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The article offers information on the marathon which was held in Eugene, Oregon. Competitors in the event includes Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher and Amy Begley. In the opening round of the 100-meter dash, sprinter Tyson Gay, took an easy lead but shut it down too far from the finish and barely held onto fourth place. During the fourth day, Kenyan-born Bernard Lagat got his first chance to represent the U.S. in the Olympics.

The article profiles American athletes including runners Amy Begley and Tyson Gay who trained for the eight-day Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon to participate in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China. Begley from Portland, was one who took the legitimate shot for the 10,000-meter marathon, with a record of 31 minutes and 59 seconds. After another trial, Begley's result made her qualified for the Olympics. It states that Gay made it up to the final after he took it in just 9.68 seconds.

The article offers a look at the track-and-field career of American Carrie Strickland that led her to compete in Eugene, Oregon, as part of the Northwest contingent at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the sporting event. Her particular event involves a 3,000-meter steeplechase, with 35 jumps over 30-inch barriers. The training preparations she made with her coach and fiancé, John Dimoff, as well as her previous race performances, are described.

The article focuses on the achievements of runner Joe Dudman of Portland, Oregon. The author reports that Dudman won the 10,000 meters for ages 35-39 at the 2005 USA Track and Field outdoor masters track championship in Eugene. He also notes the 15k ski race where Dudman was a participant in the 2006-2007 cross-country skiing. Injuries of Dudman from different sports he participated are also mentioned.

The article profiles runner Paula Harkin from Portland, Oregon. It notes that Harkin founded and organized the race-management company Run With Paula. It points out that she had gone to Hillsboro High School and worked at the Helvetia Tavern. Part of her success originates from the fact that she was a habitual cheerleader since young. It adds that she completed the Portland Shamrock 15 kilometers in 1:00:23 at 10th place in women's category. She also directs six races annually.

Focuses on the Ancient Forest Celebration and Rally, at Portland, Oregon. Outdoor concert; Inspirational speeches; Aim to influence the Northwest Forest Conference; Rally atmosphere.