I know...I know..it's a little to be sending out Happy New Years shout outs, but it's better late than never, right? 

LOL..Anyway, one of the New Years Resolutions is to post in a more timely fashion.  Really.

It's an exciting time of the year. The college indoor track and field season has started but the big meets are about to start rolling.  It's actually kind of crazy to think that it is already running around again.

The professional Pole Vault Summitt kicked off on January 2, but for many fans and pundits the 102nd Millrose Games on January 31 marks the official launch of the season.

Sure, the news has been slow but it's about to pick up quickly and then runs through late September on the elite scene, concluding after the final races.

The big news this week is whether Eugene is selected to host a Golden League meet as the IAAF increases the circuit.  The city, North America, and the United States deserve a jewel like this.

Why?

Because for starters several generations of runners have been waiting their entire lives for this moment and secondly Eugene needs some love putting on the Trials and bringing the kind of meet that this country has never seen the likes of.

Happy News Year and hopefully your resolutions come true in 2009!