MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - April 10, 2003 - v.2, no.23

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Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario http://www.forestcityroadraces.com

The Great Race, Elkhart, Indiana http://www.thegreatrace.net

The Borgess Run http://borgessrun.com

The Crim Festival of Races http://crim.org

2003 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Dundee Internet Services http://dundee.net

__/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ FLUSHING HALF MARATHON RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 12

__/ BOB PARKS NAMED TO EASTERN MICHIGAN'S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HALL OF FAME

__/ DETROIT TRACK & FIELD CLASSIC WELCOMES COLLEGIATE, POST-COLLEGIATE COMPETITORS, SATURDAY, APRIL 12

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: MARK WILL WEBER - "THE QUOTABLE RUNNER"

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ LAKE SUPERIOR STATE HOSTS TRACK CLINIC, SATURDAY APRIL 19

__/ EASTERN MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 19

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Jennie McCafferty-Editor

__/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ FLUSHING HALF MARATHON RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 12

John Gault of the Riverbend Striders and Gault Race Management wrote us earlier this week:

"For the first time in over 30 years we postponed a race due to weather. Our 1/2 marathon and 5K will be held this coming Saturday on the same time frame as it was to be on last Sat. Folks can register at www.gaultracemanagement.com."

Race time for the Flushing Half Marathon and 5K is 9:30 am.

__/ BOB PARKS NAMED TO EASTERN MICHIGAN'S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HALL OF FAME

Eastern Michigan's long-time track and cross country coach has been a member of the University's Athletic Hall of Fame since 1995. On March 28, the University's College of Education inducted Parks into it's Alumni Hall of Fame.

"Bob Parks was a middle distance runner at EMU during his collegiate years, following which he coached at Ferndale, Dewitt, and Redford Thurston high schools. He was an assistant coach at WMU for six years. Parks came to EMU in 1967. He led EMU track and cross-country teams to 48 MAC titles and six NAIA/NCAA crowns during that time. He was named MAC "coach of the year" 28 times, NCAA Regional "coach of the year" eight times, and was named once as national "coach of the year." At least eight of his athletes completed in the Olympics, including Hasely Crawford, gold medalist in the 100-meter dash in the 1976 games and Earl Jones, bronze medalist in the 800-meter run in 1984. Parks retired as coach and professor of HPERD in 2001. The EMU indoor track is named in his honor.

See Michigan Runner's profile of Bob Parks at http:// www.michiganrunner.com/0600/.

__/ DETROIT TRACK & FIELD CLASSIC WELCOMES COLLEGIATE, POST-COLLEGIATE COMPETITORS, SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Coach Guy Murray iis looking for collegiate and post-collegiate competitors (sorry, no HS or youth athletes) for their 4th annual Detroit Track and Field Classic on Saturday, April 12.

"We will run appropriate ability level of heats in the 100, 400 and Mile (yes, a full Mile!). Prior experience necessary in all technical events (ie- hurdles, jumps, throws)."

Throws are at UDM McNichols Campus at Noon; Run-jump events at U of D Jesuit begin at 1:00 pm. A rolling time schedule be used and women's events will be run first. Contact Guy Murray, meet director at (313) 993-1724, FAX (313) 993-1715 or e-mail at murraygr@udmercy.edu. For more on the meet/UDM program see http:// www.detroittitans.com/show_story.php?story_id=1048084667.

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: MARK WILL WEBER, THE QUOTABLE RUNNER

Running Network TV's Scott Sullivan interviews Mark Will Weber, editor of The Quotable Runner; Great Moments of Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor. They spoke at the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend in January. http://michiganrunner.tv/

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

With the Running Network interview of "The Quotable Runner" editor Mark Will Weber, we inaugurate a new feature: "Quote of the Week" from "The Quotable Runner".

"They meant, of course, the first American man, so they should say so." -- Doris Brown Heritage, on hearing Craig Virgin described as "the first American" to win a World Cross-Country title. She had won five.

__/ LAKE SUPERIOR STATE HOSTS TRACK CLINIC, SATURDAY APRIL 19

Drew Ludtke, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track Coach at Lake Superior State University is alerting us to the track clinic next Saturday April 19th (12:30-5pm) in Sault Ste Marie, MI.

"The clinic is open to middle & high school athletes & teams as well as coaches. The clinic will follow the Cabin Fever 5K and kids races that are taking place at 9am. In between the two activities, there will be time for lunch and a little relaxing if you are doing both events.

This is a good time to meet other coaches or athletes and to gain some event specific ideas!!!"

For entry forms and more information see http://lssulakers.ocsn.com/ sports/c-track/lasu-c-track-body.html

__/ EASTERN MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 19

John Goodridge, Eastern Michgan Men's Distance and Cross Country Coach alerted us to the first Eastern Michigan University High School Invitational . The meet will be held at Rynearson Stadium on April 19. Teams(boys and girls) may still enter. Regular schedule of events. For more information contact Coach Brad Fairchild: Brad.Fairchild@emich.edu.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

The Michigan Runner TV Show (http://michiganrunner.tv) is featuring the following Internet Television shows this season. Some shows are also featured on the Running Network (http://runningnetwork.com).

**Interviews**

Dick Beardsley- Staying The Course (Now Showing)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part I (Now Showing)

Nancy Clark-Food Guide for Marathon Runners (Now Showing)

Frank Shorter-Catching the Cheaters (Now Showing)

John Goodridge-Coaching College Distance Runners

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part II

Allan Steinfeld-Directing the New York Marathon (Now Showing)

Mark Will-Weber- The Quotable Runner (Now Showing)

Collette Liss- Training for World Cross Country Championships

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

**Events**

Michigan Indoor Track Series Championship (High School) (Now showing)

Shamrock Shuffle-Chicago, IL (Now Showing)

Great Wall Marathon (Now Showing)

Running Fit-Trail Marathon and Half Marathon-Pinckney, MI

Forest City Marathon and Half Marathon- London, Ontario

The Great Race-Elkart, IN

Heart Run-Washington, DC

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

Celebrate Westlake, Westlake, OH

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon

25th Annual Big Bird Run-Roseville, MI

Belle Isle 33rd New Years Eve Run, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Saturday, April 12

* Flushing Township Run, 1/2 marathon, 5K, 9:30 am, http:// gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, April 19

* Tax Trot, Flushing, 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10:00 am, Riverbend Striders, http://gaultracemanagement.com

* TCF Bank Arbor Dash, 5KR/W, Battle Creek, Jacki Gresly, (269) 969- 0722, ext. 116, http://leilaarboretumsociety.org

Monday, April 21

* Boston Marathon, Boston, 26MR, Noon, http:// www.bostonmarathon.org

Saturday, April 26

* Borgess Run for the Health of It, 1/2 marathon, 5KR/W, 5K judged racewalk, 8:40 am, Michigan Runner Race Series 1/2 Marathon, http:// www.borgessrun.com

* Road Ends Trail Run, 5MR, 9:00 am, Pinckney, http:// trailmarathon.com

Sunday, April 27

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, 26.2 MR, relays, 10KR, 8:20 am, http:// clevelandmarathon.com

* Running Fit Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, Pinckney, 8:00 am, http://trailmarathon.com

Wednesday, April 30

* The Fit 5K, Novi, 6:30 pm, http://runningfit.com

Sunday, May 4

* Dragon Dash, Orion Township, 8KR, 9:00 am, Jennifer Rowe, (248) 391.0304, x 140, oriontwp@voyager.net, http:/www.township.orion.mi.us

* Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, 26.2 MR, 10KR, Wheelchair, 6:30 am, Rich Williams, (513) 721-7447, http://flyingpigmarathon.com

* Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh, 7:00 am, 26.2 MR, Team Relay, 5KR/ W, (412) 647-7866, http://pittsburghmarathon.org.

Saturday, May 10

* Fifth Third RiverBank Run, 25KR, 5KR/W, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, Michigan Runner Race Series 25K, http://www.riverbankrun.com,

Sunday, May 11

* Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, 26.2 MR and relay, 13.1 MR, 10KR and Race Walk, 5K, Family 2.5K, 8:00 am, Linda Findley, (519) 264-1705, Linda.findley@sympatico.ca, http:// www.forestcityroadraces.com

Saturday, May 24

* Fruitport Old-Fashioned Days Run, Fruitport, 9:30 am, Fruitport High School, 10KR, 5KR, Donald Wood, (231) 865-6273

Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26

* The Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, IN, (574)-296-5890, http:// www.thegreatrace.net

Saturday, Jim Ryun Mile, 1M swim, 13M canoe/kayak

Sunday, Bike USCF/Criterium, canoe/kayak 10K marathon/sprints

Monday, 13MR, 10KR/W/Wheelchair, 5KR/W, 10K inline skate, 25K & 50K bike

Saturday, May 31 - Sunday, June 1

* Dexter Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Track Club, 734.528.9485, director@dexterannarborrun.com, http:// dexterannarborrun.com

Saturday, 8:20 am, Walton & Weeden Kids Run, 50 yds to 1MR

Sunday, 8:20 am, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR

Saturday, June 7

* Blue Water Hospice 5K and 10K River Run, 10KR, 5KR, 3MW, Marysville, 8:00 am, (810) 892-8809

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Grand Rapids, 9:00 am, 5K, Kids Run, Robert Hyde, (616) 890.1337, http://diemerrun.com

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island, 10KR/W, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Sunburst Marathon, South Bend, Indiana, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, (574) 284-3394, http://sunburstraces.org

Saturday, June 14

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am, (586) 446-2700

* Rose Run, 10KR, 5K$R, 4MW, Jackson, 8:00 am, Mike McGlynn, (517) 796-8485, http://www.athleticventures.com/, Michigan Runner Race Series 10K (1 of 2)

* Run for Youth, 25K, 5K Trail Run, Noquemanon Trail, Marquette, (906) 228-4932

Sunday, June 15

* Plymouth YMCA Fathers Day Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Triple (all three), Plymouth, kids run, Joanne McCarthy, (734) 453-2904

Saturday, June 21

* Solstice Run, 5KR/W, Kids FR, Northville, 7:45 am, Northville Parks and Recreation, (248) 349-0203, http://northvilleparksandrec.org, Register online: http://www.signmeupsports.com

* Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure(R)-Detroit, 5KR/W, Maureen Meldrum, (800)527-6266, http://www.karmanos.org/ raceforthecuredcetroit.com

Saturday, June 28

* Chronicle Seaway Run, 15KR, 5KR, Muskegon, 8:00 am, Chris Zahrt, (231) 725-6333, Michigan Runner Race Series 15K, http:// www.chroniclevents.com

* Reeds Lake Run, 10KR, 5KR, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, Susan Perry, (616) 949-1750

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Lansing, 8:30 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Sunday, June 29

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, 11MR, 5MR, Munising, 8:00 am, (906) 387-1751, http://roadrace.altercounty.com

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Running Network: http://runningnetwork.com