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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - February 16, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 16

Sponsored by:

Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half & 5K, Tanzania, Africa, Feb. 27, 05 Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/kilimanjaro

Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler, Fleet Feet 5K & Cleveland Kid's Run, April 24 Web: http://www.hermescleveland.com/

Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, May 21, 2005 Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm/ Video 2003: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003greatwall/

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, May 22, 2005 Distances: Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com Video 2004: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/index.html

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25,2005- Presented by Adidas Web: http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Video 2004: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004scotiabank_toronto/index.html

Editor: Jennie McCafferty Past issues are available at http://michiganrunner.net/news/

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__/ PUTNAM TOWNSHIP BOARD APPROVES RUN THRU HELL

__/ HEAT THE STREETS - NEW RACE IN DETROIT, FEB. 26

__/ TIM BROE WINS 4K; RITZ WINS 12K AT USATF CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION SUPPORTS TRAVEL GRANTS FOR KIDS

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: RIVERVIEW

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - FEBRUARY-MARCH

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

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__/ PUTNAM TOWNSHIP BOARD APPROVES RUN THRU HELL

The Putnam Township Board has approved Harrison and Delores Hensley's Run Thru Hell. The meeting scheduled this evening will plan how the County Sheriff's office works with the race to control traffic and eliminate parking on Patterson Lake Road. The Hensley's, Hell Creek Ranch and Gault Race Management have a plan to change the start location and improve the start line.

To all the runners who came forward with letters, emails and calls of support: Thank-you for supporting the Run Thru Hell. Further support is not needed nowat tonight's township meeting.

--Doug Kurtis and Running Fit's Susan Hodgson both alerted us to this happy development.

__/ HEAT THE STREETS - NEW RACE IN DETROIT, SATURDAY, FEB. 26

The City of Detroit's Department of Human Services is launching a new race in Detroit with the worthy cause of helping needy Detroiters to pay their heating bills. Race Director Steven Moran explains that entry fees go to help pay those bills; other costs are supported by sponsors. Both the 10K run and the 5K run or walk courses will highlight Detroit landmarks. An expo at Compuware Headquarters Atrium is Friday, February 25, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and continues Saturday, 6:00 am to 11:00 am. The race starts at 8:30 am, just outside of the Hard Rock Cafe. Oh, and bring your ice skates to try out the new outdoor ice- skating rink at Campus Martius Park. For entry forms and more information see http://heatthestreets.org.

__/ TIM BROE WINS 4K; RITZ WINS 12K AT USATF CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tim Broe left Adam Goucher, Don Sage, Josh Macdougal, Jorge Torres, and Alan Webb behind to win the 4K race in Vancouver, Washington and the third in his collection of national cross country titles. Broe will not travel to France for the World Cross Country Championships, leaving the sixth spot open to Jonathan Riley. For more on the story and complete results see http://www.michiganrunner.net/MR-Archive/news/ broe_usxc0205.html.

"I'm going into the Worlds (2005 World Cross Country Championships) thinking that I can medal," said Dathan Ritzenhein after winning the 12K race in Vancouver, Washington Sunday. His former Colorado teammate, Jorge Torres, was second, and Tim Broe was third in the long race. 2003 Footlocker Champion Matt Withrow was a surprise fourth. For more about the USATF Cross Country Championships, see http://www.michiganrunner.net/MR-Archive/news/ritz_usxc0205.html.

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I think he should slow down and have some respect for us youngsters." -- Bill Rodgers, 57, speaking about sub 3 hour marathoner, Ed Whitlock, 73, quoted by Marc Bloom, New York Times, Feb. 12, 2005. For the New York Times article, see

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/12/sports/othersports/12runner.html? pagewanted=2&8hpib

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION SUPPORTS TRAVEL GRANTS FOR KIDS

Chuck Block's Michigan Running Foundation is giving back to the sport in a big way. According to the Michigan Running Foundation website, http://runningfoundation.com, travel grants have been awarded to kids who qualify for regional and national meets:

"The Youth Running Clubs listed below have been awarded travel grants for 2004. Every year there are many young Athletes in Michigan who qualify for the Regional and National Championship Meet, but can not attend the meet due to lack of funding. These meets are great experiences for these young people and can change their lives. So far in 2004 we have only sponsored 1 athlete per club. As we grow we hope to send hundreds of athletes to these meets. We hope to say someday, that every young athlete in Michigan that qualifies for the Regional or National track meet, will not be denied the opportunity to go.

--Great Lakes Track and Field

--Capital City Sports Club

--Swift Track Club"

For more on the Michigan Running Foundation and participating races, see http://runningfoundation.com

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: RIVERVIEW

We had a terrific time at the Riverview Winterfest on Sunday. The separate start for men and women was fun, the course was scenic and flat and provided those of us in the back of the pack a couple of chances to see the fast people.

The post-

race pancake breakfast included in the entry fee featured french toast, sausage, juice and coffee in addition to the pancakes. We congratulate Tony Mifsud, Dave Howell, Greg Everal, Lynn Ketlehut and the Downriver Runners for a great winter run.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

-- Clint Verran, Hansons-Brooks, 217:14, 7th, Freescale Austin Marathon, Feb. 13, 2005.

-- Paul Aufdemberge, Total Runner, 2:22:33, 11th, 1st Master, Freescale Austin Marathon, Feb. 13, 2005.

-- Ryan Shay, Nike, 1:05:30, 2nd, Mercedes Half Marathon, Birmingham, Alabama,Feb. 13, 2005.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

February 26, Heat the Streets, Detroit

February 26-27, Big Ten Indoor Track Women's Championships, Ann Arbor

March 13, St. Patrick's Parade Corktown Races, Detroit

March 18-20, Around the Bay 30K, Hamilton, Ontario

May 12-23, Great Wall Marathon, Beijing, China

_/ RACE CALENDAR - FEBRUARY-MARCH

Saturday, February 19

* Gourmet Glide, Garland Resort, Lewiston, 9:00 am, 10K XC Ski tour Web: http://garlandusa.com Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/miskier/season_3/garland/index.html

* Sweetheart Run/Walk & Relay, Flushing, 10:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10K Relay, http://riverbendstriders.com

Saturday, February 26

* Gourmet Glide, Garland Resort, Lewiston, 9:00 am, 10K XC Ski tour Web: http://garlandusa.com Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/miskier/season_3/garland/index.html

* Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth, Detroit, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, http://www.heatthestreets.org

Saturday, March 5

* Gourmet Glide, Garland Resort, Lewiston, 9:00 am, 10K XC Ski tour Web: http://garlandusa.com Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/miskier/season_3/garland/index.html

Sunday, March 13

* St. Patrick's Corktown Races, Detroit, 12:30 pm, 4MR, 1.5MR, kids' run. http://downtownrunners.com/corktownraces.htm

Saturday, March 19

* Martian Marathon and Half-Marathon, Northville, 8:00 am, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, or training run of any distance http://martianmarathon.com

* Shillelagh Four Mile, Flushing, 10:00 am, 4MR/W, http://riverbendstriders.com

Sunday, March 20

* Around the Bay 30K, Hamilton, Ontario, 30KR, 3 person relay, 5K/WR, 111th Web: http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004bay-cleveland/

* Churchill's Half Marathon, Monclova Community Center, Monclova, Ohio,1:00 pm, http://toledoroadrunners.org

Saturday, March 26

* Hansons' Runningn Shop 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Utica, 10:00 am http://www.hansons-running.com

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

February 27, 2005

* Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half & 5K, Moshi, Tanzania, Africa http://www.kathyloperevents.com/kilimanjaro

March 19, 2005

* Martian Marathon & Half Marathon & Boston Bound 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, MI, http://martianmarathon.com

March 20, 2005

* Around the Bay 30K, Hamilton, Ontario, 30KR, 3 person relay, 5K/WR, 111th Web: http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004bay-cleveland/

* Churchill's Half Marathon, Monclova Community Center, Monclova, Ohio,1:00 pm, http://toledoroadrunners.org

April 2, 2005

* Flushing Township 1/2 Marathon and 5K, Flushing HS, 9:00 am, http://gaultracemanagement.com

April 24, 2005

* Running Fit Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Pinckney, Web: http://trailmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

April 30, 2005

* Borgess Run for the Health of It, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 1MR, Kalamazoo, http://www.borgessrun.com

May 1, 2005

* Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 6:30 am, Cincinnati, http://flyingpigmarathon.com

May 14, 2005

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W Web: http://53riverbankun.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004riverbankrun/index.html

May 21, 2005

Great Wall Marathon, Half & 10K, Huangyaguan, China (3hrs North of Beijing) Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003greatwall/

May 22, 2005

* Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/index.html

May 28, 2005

* Jim Ryun Mile and One Mile Swim, Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/index.html

May 29, 2005

* New: 10K In-Line Skate "Criterium", Bike/USCF Criterium, Canoe, Kayak Marathon & Sprints (new course), Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart,Indiana Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/index.html

* ING Ottawa Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 6:30 am, Ottawa, Ontario, http://www.ncm.ca/scenic/

May 30, 2005

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, 13.1 MR (new course), 10KR, 5KR, 13.1 M In-Line Skate and many other events. Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/index.html

June 4, 2005

* Sunburst Marathon, South Bend, Indiana, 6:00 am, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR, http://sunburstraces.org

June 5, 2005

* Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, 8:20 am, Ann Arbor, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, http://www.dexterannarborrun.com

July 30, 2005

* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, 7:00 am, Munising http://www.algercounty.org

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