March / April 2012
IN THIS ISSUE:
Editor’s Notes: S-Words By Scott Sullivan p. 7
Thrill and Agony for State Runners at U.S. Trials p. 8
Running Shorts with Scott Hubbard p. 12
Beyond the Chip: Retired Coach Lundberg Leaves Legacy that Endures By Paul Aufdemberge p. 14
Johncock has Two U.S. Records Ratified By Scott Sullivan p. 16
More Than I Need to Know By Dave Foley p. 16
Michigan Man Sets 7-Continent Marathon Mark
The third time was charmed for Don Kern’s bid to set a Guinness World Record for running marathons on all seven continents in the shortest time.
Contributor of the Year: Don Kern
By Art McCafferty - Contributor of the Year is the one Michigan Runner award that requires staff decisions. Our other MR honors are earned through success on the roads, trails or track during the year and based on a pre-announced points scale.
Michigan Runner Race Series Results and Standings
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Results: Fifth Third River Bank Run, May 9, 2010
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Open Women
Dot McMahan, 1st, 1:30:08, 50 points
Jessica Graf, 2nd, 1:34:12, 25 points
Lara Johnson, 3rd, 1:36:16, 15 points
Open Men
Nick Stanko, 1st, 1:17:49, 50 points
Stephen Shay, 2nd, 1:18:03, 25 points
Ian Forsyth, 3rd, 1:21:11, 15 points
Masters Women
REVIEWS - Team Apparel 2010
Here’s our annual snapshot of apparel options for your cross country and track & field teams. There are technical fabrics available at a variety of price levels, and the options for personalizing the gear range from custom screenprinted graphics to the nearly infinite possibilities available with sublimation.
Michigan Runner of the Year 2008: Hank Risley
By Charles Douglas McEwen - Hank Risley, who began running just three years ago at age 37, considers himself a late bloomer when it comes to competitive sports.
“I never really played any sports in high school,” Risley said. “Back then, I never would have imagined that I would be running marathons and 50Ks.” (He has run about a dozen marathons and three 50Ks.)
Ian's Innards: Deceived
I’m gnawing on the knowledge that I have been burnt, and I’m learning things that I should’ve already learnt. -Gordon Gano-Violent Femmes - The absurdity of the moment was set aglow as he turned in irritation, acutely aware of my impending approach.
2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix: Profile of Winners
January 2008 from RunOhio - 2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix winners are: Open - Matt Folk and Leigh Daniel, Masters - Ron Dorfeld and Connie Gardner, Grand Masters - George Seller and Nancy Smith, Seniors - Nick Zindorf and Patti Habenicht. Read their interviews - The 2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix was a series of races chosen by runners and the staff of RUNOHIO to be part of the statewide grand prix.
Cold Weather Running Tips from the RRCA
The onset of winter needn't bring a seasonal halt to a runner's enthusiasm or routines. Outdoor exercise in the winter can be a pleasurable experience. The major risk posed by running in subfreezing air is frostbite and minor irritations to the respiratory tract. With some minor precautions these risks can be eliminated.
Ian's Innards: Voice
Either it’ll move me
or it’ll move right through me;
fully, completely.
Gordon Downie-The Tragically Hip
