the track town diaries: june 27

Charlie asked me to post some impressions of the Olympic Trials experience from the perspective of the average fan. So here it is: the track town diaries.

I'll be traveling to Eugene with my wife Kris. This will be our third trip to the Olympic Trials. We were in Sacramento in 2000 and 2004. We'd decided that if the Trials were held in Sacramento again, we probably wouldn't go back. Nothing against Sacramento. It's just that we felt like we'd covered that scene.

Then the Trials were awarded to Eugene. We couldn't resist the opportunity: Track Town, U.S.A.

Things are a bit different this time around. We have two young sons, which makes it a little more difficult to get away. So we're only going for the first four days of competition.

We're very excited about tonight's action. There will be a number of Minnesotans competing, some of whom have a legitimate shot at making the team. The line up includes our neighbor Katie McGregor. Should be a great introduction to historic Hayward Field.

Probably won't have time to post again until early Saturday. More then.