By Ken Goe

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.

Both have signed on to race the Chicago Marathon in October. Rupp is the defending champion. Hasay was third last year.

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Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar said Hasay has resumed running without pain.

For now, Salazar said, "I'm keeping her miles down. I don't want her to have to take another month off."

Rupp is taking a break from training, and spending time with his family.

More on the Chicago Marathon in the links below.

-- I asked Salazar about Olympic bronze medalist Clayton Murphy, who bounced back from a subpar indoor season to clock a time of 1:45.97 last week at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai.

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Salazar said Murphy's progression has been about what he expected it would be. He said he switched up Murphy's training when the runner joined the Oregon Project last summer.

"He's been in a heavy base phase, and now he's moving into speed training," Salazar said. "He's super strong now. The speed is coming back gradually."

-- People who say track and field is boring must never have watched a competitive 4x400 relay.

For my money, it's one of the best spectator experiences in sports.

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Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen doesn't often write about track. But when he does, he is superb.

Here, Hansen turns his attention to the men's 4x400 at Sunday's Pac-12 Championships, writing freshman Umajesty Williams contributed 45 of the greatest seconds in Univesity of Arizona athletic history.

OK, more links:

The Chicago Marathon has been good to Hasay and Rupp.

Hasay and Rupp will return to Chicago.

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The experts at LetsRun.com review the madness that was NCAA Division I conference championship weekend in the Week That Was, and rave about the SEC.

DyeStat readers picked Kentucky freshman Sydney McLaughlin for performance of the week; DyeStat's editors selected record-setting triple-jumper Tori Franklin.

McLaughlin and Florida's Grant Holloway are the USTFCCCA Division I athletes of the week.

Arizona to host the Tucson Elite Classic.

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British sprinter Zharnel Hughes reflects on his highs and lows in the sport.

Brooks Beasts coach Danny Mackey talks about training for the 800.

Swedish pole vaulter Lisa Gunnarsson's athletic journey included a sudden change in direction.

Carrie Lane for HMMR MEDIA: Why it's important for distance runners to incorporate sprint training.

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The George Fox women are fourth in this week's USTFCCCA Division III rankings.

The George Fox men are sixth in this week's USTFCCCA NCAA Division III rankings.

The Concordia women are 14th in this week's USTFCCCA Division II rankings.

Ten Concordia athletes will head to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

The Western Oregon men are 20th in this week's USTFCCCA Division II rankings.

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Western Oregon to send nine athletes and the women's 4x400 to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Chamionships.

With Hayward Field scheduled to be undergoing reconstruction in 2019, Oregon high school officials are examining their options for the state meet. Summit High School, Western Oregon and Mt. Hood College are among the sites under consideration.

Speed is a gift for South Eugene High sprinter Elise Unruh-Thomas.

The front page for LetsRun.com.

The links package from Track & Field News.

The links from Duck Sports Now.

The links from Beaver Sports Now.

-- Ken Goe

kgoe@oregonian.com | @KenGoe