MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - January 8, 2003 - v.2, no.10

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__/ RYAN RAU WINS HUFF 50K, NAMES USATF ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (LAST WEEK)

__/ MICHIGAN INDOOR TRACK SERIES SCHEDULE IS POSTED

__/ PORTLAND WINTER RUN, JANUARY 18

__/ LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON RAISES CAP TO 40,000

__/ "PERFECT 10 CLUB" HONORED AT WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON 10TH ANNIVERSARY

__/ CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON WILL START AT MONCLOVA COMMUNITY CENTER, MARCH 9

__/ JANUARY RACE CALENDAR Jennie McCafferty-Editor

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__/ RYAN RAU WINS HUFF 50K, NAMED USATF ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (LAST WEEK)

Somehow, during the busy holidays, we missed the big news that Brighton Michigan's Ryan Rau was named USATF athlete of the week December 31. Ryan won this honor by winning the HUFF 50K Trail Run in 4:21:22. According to USATF's news release states:

"Running in his first ultramarathon, Rau won the men's race in 4 hours, 21 minutes, 53 seconds, despite making a wrong turn during the second loop which cost him seven minutes. The 22-year-old Brighton, Mich., native faced a strong challenge from Ryne Melcher of Detroit, Mich., who finished as the runner-up, just 21 seconds behind Rau. Todd Scott of Royal Oak, Mich., was third in 4:28:07.

USATF's 2002 Women's Ultradistance Runner of the Year Ann Heaslett of Madison, Wisc., was the overall women's winner in 4:45:38. Tamara Whitten of Indianapolis, Ind., was the runner-up in 5:04:50, with Linda Barhorst of Fort Loramie, Ohio, third in 5:22:37.

Now in its second year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF Web site. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week."

Congratulations Ryan.

__/ MICHIGAN INDOOR TRACK SERIES SCHEDULE IS POSTED

The Michigan Indoor Track Series Schedule for high school runners is posted on the Michigan High School Track and Cross Country Web site. The site also includes the club registration forms, guidelines and contact information. Jeff Hollabaugh makes a great contribution to Michigan running by maintaining this site. See http://www.michtrack.org.

__/ PORTLAND WINTER RUN, JANUARY 18

This frosty mid-winter race starts from Portland High School, 1100 Ionia Road at 10:00 am. The Portland Running Club-coordinated event awards Judges Cups to top male and female 5K runners. You can check out the Portland Club's Website for race age group records and other information: http://PortlandRunningClub.homestead.com/ PortlandRunningClub.html.

__/ LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON RAISES CAP TO 40,000

Chicago (January 6, 2003) The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon announced it will increase its registration cap from 37,500 to 40,000 participants. For the past two years, the previous cap was filled at least six weeks prior to Race Day. Registration began January 1 for The 2003 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, which will take place Sunday, October 12.

"In response to the popularity and continuing growth of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon we are pleased and excited to offer this event to a record number of participants in 2003," said Carey Pinkowski, executive race director. "We have taken the appropriate steps to determine that we can confidently increase the participant totals to 40,000 and continue to produce a world class event that offers a safe and enjoyable experience for our participants, spectators, and residents."

__/ "PERFECT 10 CLUB" HONORED AT WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The Walt Disney World Marathon is celebrating a magical milestone on Jan. 12: its 10th year. And among the record field of 22,000 participants, a unique group of 149 runners will be celebrating a magical milestone as they make the 26.2-mile trek through the four Disney theme parks.

Dubbed the "Perfect 10 Club," these 115 men and 34 women are competing in their 10th consecutive Disney Marathon. Race organizers will honor the runners - representing 24 states and 19 Florida counties - with a special edition race number and t-shirt, and through a series of race weekend special events.

__/ CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON WILL START AT MONCLOVA COMMUNITY CENTER, MARCH 9

Be sure to mark your calendar for Northwest Ohio's oldest continuing road race, Churchill's Half Marathon. The 36th running will be on a new, mostly flat and fast, certified course, away from encroaching development. The 1:00 pm start will be at the Monclova Community Center, 8035 Monclova Road, Monclova, Ohio. Prize money will be offered, plus open, masters, senior and age-group awards. The race is named for race and Toledo Road Runners Club founder Walt Churchill, Jr. For more information see http://toledoroadrunners.org.

__/ JANUARY RACE CALENDAR

Wednesday, January 8

* Hash Run, Toledo, OH, (419) 882.1711

Thursday, January 9

* Superior Challenge - Lake Superior State University HS Indoor Track, 4:00 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, dludtke@gw.lssu.edu.

Saturday, January 11

* Belle Isle Winter Series, 5KR/W, Kids Dash, 9:00 am, Detroit, (313)610- 1188

* Michigan Cup Marathon, 303K, 15K, 10K XC Ski, 9:00 am, Grayling, hanhills@mich.com

* Snowflake, 5KR/W, 10KR, Flushing, http://www.RiverbendStriders.com

Sunday, January 12

* 10 Mile Shoe Run, 2:00 pm, Delta, OH, (419) 822.3498

* Hanson Hills Classic, 12K, 6K XC Ski, 9:00 am, Grayling, hanhills@mich.com

* Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, Orlando, Florida, http://www.disneyworldsports.com.

Saturday, January 18

* Bermuda Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, Hamilton, Bermuda, marathon@shore.net

* Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard 10KR, International Falls, Minnesota, chamber@intlfalls.org.

* Frozen Foot Race, 5MR, 2MR, 10:00 am, Traverse City, http:// www.tctrackclub.com

* Garland Gripper, 12K, 6KI XC Ski, 9:00 am, Lewiston, Garland Resort, http://garlandusa.com

* Heikinpaiva Hiihto, 15K, 5K XC Ski, Kids Ski, 2:00 pm, Hancock, chughes@mtu.edu

* Hiawatha Invitational-Classic, 1,2,5,7.5.10,1K XC Ski, 10 am, Sault Ste Marie, Ont., cuddy.soo@shaw.ca

* Portland Winter Run 5KR, 10:00 am, Portland, dhoort@hotmail.com, http://PortlandRunningClub.homestead.com/PortlandRunningClub.html.

Sunday, January 19

* Garland Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski, 9:00 am Lewiston, Garland Resort, http://garlandusa.com

* Copper Island Classic, 5K XC Ski, 10K XC Ski, 1:00 pm, Chassell, http://www.keweenawtrails.com

* HP Houston Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 7:45 am, http:// hphoustonmarathon.com

Wednesday, January 22

* Hash Run, call Bob Ampthor for time, 419.882.1711, http:// toledoroadrunners.org Thursday, January 23

* Laker Open - Lake Superior State University HS ndoor Track, 4pm, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, dludtke@gw.lssu.edu

Saturday, January 25

* Belle Isle Winter Series, 5KRW, Kids Dash, 9:00 am, channelkats@worldnet.att.net

* Bigfoot 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race, 9:00 am, Traverse City, http:// runsnow.com

* Cabin Fever Cure, XC Ski Fun Race, ski and snowshoe clinics, 9:15 am, Clarkston, http://www.co.oakland.mi.us

* Freeze Your Fanny, 5KR/W, 1MR, 10:00 am, Bay City, 989.893.1093

* Subaru Noquemanon Ski Marathon, 25K, 50K XC Ski, 8:45 am, Ishpeming, http://www.noquemanon.com

Sunday, January 26

* Super Bowl 5K, 10:00 am, Okemos, Chuck Block, cblock@lcc.edu

* Crazy Run, 9:00 am, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Track Club, http:// www.geocities.com/aatccrazyruns/

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