#first2fly

I was fortunate enough to pick up a pair of Flyknit Racers today.  I have only tried them on and haven't run in them yet.  Soon.  Very soon.  The fit is awesome!  I can't get over the feel of the upper.  In terms of cushioning, I would say they are not as spongy as the Lunar Racers but with more cushion than the Zoom Streak or Lunar Spider.

Nike Flyknits

I'm hoping to get a pair of these when they come out.  I tried them out in Eugene, OR, and they felt incredibly light and fit really well.

Nike Flyknits

800 Repeats Again!!!

As if yesterday's workout wasn't enough, I did 800 repeats again.  But today, they included Cat Hill.  No more speed workouts for this week!

800m Repeats

Yesterday was quite possibly the worst weather I've experienced this summer.  (I missed a few days of the last heat wave because I was in Oregon.)  I really didn't pay much attention to my splits.  I just wanted to get the workout over with.  But here are the splits anyway.  2:55, 2:45, 2:42, 2:42, 2:42, 2:48.  Got a nice surprise and ran into Erika right before the workout.

Olympic Track & Field Trials

Hayward Field, Eugene OR

I had the privilege of watching two days of the Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, OR.  The men's and women's 1500 finals were excellent races.  Leo Manzano won the men's race.  Seeing a guy who is only 5'5" out kicking everyone else down the homestretch was incredible.  No trip to Eugene would be complete without a trip to see Pre's Rock.  

Pre's Rock

After the trials were over, we drove up to Portland.  I discovered Voo Doo Donuts and was quickly sent into a sugar induced coma by a ginormous apple fritter.  Got a tour of the Nike campus.  That place is amazing!  

A box of Voo Doo Donuts

Nike Campus

Denie, Josh, and Me

Statue of Michael Johnson

Track on Nike Campus

Trees growing on the infield!

How cool is that?!