Our Story
For more than twenty years, the Eugene Running Company has inspired, educated and celebrated runners in Track Town, USA. Laura and Bob Coll, both passionate and lifelong runners, have operated their small business by supporting and guiding runners, walkers and medically referred customers from their original location in Oakway Center. Welcoming visitors on their pilgrimage to Eugene, solving foot pain, celebrating the rich running heritage of our town and inspiring runners at every age and ability are at the core of what we do. Immerse yourself in running at Eugene Running Company.
The Owners
Bob has been a competitive long distance runner for more than forty years and has completed more than 90 marathons and ultra-marathons. Although having only mediocre athletic talent, his enthusiasm for the sport is unyielding. While he doesn't recommend the practice, he once maintained a streak of nearly 16 years without missing a day of running. His marathon PR is 2:36 and his only claim to fame is his wife, Laura.
Laura is a retired international class long distance runner. She represented the USA seventeen times as a member of the National Team, including the World Cross Country Championships, World Cup of Track & Field, IAAF World Championship Road Race and Pan American Games. She has traveled the world extensively on the Professional Road Racing Circuit and competed in the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 US Olympic Team Trials. Her 10K PR is 32:30.
Hailey Coll has grown up at the Eugene Running Company. She knows almost everything about running shoes! An accomplished athlete, she has represented the United States National Soccer Team in international competition. She enjoys cooking and a variety of outdoor activities like surfing, rock climbing and cycling. She is currently studying nutrition in college.
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Rick’s passion for running evolved out of the desire to develop and maintain a quality level of physical and psychological fitness. Over the past 30+ years, Rick has completed a plethora of organized road and trail running events ranging from 5 kilometers to the ultra-distances. Two of Rick’s notable marathons were the 100th and 120th Boston Marathons. Rick has a marathon PR of 2:57:08
Originally from a small town in Missouri, Cameron ran briefly in high school after being introduced to the sport by his stepdad, Jimmy. Cameron's passion for running grew once moving to Eugene, Oregon in 2018. His goals remain within the 5k, but does plan to complete a marathon within the coming years.
Mary's passion for running began in high school and continued through college as she ran for UC Irvine. Mary is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Oregon in Political Science and trains now for longer distances. Mary's running accomplishments include being a 4 time Boston qualifier and a 3:06 marathon pr.
I'm originally from Napa, California and began running in high school for both cross country and track. My running career began with being coached by Lisa Heinonen-Miller, daughter of University Oregon’s most winning coach ever Tom Heinonen who I now run for on the UO Running Club team. My major is Environmental Studies with a focus on policy. My specialty is middle distance and my events are the 800, 1500 &, 1600.
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My name is Kaitlin. I graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI in May of 2021 with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I moved to Eugene in September. I currently work full time at Riverbend Sacred Heart as a Physical Therapist but have a passion for running! I love running any distance from a 5k to marathon! I also love to compete in triathlons and have completed two Ironman triathlons! I'm looking forward to working the Eugene community!
