Trials Marathoner Gacek Designing Jewelry

Olympic Marathon Trials competitor Melissa Gacek is striving for excellence in a new field these days -- she's designing and selling jewelry marketed for runners.

The University of St. Thomas alumnus has partnered with women's running apparel company Oiselle -- also her running sponsor -- to sell a limited edition line of precious metal jewelry for runners.

Gacek and Oiselle are featuring two designs -- the "Fly" Necklace (pictured) and the "Wings Out" PR Necklace.  Both designs come in silver and bronze.

Gacek wore the original version of the "Wings Out" necklace,  designed by her late sister-in-law Alyn Shannon, at the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials where she ran a PR 2:44:10. 

Proceeds from jewelry sales will benefit the non-profit Healing Haiti, which Shannon founded.

Learn more about Gacek's designs HERE.