OLYMPIC TRIALS

Mark and I took a trip to Hayward Field in Eugene on Saturday. Months ago we purchased our tickets to the Usatf Olympic Trials. It was money well spent. I cannot begin to describe how awesome it was.

We were it section T, which just happened to be the best spot in the entire place. The field events were right in front of us, and the finish line for the races was just to our left. Best of all, the awards podium was in the stands exactly 4 feet behind us. When each group of winners left the track from their victory laps, the walked right in front of us and up the steps to the podium!

The womens high jump was so exciting. It was literally right in front of us. We had a close-up of the whole thing!  Seriously, I saw Chante Lowe do this right before my very eyes.
Even more amazing than this feat of jumping 6'7" was her awesome dance moves to celebrate each successful jump.  And then to completely dazzle everyone, after she had won the event she went to the side of the track and picked up her two little kids--one a baby!--and walked them around the track with her on her victory lap.  This lady is incredible!

We will be back in 4 years--for more than one day. It was just so amazing.  And when we go next time we will buy exactly the same seats we had for this occasion.   Who wants to come with us?