MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - June 19, 2003 - v.2, no.33

Sponsored by: Standard Federal Bank 10K Series: Lansing 6/28; Grand Rapids 7/19; Kalamazoo 8/16; Auburn Hills 9/13; http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, July 12-13, featured in July Runner's World, "trails through deep forest & flowering meadows", http:// keweenawtrails.com

America's Physique Running Festival, Spring Arbor, July 19 $1500 in 10K prize money, mlnj@earthlink.net, (517) 750-4847

The Crim Festival of Races, August 23 http://crim.org

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

Dundee Internet Services http://dundee.net

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__/ START YOUR STREAK; GALYAN'S SOLSTICE RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 21

__/ WALL STREET JOURNAL - FRONT PAGE - HANSONS

__/ APINE STRIDERS IN GAYLORD TUNE UP FOR ALPENFEST

__/ MATTI KILPELANEN: POLE VAULT IS MORE POPULAR

__/ NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD HAS SURPRISE CHAMPIONS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER ON THE ROAD: CADILLAC

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ ROSE RUN RESULTS, MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ START YOUR STREAK; GALYAN'S SOLSTICE RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Take a tour of beautiful downtown Northville this Saturday and start your streak of running all the Galyan's Solstice Runs. The first one begins at 8:00 am at Ford Field in downtown Northville. Doug Kurtis will be there to autograph May/June 2003 Michigan Runner's (Doug and a Ford T- Bird are on the cover). Prizes and Comcast video coverage are enticing many of Michigan's fast runners, including Michigan Runner of the Year, Laurie Decker. The course tours Northville's historic neighborhoods with Victorian architecture and flower gardens ablaze with color. http://northvilleparksandrec.org. Race Director Alan Whitehead has planned an event which is sure to be the buzz of early summer racing in Michigan.

__/ WALL STREET JOURNAL - FRONT PAGE - HANSONS No kidding. Complete with the Wall Street Journal's famous line-drawing portraits. Stefan Fatsis profiles Keith and Kevin Hanson and their Olympic Developent Program, in the article "Jog Down Memory Lane? No Thanks." The profile appeared on the front page, "above the fold" on June 10, 2003.

Kevin says the article has had an effect: "We were shocked to see that they put the story on the front page. It looks like it has worked as a couple of companies are now willing to fund the women's program on an equal basis ( 6 figures a year). Michigan has a great running community and Keith and I are proud to be a part of it."

__/ APINE STRIDERS IN GAYLORD TUNE UP FOR ALPENFEST The Alpine Striders running club in Gaylord is holding a series of runs to help runners tune up for the Alpenfest 7 Mile and 5K in Gaylord, July 19. Runs are at 6:00 pm and start in Aspen Park (July 2 or at the Gaylord High School track (July 9, July 12, July 16). Runs will continue on July 30 (Aspen Park). http://sport.mlive.com/sport/alpinestriders/

__/ MATTI KILPELANEN: POLE VAULT IS MORE POPULAR We had a chance to to talk with Matti Kilpelanen, who set the Masters indoor world record-in the pole vault at the EMU Classic in February. Kilpelanen, 57, taught Physical Education in Detroit Schools, and now coaches jumps and hurdles for Canton High School. We don't know very many coaches who can demonstrate the pole vault. Kilpelanen says the pole vault has had a resurgence in popularity since high school athletics have added the pole vault to girls events.

__/ NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD HAS SURPRISE CHAMPIONS Nick Willis won the 1500 semi-final heat in a scintillating 3:xx, but suffered one of those tangles that comes along with the 1500. In the finals, Willis's heels were clipped and he fell. The fall cost him the chance to score and to be All American. He wound up tenth in finals. Jordan Desillets, Eastern Michigan, placed second (8:29.44) in one of the fastest 3000 meter Steeplechases ever. Arkansas' Dan Lincoln took first (8:26.65), as expected, after winning the 10,000 the day before. The 10,000 is not Lincoln's usual event. Defending champion Boaz Cheboiywo had the fastest 10 time going into the meet, but finished in 10th place. Ken Ferguson, South Carolina, ran hurt in both the 110 and 400 hurdles and didn't make the finals.

Some additional Michigan finalists

Brit Klannert, Eastern Michigan, javelin, 4th, 164-5, (All American)

Becky Breisch, Nebraska, Shot Put, 1st, 58-03.25 (All American)

Nate Brannen, Michigan, 800 meter, 5th, 1:47:xx (All American)

Boaz Cheboiywo, Eastern Michigan, 5000, 10th, 13:59.72 ; 10,000 10th, 28:54.62

Stephanie Linz, Michigan, High Jump, 7th, 5-10 3/4

April Phillips, Michigan, Hammer, 10th, 194-1; Shot Put, 10th, 51-7

Rebecca Walter, Michigan, 5000, 12th 16:39:35,

Melissa Bickett, Michigan, Discus, 7th

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER ON THE ROAD: CADILLAC

Cadillac Convention and Visitor Bureau Director, Carol Potter, took us on some Cadillac back roads to see the new Clam River Greenway, a new part of the extensive pathway and trail system in the area. In fact, you could train for your next ultra by jumping on the 92 mile pathway from Cadillac to Grand Rapids, most of which is paved. Carol also showed us the new bench dedicated to runner and Cadillac native, Kris Eggle. A National Park Ranger, Kris was killed in the line of duty last year. The bench is an intricate, carved and bronze work of art, located at the trailhead of the Clam River Greenway. And while you are in the neighborhood, stop at Ruby Tuesday's to see Cadillac's athletes featured on the walls. You'll see decathlete, Phil McMullen, Olympic miler, Paul McMullen, golfer, Walter Hagen and snowboarder Cammie Potter, among others.

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

I think that it's important as a runner to have the strength of a 10k runner and the speed of a 1500 meter runner.

--Dan Lincoln, Arkansas, 10,000 meter champion, steeplechase champion, 2003, NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field, as reported by http://letsrun.com.

__/ ROSE RUN RESULTS, MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDING

We hope to have Rose Run results and Michigan Runner Race Series standings next week.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

Next up: 15K - Chronicle Seaway - June 28 - Muskegon

20K - Volkslaufe - July 4 - Frankenmuth

8K - Allen Park - August 2 - Allen Park

10 Mile - Crim Festival of Races - August 23 - Flint

10K (2 of 2) - Cadillac Labor Day - September 1 - Cadillac

5K - John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge - Sept. 20 - Milford

Wild Card - Capital City River Run 10 Mile - September 28 - Lansing

Marathon - Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - October 5 - Detroit

Completed:

1/2 Marathon - Borgess Run - April 26 - Kalamazoo

Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25K, May 10

Rose Run - June 14 - Jackson

__/ 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).

**Training**

Coming in July: Doug Kurtis Marathon Training Series, 12 weeks of marathon tips and advice from from the man who has won more marathons than anyone.

**Events**

The Great Race-Elkart, IN, May 24-26, 2003 (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003greatrace/)

Michigan Indoor Track Series Championship (High School: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003mits/) (Now showing)

LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle-Chicago, IL (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003shamrock/)

Great Wall Marathon (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003greatwall/)

Running Fit-Trail Marathon and Half Marathon-Pinckney, MI (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, May 11, 2003 (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003forestcity/

Steve's Run-Dowagiac, MI

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

Dances with Dirt -Pinckney, MI

Celebrate Westlake, Westlake, OH

Harvest Stompede, Leelanau Peninsula/Suttons Bay, MI

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

**Interviews**

Boaz Cheboiywo - An Interview (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003boaz/)

John Goodridge-Coaching High School & College Runners, Part I (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003goodridge1)

Dick Beardsley- Staying The Course (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003beardsley/)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part I (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003hansons1/)

Nancy Clark-Food Guide for Marathon Runners (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003nancyclark/)

Frank Shorter-Catching the Cheaters (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003shorter/)

Mark Will-Weber- The Quotable Runner (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003quotable_runner/)

Chris Lear-Sub 4:00, Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile.

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part II

Allan Steinfeld-Directing the New York Marathon (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003steinfeld/)

Collette Liss- Training for World Cross Country Championships (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003collette)

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

__/ RACE CALENDAR

The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in Sponsorship of the Michigan Runner Newsletter or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Saturday, June 21

* 2003 Michigan Association Youth Championships, track and field, Detroit, 9:00 am field; 11:00 am running, Jacqueline DeVose, jdevose@aol.com

* 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/

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, prrfs@hotmail.com, http://roadrace.altercounty.com

Friday, July 4

* Volkslaufe, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2KFR, Frakenmuth, http:// www.volkslaufe.org

Saturday, July 5

* Run and Walk for Funds, 10KR, 5KRW, 2MR/W, Northport, 9:00 am, (231) 386.5188.

Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13

* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, 10K, 5.8K, 25K over 2 days, McClain State Park, Hancock, Jeff Crumbaugh, runskikayak@hotmail.com, 906-360-2324.

Saturday, July 19

* Alpenfest, 7.5MR, 5KR, !MR, Gaylord, 8:30 am, (989) 732.6521

* America's Physique Running Festival, Spring Arbor, 5KR/W, 10KR, 1/2 MFR, (517) 750-4847, mlnj@earthlink.net, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com.

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

Saturday, July 26

* The Alden Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, Alden-Torch Lake, 9:00 am, (231) 331- 6620, swilliams@torchlake.com

* Steve's Run, 10KR, 5KR/W,k 1KFR/W, Dowagiac, (269) 782.1210, http://www.smc.cc.mi.us/fireup/stevesrun/

Sunday, July 27

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton, 26.2MR, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/ W, 6:00 am, Craig Douglas, (989) 753-7261.

* Ellen's Race, 5KR/W, East Lansing, 9:00 am, (517) 337.4461, http:// www.ellensrace.com

Saturday, August 2

* Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon & Duathlon, Gaylord, .6MS-31MB - 6.2MR, 3.1MR-31MB-3.1MR, 9:00 am; 50ydS, 1 or 2MB, 3/4MR, 2:00 pm; 200 ydS, 12MB, 3MR, 6:00 pm, (989) 732.6521 http://www.cooltri.com

* Billy Mills Fun Run, 5KR/W, 10KR/W, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, hsmith@saulttribe.net

Sunday, August 3

* Eastpointe Lions Club Ox Roast, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Eastpointe, 8:15 am, (586) 776-1918

Saturday, August 9 * Run Thru Hell, Hell/Pinckney, 10MR, 4.8MR, 8:00 am, Harrison Hensley, (734) 878-6640

Saturday, August 16

* Bill's Run Richmond Run, 8KR, 5KW, 1MFR, Richmond, 8:00 am, (586) 727-7571, ex. 105, http://www.ci.richmond.mi.us

* St. Ignace Classic, 5KR, 10KR/W, Kid's Run, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

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

Sunday, August 17

* Might Mac Boat Cruise, 25MB, 40MB, 50MB, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

Friday, August 22

Howell Melon Run, 10KR, 5K, 1MR, Howell, 6:30 pm, (517) 546.0693, http://www.gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, August 23

* The Crim Festival of Races, 10MR, 8KR/W, 5KW/R, 1MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot, Flint, 8:00 am, (810) 235.3396, http://www.crim.org

Saturday, August 30

* Celebrate Westlake, 5MR, 3.4MW, 5.5M Inline Skate, Kids FR, Westlake, Ohio, 7:45 AM, (440) 808.5700, http://celebratewestlake.com

* Milford Labor Day 30K, Milford, 8:00, http:// www.laborday30k.com.

Monday, September 1

* Cadillac Festival of Races, 10KR, 5KR, Triathlon: 5KR, 1MB,m 2MS, 9:00 am Glenn Bathrick, (231) 775-4402.

* Mercy General Health Partners Run for Your Health 5K, Muskegon, 8:30 am, 231-739-4885, http://www.mghp.c om.

Saturday, September 6

* Dances with Dirt, Pinckney, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, 6:00 am, http://danceswithdirt.com. * Mackinac Eight Mile Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Reeds Lake Triathlon, Grand Rapids, 7:30 am, (616) 949.1750, http:// www.classicrace.com

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Cleveland, 8:15 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

* Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon, 8:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, (248) 437-6254, http://www.slxc.com

Sunday, September 7

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 13.1MR, Relay, In-line Skate, Cleveland, 7:50 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

Saturday, September 13

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Auburn Hills, 8:00 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

* Harvest Stompede, 5KR/W, 15KR, Leelanaw Peninsula, 9:30 am, http:/ /www.lpwines.com/harvest-stompede.shtml

Saturday, September 27, 2003

* Silver Valley Trail Run, East Tawas, 7MR, 5KFR/W, 10:00 am, Butch Short, (989)362.5850.

Sunday, September 28, 2003

* Capital City River Run, Lansing, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20MR (training), 10M 3 person team relay, 1MKR, 1/4 MKR, Dick Miles, 517.332.2681, http:// www.ccriverrun.org. 10 Mile is Michigan Runner Race Series Wild Card.

Saturday, October 4

* Red October Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MKF, Wayne, 9:50 am, Cynthia Cook, 313.586.5486, http://gaultracemanagement.com.

Sunday, October 5

* Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, 26.2MR, relays, 5K, (313) 226.6676, http://www.freep.com/marathon/

Saturday, October 11

* Akron Marathon, 26.2MR, 5 person team relays, Akron, Ohio, (877) 375.2786, http://www.akronmarathon.org

Saturday, October 25

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

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