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New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon, Sunday, February 24 Marathon, half marathon, 5K Web: http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com/

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Sunday, May 18, 2008 31st Anniversary - 26.3 Mile Rock Party Register online: http://clevelandmarathon.com Video Preview: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Me8GXXGaLdw

Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Run, Saturday, May 24, 2008 Includes transportation to St. Ignace and post-race breakfast Register Online: http://www.mackinawcity.com

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ ANN ARBOR HEALTHY START FESTIVAL OF MILES, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 2008

__/ OAKLAND COUNTRY, CRIM LAUNCH BROOKSIE WAY HALF MARATHON

__/ BOAZ CHEBOIYWO TALKS ABOUT SITUATION IN KEYNA

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN 25K TRAINING KICKS OFF THURS & FRI, JAN. 10-11

__/ WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING? TRY GOOD FORM RUNNING CLINICS AT PLAYMAKERS

__/ DEBORAH LAZAROFF SET TO RUN 100TH MARATHON & 15TH DISNEY ON SUNDAY

__/ TORTOISE AND HARE OPEN NEW STORE AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN ADDS 10K EVENT

__/ USATF HONORS DAN REYNOLDS WITH BAKJIAN AWARD

__/ CHAD SCHIEBER MEMORIAL RUN

__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD THROUGH APRIL

__/ RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY - FEBRUARY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH JULY 2008

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/ ======================================================= =========== ANN ARBOR HEALTHY START FESTIVAL OF MILES, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 2008 ======================================================= =========== Got a taste of running in shorts during this January thaw? Well, the temparature will be dropping by the weekend, but Running Fit's Ann Arbor Healthy Start Festival of Miles will be indoors at the University of Michigan Track. Log some indoor miles, sign up the kids for their first race of the year, or run a 60m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m or relay race on the track. Events include a health and fitness expo, drawings and give-a-ways. For times and details see http://www.runhealthystart.com

======================================================= OAKLAND COUNTRY, CRIM LAUNCH BROOKSIE WAY HALF MARATHON ======================================================= We're excited about the new Brooksie Way Half Marathon scheduled for October 5, 2008. Oakland Country Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced initial plans for the race as part of a quality of life initiative at his State of the County speech in February, 2007. He hoped to model the race after the Crim. Then, four days later, Patterson's son, Brooks, Jr., age 28, died in a snowmobile accident. The younger Patterson was an avid outdoorsman, whose zest for life was known as the Brooksie Way.

We're also excited that Patterson formed a partnership with Oakland County and the Crim Fitness Foundation. Deb Kiertzner, Race Director of the Crim Festival of Races, will also direct The Brooksie Way Half Marathon.

At last Friday's Kick-Off, Runnin' Gear's Paul Coughlin and Greg Guidice, leaders of the race organizing committee, described a scenic and challenging half marathon course which begins and ends at Oakland University's Meadow Brook Hall, goes through downtown Rochester, and includes sections of the Clinton River Trail and the Paint Creek Trail. A 5K is also being planned. For Greg and Paul's course description, see http://michiganrunner.tv/2008brooksie_way/

Press Release: http://michiganrunner.net/news/brooksie_way0108.html Online Registration: http://www.thebrooksieway.com/

============================================= BOAZ CHEBOIYWO TALKS ABOUT SITUATION IN KEYNA ============================================= Boaz Cheboiywo, NCAA Cross Country Champion in 2001 and NCAA 10,000 meter Champion in 2002 (Eastern Michigan/Nike), is originally from the village of Tirap, Kenya-- not far from Eldoret. Eldoret is the scene of some of the worst violence now taking place in Kenya. Boaz now lives in Ypsilanti and we spoke with him yesterday about the situation in his home country. His family are all OK for now. A keen observer of both American and Kenyan government and society, Boaz wishes his country could return to the peaceful nation of a united people with a common national anthem, a common flag and a common cause. "We don't say we're from a certain tribe; we say we're from Kenya," he says. The current situation involves the distribution of national resources and is the fault of people at the top. It's "the kids in school and the little man who's hurt" in the current situation.

Boaz talked about Lucas Sang, the Olympic runner who was stoned to death on New Year's Day. Sang was involved in Kenya's national athletic committee, was recognized by many. He was not involved in the trouble; he was walking home and happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Boaz is excited about the U.S. presidential primaries and democracy here. "People are looking at Obama as a real candidate; people are not looking at race," he says.

Boaz is also excited about the upcoming indoor season because he's happy about his training and being injury-free. Look for Boaz at the Reebok Indoor Games in Boston on January 26 where he plans to run either the mile or the 3000. You can also catch Boaz running the mile at Eastern Michigan' Invitational on Saturday this week.

======================================================= ================== FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN 25K TRAINING KICKS OFF THURS & FRI, JAN. 10-11 ======================================================= ================== "Save $3 on the 25K entry fee and enjoy a mini Sports & Fitness Expo with area industry professionals at Craig's Cruisers in Wyoming (5730 Clyde Park SW) from 5:00-7:00 pm this Thursday. The first 100 people to register for the 25K event will receive a commemorative long sleeve training shirt. Free pizza and beverages, and 2008 Fifth Third River Bank Run training gear sales. Friday's Training Kickoff will take place at Gazelle Sports-Holland (24 W. 8th Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm and feature $3 off the 25K entry fee, free long sleeve commemorative training shirt to the first 50 people that register for the 25K at Gazelle Sports-Holland, and pizza and beverages. Bring your gently used shoes you're no longer wearing to either location and the Fifth Third River Bank Run distribute them to area not-for-profit organizations who will recycle them among the local homeless community!" -- Fifth Third River Bank Run Press Release Online registration: http://53riverbankrun.com

======================================================= ================== WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING? TRY GOOD FORM RUNNING CLINICS AT PLAYMAKERS ======================================================= ================== We think this is an idea whose time has come. Playmakers has a *free* "Good Form Running Clinic" every Thursday evening at 6:00 pm in the Okemos store. Just whom would you trust to show you good form? How about Olympian Grant Robison? Grant and the staff from Playmakers lead the weekly clinics which will show 4 simple steps. Web: http://playmakers.com/

======================================================= =========== DEBORAH LAZAROFF SET TO RUN 100TH MARATHON & 15TH DISNEY ON SUNDAY ======================================================= =========== Deborah Lazaraoff of Jackson runs a lot of marathons. Along the way, she ran the very first Walt Disney World Marathon in 1994 and then she ran every single one since. This Sunday, Lazaroff and David Agnew of Clarkston will be going for their 15th consecutive Walt Disney World Marathon. Deborah is going for an additional milestone: her 100th marathon. Michigan Runner will be there to cheer them on.

======================================================= ======== TORTOISE AND HARE OPEN NEW STORE AT WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE ======================================================= ======== Washtenaw Community College students have a dream-come-true with the brand new Health & Fitness Center that opened in Fall of 2007. The Center has a lap pool, an indoor track, and state-of-the-art equipment along with personal training and exercise programs. Now WCC students can get fitted for shoes, gear and athletic apparel right in the Center at the new Tortoise and Hare Running & Fitness shop. Stefan Kiesbye said the new shop opened for business earlier this week.

========================================= FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN ADDS 10K EVENT ========================================= "Fifth Third River Bank Run officials have announced that a 10K Run will be offered for the first time on the second Saturday of May, leading off race day events at 7:30 a.m. The 25K will continue to feature the Wheelchair Racing and Handcycle divisions at 7:50a, followed by the 25K Run at 8:00 a.m., 5K Run at 8:10 a.m. and 5K Walk at 8:15 a.m. "We've been talking for a number of years about initiating a mid- distance event to act as a stepping stone distance between the 5K Run and 25K," explains Kristen Aidif, Race Director, Fifth Third River Bank Run. "With a record turn-out for the 30th Anniversary of the Fifth Third River Bank Run this past year, we think the timing is right for a new event to kick things off on Saturday, May 10!" The 10K Run will start on Monroe Avenue and finish on Ottawa Avenue, sharing some of the existing 25K and 5K Run courses. It will feature three Aid Stations and prize money similar to the 5K Run with $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $200 for first place." -- Fifth Third River Bank Run Press Release Course Map and Online Registration: http://53riverbankrun.com

============================================ USATF HONORS DAN REYNOLDS WITH BAKJIAN AWARD ============================================ USA Track and Field's National Officials Committee named Dan Reynolds the recipient of the Andy Bakjian Officials Outstanding Service Award. Reynolds credits Michigan's legendary official, Kermit Ambrose, and Eastern Michigan's former coach Bob Parks with giving him the opportunity "to officiate and to learn." Reynolds is now a school athletic admiistrator in Tucson, Arizona. He has officiated at Olympic Trials, NCAA and USATF meets as well as the Olympic Games.

========================== CHAD SCHIEBER MEMORIAL RUN ========================== Folks in Midland have established a new run to honor Chad Schieber, the Midland police officer who died during the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. The run will be October 18, 2008 in Midland's Emerson Park; it will include a 10K Run, a 5K run, a 1 Mile run, and a kids run. Proceeds from the race will go to a college fund for Schieber's children. Online registration: http://www.3disciplines.com

================================================= GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD THROUGH APRIL ================================================= -- January 10-14, 2008 - Association of Running Publications and Running Network Annual Meetings, Walt Disney World Weekend - Jennie & Art McCafferty -- February 22-24, 2008 - West Michigan Golf Show, Grand Rapids - Jennie & Art McCafferty -- March 7-9, 2008 - Michigan Golf Show, Novi - Art and Jennie McCafferty -- April 20, 2008 - U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Women's Marathon, Boston - Jennie McCafferty -- April 21, 2008 - BAA Boston Marathon - Jennie McCafferty -- April 24-26, 2008 - Hillsdale "Gina" Relays - Art and Jennie McCafferty

=================================== RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY - FEBRUARY ===================================

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008 * A2 Healthy Start Festival of Miles, 1 hour R/W, kids 5,10,15 minute R/ W, Ann Arbor, 700 am - 3:00 pm http://www.runhealthystart.com

* Walt Disney World Half Marathon, 13.1MR, 6:00 am. Web: http:/disneyworldspors.disney.go.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008 * Walt Disney World Marathon, 26.2MR, 6:00 am. Web: http://disneyworldspors.disney.go.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008 * Bigfoot Boogie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race, 10K & 5K snowshoe, 9:00 am, Traverse City Web: http://runsnow.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008 * Super 5K, 5KR, 9:00 am, Novi, Novi Running Fit Web: http://runsuperbowl.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 * Bumper Run, 6MR, 6:15 pm, Stony Creek Metro Park, Boat Launch, Shelby Township Email: don.richmond@juno.com

SATURDAY, FEBRAURY 9, 2008 * U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's 50 KM Race Walk, Miami-Dade, Florida http://usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-RW/

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 * USA Cross Country Championships, San Diego, CA, World Cross Country Team Trials usatf.org/events/2008/USAXCChampionships/

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008 * AT&T USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships, Boston, 3 day meet through February 24, 2008 http://usatf.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008 * Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race, 4M & 2M snowshoe, 9:00 am, Traverse City Web: http://runsnow.com/monkey/

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 * New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, 7:00 am, Web: http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com/

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 * Michigan Indoor Track Series Championship, Mt. Pleasant Web: http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

================================================= HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH JULY 2008 =================================================

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008 * Walt Disney World Half Marathon, 13.1MR, 6:00 am. Web: http:/disneyworldspors.disney.go.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008 * Walt Disney World Marathon, 26.2MR, 6:00 am. Web: http://disneyworldspors.disney.go.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2008 * New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, 7:00 am, Web: http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com/

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 * Around the Bay 30K Road Race, Hamilton, Ontario, 30KR, 5KR, 2 & 3 person relays, 9:30 am Web: http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007aroundthebay/

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 * Martian Marathon, Dearborn Heights, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 8:30 am, Henry Ford Dearborn Heights Center. Web: http://martianmarathon.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008 * U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Women's Marathon, Boston Web: http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-Marathon-Women/

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 * Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, MiniMarathon and Relays, Louisville, KY Web: http://derbyfestivalmarathon.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008 * Running Fit Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Pinckney, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 7:30 am Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 * Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 26.2Wheelchair, 10KR, 5KR, kids run, relay, 6:00 am, Web: http://flyingpigmarathon.com

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 * Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W, kids run, 8:00 am Web: http://www.53riverbankrun.com

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008 * Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, 26.2MR, relay, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2K Family Run Web: www.forestcityroadraces.com

* Mississauga Marathon, Mississauga, Ontario, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 2K FR/W, kids run, 8:00 am, Mississauga City Hall, 10KR and 5KR on Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am. Web: http://www.mississaugamarathon.com

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008 * Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 7:00 am Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2008 * ING Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa, Ontario, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR; 10K & 5K on Saturday Web: http://runottawa.ca

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008 * The Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, 26.2 MR, 10KR, 5KR/ W Web: http://thegreatrace.net/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007greatrace/

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008 * Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids run, 8:20 am, Ann Arbor Web: http://wwww.dexterannarborrun.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008 * Run Charlevoix, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, 7:40 am, downtown Charlevoix Web: http://redrockco.com

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1008 * Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, 25K, Copper Harbor, 7:00 am Web: http://greatlakesendurance.com

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 * Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, 26.2 MR, 10KR, 7:00 am, Munising Web: http://greatlakesendurance.com

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