Fitness Expo at the Lane Events Center Member with team victories by the Duck men Runnin’ Wild and women. on May 8 and 9. Sapient Private Wealth • The Oregon track and field team host- If you can’t run or volunteer, make sure Management Sightline Property Inspections you cheer! Get out on the course for ei- ed the Oregon Relays for high school, SLOCUM ORTHOPEDICS, PC – collegiate and professional athletes ther the 5K or kids’ dash on Saturday, CHAMPION SUPPORTER May 9, or the full or half marathons on Springfield Area Chamber of at Hayward Field. Commerce • The Oregon Track Club Masters hosted Sunday, May 10, and show everyone why Taylor Made Homes the annual Hayward Classic for mas- this is TrackTown USA! You can find the The Carpet Company course maps at www.eugenemarathon. TRACK TOWN PIZZA – CHAMPION ters track and field athletes. SUPPORTER • The Oregon Track Club hosted the com. TRACKTOWN ORTHODONTICS – CHAMPION SUPPORTER second event in our monthly Run/ Trisha Kluge, LMT Walk series at Alton Baker Park. TYREE OIL, INC. – CHAMPION This just names a few of the great track SUPPORTER Univera - (Molly England) and field activities going on in our com- Valley River Inn Vox Public Relations Public Affairs – Supporter Member Wildish Land Company – Supporter Member Wilson Sound and Lights World Wheelchair Sports – Supporter Member 3 OnTrack MAY 2015 sector, the national Olympic Committee, EVENTS CALENDAR Eugene Wins NBC and a particularly enthusiastic pub- (Always confirm event with event host) continued from page 1 lic are joining forces,” said IAAF President not only a possibility but our destiny as May Lamine Diack. the announcement for the 2019 worlds 3 ............ Hustle 4 Health- 1M, 5K, The 2021 World Championships will be approached.