Racing to the top

Schumacher wants to lead local runners to victory

BY KERRY EGGERS

The Portland Tribune, Jan 27, 2011

Despite some impressive successes by his running troops, Jerry Schumacher has been a somewhat quiet presence during his 2 1/2 years as a Portlander.

During the next two years, that’s liable to change.

Schumacher’s stable of distance runners could make a pretty big splash on the international scene with the World Championships in 2011 and the Olympic Games in 2012. If it happens, Schumacher’s low profile could get a boost.