Strands.com Revives High Performance Track Meet in Corvallis
After 22-year hiatus, Hi-Lite Meet again will attract nation's top mid-distance and distance runners

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Posted Monday, 3 May, 2010

From Ryan Lamppa, Running USA

CORVALLIS, Ore. - (April 28, 2010) - Strands.com is reviving the historic Hi-Lite Track Meet in Corvallis with a high performance track meet and community events on Saturday, May 29 at the Corvallis High School track.

The Strands.com Hi-Lite Meet will draw many of the nation's best mid-distance and distance runners for the first high performance track meet hosted in Corvallis since the Oregon State University men's and women's track programs were cut in 1988. The Hi-Lite Meet originated on May 30, 1974 under the direction of Oregon State Head Coach Berny Wagner. During its 14-year history, the meet was host to some titans in the history of USA Track & Field, including Steve Prefontaine and Mary Decker, among others. The meet will take place at Corvallis High School, where 41 years ago Prefontaine set the National High School 2 mile record (8:41.5).

"Corvallis has a tradition of great track and field and a vibrant running community," said Strands.com Marketing Director Matt Downin. "We thought it would be fun to host a track meet that brings together the community and some of the nation's best track talent."

Community events are slated to begin at 6:30pm. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in an Open Mile, Boys Middle School Mile, Girls Middle School Mile, Pre-teen 400 Meter Dash, Kids 50 Meter Dash and Corporate Relay (4 x 400). To register for the community events, visit the official Strands.com Hi-Lite Meet website at: www.strands.com/events/strandscom

The elite meet will feature a men's and women's 800 meters, 1500, 5000 and a men's 10,000 meters. Coaches and athletes interested in attending the meet need to contact Seamus Nally to register at nally@strands.com.

Team Strands.com / Mizuno is sponsored by Strands.com and Mizuno USA. Strands.com is an online training log and social networking site where athletes share their training, connect with friends and teammates, and streamline their online activities.

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