A few things ...
-- It's been fun to watch Nike Oregon Project stars Jordan Hasay and Galen Rupp mature into world-class marathoners.
I've followed Hasay since she showed up in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials as a high junior, and Rupp since he was running at Portland's Central Catholic High School.
Earlier this month at the Prague Marathon, Rupp shaved more than three minutes off his personal record with a winning time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, 7 seconds.
Hasay has realized her potential on the roads. She appeared set up to challenge at this year's Boston Marathon before pulling late out when doctors diagnosed a stress reaction in her heel.