MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - July 31, 2003 - Vol. 2l, no. 39

Sponsored by:

Standard Federal Bank 10K Series: Kalamazoo 8/16; Auburn Hills 9/13 http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Running Fit http://runningfit.com - Presenting the Doug Kurtis Marathon Training Series: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/

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

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 5, 2003 http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Dundee Internet Services http://dundee.net

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: STEVE'S RUN

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES CONTINUES WITH ALLEN PARK, SATURDAY AUGUST 2

__/ PLANNING AHEAD:

RUN THRU HELL, AUGUST 9

ST. IGNACE FITNESS EXPO, AUGUST 16 & 17

__/ GALYAN'S NORTHVILLE SOLSTICE RUN CONTINUES ON COMCAST THIS EVENING

__/ ELLEN'S RACE SAYS GOODBYe

__/ PART IV: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: SUPPORT GROUPS

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: STEVE'S RUN Last weekend's Steve's Run, The Original Road and Trail Race, features interesting and challenging courses for the 10K run and 5K run/walk in Dowagiac, Michigan. It also attracts top college, high school and age- group competition. Check out the golf course, cemetery, wildlife preserve, Southwestern Michigan College campus and Roadrunner trails. http://michiganrunner.tv/2003stevesrun/

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES CONTINUES WITH ALLEN PARK, SATURDAY AUGUST 2

Next up: 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, 10K - June 14 - Jackson

Chronicle Seaway, 15K - June 28 n Muskegon

Volkslaufe, 20K - July 4 - Frankenmuth

__/ PLANNING AHEAD:

RUN THRU HELL, AUGUST 9 Sign up early and avoid the race-day crowds for one of Southeast Michigan's most popular races. The nationally-known 10 and 4.8 mile races offer one of our sport's most prized t-shirts. Starts 8 a.m. at Hell Creek Ranch, about five miles southeast of Pinckney. Visit www.gaultracemanagement.com or phone director Harrison Hensley at (734) 878-6640.

ST. IGNACE FITNESS EXPO, AUGUST 16 & 17 Fun and fitness in the beautiful Straits of Mackinac inclue 5K and 10K runs along the shoreline Saturday morning, a boat cruise with sunset views of the Mackinac Bridge that evening, and bike tour crossing "Big Mac" next morning. Call (810) 338-6660 or visit http:// www.stignace.com.

__/ GALYAN'S NORTHVILLE SOLSTICE RUN CONTINUES ON COMCAST THIS EVENING Comcast will show the June 21 Galyan's Northville Solstice Run on Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 pm. Comcast Channel 25 is available in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Westland, Romulus, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, and Van Buren Township. Gary Grace of Comcast has produced a terrific show half hour show which features the 5K run/ walk, the kids run and interviews with winners and mid-pack runners. Doug Kurtis and Jennie McCafferty announce the race as it unfolds.

__/ ELLEN'S RACE SAYS GOODBYE We're sad to hear that last Sunday's Ellen's Race is to be its last after 10 years. This popular East Lansing race has honored the life of Ellen Osborn, who died when she was a 4th grader at Pinecrest Elementary School. Her parents, Gerald Osborn and Sue Granger, have moved to Missouri. Michigan Runner writer Charles Douglas McEwen reports that Ellen's Race has raised close to $140,000 to support Ellen's Place, (a Lansing center for grieving children), Pinecrest school and the Michigan Capitol Girl Scouts.

__/ PART IV: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: SUPPORT GROUPS Doug Kurtis tells us how valuable support groups can be for successful marathon training. Part IV of the twelve part series is sponsored by Running Fit (http://runningfit.com). Doug's training charts are suitable for First Timers, Intermediate, Advanced, and Ace marathoners. http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/.

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "You don't throw a life away just 'cause it's banged up a little." -- Charles Howard, as played by Jeff Bridges in the movie, Seabisbuit.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

***Standings after 5 races***

*Women*

Janet Becker, 85 points, 1st Open

Laura Murphy, 50 points, 2nd Open (tie)

Laura Ankrum, 50 points, 2nd Open (tie)

Laurie Decker, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Robin Sarris Hallop, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Maureen Pluger, 25 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Lisa Hesse, 25 pointe, 3rd Master (tie)

Diane Arbanas 7 points, 1st Senior

Karen Benardino, 6 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

Liz Lancaster, 6 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

*Men*

Chris Glowacki, 85 points, 1st Open; 1st Master

Mike Scannell, 65 points, 2nd Open, 2nd Master

Ryan Shay, 50 points, 3rd Open

Kris Warszawski, 25 points, 3rd Master

James Carlton, 10 points, 1st Senior

Gary Wolfram, 8 points, 2nd Senior

Peter Polidori, 6 points, 3rd Senior

__/ 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** Doug Kurtis Marathon Training Series, 12 weeks of marathon tips and advice from the man who has won more marathons than anyone. Now showing: Parts 1-3. HYPERLINK "http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003marathon/" http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/

**Events**

Hannibal Cannibal, MO, July 5, 2003 (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003hannibal)

Steve's Run-Dowagiac, MI (Nor showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003stevesrun/)

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/

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

Dances with Dirt -Pinckney, MI

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**

Pat Ball - Preview of 2003 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, Relay and Compuware 5K (now showing: HYPERLINK "http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003detroitpreview.html" http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003detroitpreview.html )

Tim Broe - An Interview (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003timbroe/)

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/)

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)

Chris Lear-Sub 4:00, Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile (Now Showing:http://michiganrunner.tv/2003chrislear/)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part II

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, 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:// HYPERLINK "http:// www.laborday30k.com" www.laborday30k.com .

* Standard Federal Detroit Jazz Fest 4 Mile Run, 8:00 am, Hart Plaza, Doug Kurtis, 313 963-2366, HYPERLINK "mailto:dkurtis@peoplepc.com" dkurtis@peoplepc.com , http:// www.musichall.org

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 20 Mt. Baldhead Challenge, 15K, Certified 5K, 1K Kids Fun Run, Saugatuck-Douglas, (616) 395-3281, http://www.mtbaldhead.com

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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