http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php Fri, 18 May 2012 01:20:55 +0000 1 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16594
But now, a women's 10k has been added as well, and will include the multi-Olympic gold medalist and WR holder, Tirunesh Dibaba. And THE BEST part is that Friday night's session IS FREE OF CHARGE!

Here's the press release. YOU DO NOT want to miss this!

Eugene, Oregon—Add another feather in the cap of Hollister Night at Hayward. Already the host of Kenya’s Olympic trials selection race in the men’s 10,000 meters, the Friday portion of the 38th Prefontaine Classic, named in honor of the late Geoff Hollister, has added reigning double Olympic gold medalist Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia to the women’s 10K, fresh off a victory in Sunday’s Carlsbad 5K road race.

This year’s Pre Classic will be held June 1-2 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Admission is free on Friday, thanks to long-time sponsor NIKE, in tribute to Hollister, one of the original executives at the company.

Dibaba is the world record holder in the 5K (14:11.15) and second fastest ever at 10K (29:54.66). She is the owner of 11 Olympic or World gold medals, but missed the 2011 season while recovering from injury. Her 5K/10K double at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was the first time a woman won both events at the same Olympics. She has been ranked No. 1 in the world nine times by Track & Field Newsat either 10K or 5K, including 2010 when she was No. 1 in both. Dibaba will turn 27 on June 1, the day of the Pre Classic women’s 10K. She is married to Sileshi Sihine, himself a two-time Olympic silver medalist (2004 and 2008 10K).

Dibaba headlines a talented international field with a definite East African accent, as 14 of the entrants are from Ethiopia (9) or Kenya (5) and another competes for Azerbaijan but was born in Ethiopia. The lone runner without a tie to East Africa is American Amy Yoder Begley, the fourth-fastest American ever (31:13.78) and a 2008 Olympian who was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in 2009 and 2010 by Track & Field News. The field plans to tap into Eugene’s energy for fueling excellent distance performances.

An accomplished group of veterans is looking for a springboard to the Olympics, led by Worknesh Kidane (30:07.15) of Ethiopia, who is a two-time Olympian (4th in 2004), a two-time World cross country champion, and the 2003 World Championships silver medalist at 10K. She is joined by a trio of fellow sub-31:00 runners: Wude Ayalew (30:11.87) of Ethiopia, the 2009 World Championships bronze medalist at 10K; Lucy Kabuu Wangui (30:39.96) of Kenya, a two-time Olympic finalist who has been ranked in the world’s top 10 three times by T&FN; and Aberu Kebede (30:48.26) of Ethiopia, the 2009 World half-marathon bronze medalist who finished 12th in last year’s World Championships marathon. Add to that group Sule Utura (32:06.89) of Ethiopia, who was ranked No. 8 in the world last year at 5K by T&FN, and Pauline Korikwiang (31:06.29) of Kenya, a former World cross country champion who was ranked No. 7 in the 10K in 2010.

Several gifted young runners with impressive credentials are also looking to the big stage: Belaynesh Oljira (31:17.80) of Ethiopia is a 21-year-old who is the defending Ethiopian national champion; Tigist Kiros Gebreselassie (31:20.38) of Ethiopia is a 19-year-old who was a finalist in last year’s World Championships; and Ethiopian-born Layes Abdullayeva (32:18.05) of Azerbaijan, who will turn 21 three days before the race, swept the 5K and 10K at last summer’s European under-23 championships.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 01:20:55 +0000 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16594 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16681
For those of you new to the Goose run, it's about a 7 mile run up a big hill; about 1000 feet of elevation gain, part road part trail. Very scenic course through Washington Park, the Rose Garden and on to the Wildwood trail. It finishes at Pittock Mansion with great views of Portland and Mt. Hood.

We meet at the corner of SW 19th Ave. and SW Madison St.. This is about 100 meters from the Goose Hollow Inn and about 150 meters from the Goose Hollow/SW Jefferson St. MAX stop. Run starts at 6PM.

I won't be going very fast so if anyone is concerned about being left behind, that won't happen!

See you tonight!

Jeff]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 22:37:59 +0000 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16681 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5503 You don't really want to start a new thread so you do the next logical thing.... you hijack a post. Of course, we never do this on purpose...or maybe we do....but the point is DalGal & I would like you to hijack away! Whatever is on your mind.... Seriously....post it here!

Cool Beans!

Jenni & Kristin
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 21:32:48 +0000 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5503 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16558
Because of our stellar reputation for providing AWESOME pacers for the Portland Marathon, the organizers of this year's Rock 'N Roll Portland Half Marathon have approached our club to see if we'd like to pace their event.

They are looking for pace group leaders for the times below and will COMP you into their event for pacing! Unlike the Portland Marathon, we will have each pacer run the whole half marathon. No 1st half/2nd half pacers here.

What you will get: FREE entry, TRL Pace Team shirt (which you must wear during the race), the fun and satisfaction of helping thousands of fellow runners reach their goals.

What is expected of you: to be able to ACCURATELY pace the whole 13.1 miles at your chosen pace group, to interact with/encourage/advise the runners in your pace group, the ability to work a booth at the pre-race expo (details on this TBA).

If you are interested, you MUST BE a current, paid TRL member. Please either reply to this thread or PM me with 1) which pace group you'd like to lead, 2) your tech shirt size, 3) your contact info (phone and email). First come, first served.

Here are the pace groups needed (again, ONE free entry per group):

Half Marathon Pace Times

1:45 = 8:00.5/mile (Keith (L), Glen (M))

2:00 = 9:09.2/mile (Amy (S), Erik (L))

2:15 = 10:17.8/mile (Tiffany (S))

2:30 = 11:26.5/mile (Steve S.(L))

2:45 = 12:35.1/mile (Mike Ryan (M))

3:00 = 13:43.8/mile (Maryalicia (L))]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:05 +0000 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16558 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4974
- Rizzo running up SE Division St. around 20th, while I was driving down it
- Win, I think, up by Good Sam hospital about lunchtime-ish
- Diep, by Laurelhurst park, just this morning

Anyone else have sightings to share?]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:57:33 +0000 http://www.redlizardrunning.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4974