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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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__/ BIGFOOT BOOGIE 5 & 10K SNOWSHOE RACE, TRAVERSE CITY, JANUARY 26, 2008

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: RACE DIRECTOR JON HUGHES LOOKS BACK AT 15 YEARS OF WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON

__/ PLAYMAKERS SIDEWALK SALE BEGINS TOMORROW: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

__/ WCC'S HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER OFFERS MEMBERSHIPS

__/ ALL-TIME BEST FINISHES IN THE WALT DISNEY WORLD HALF MARATHON

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES ROAD RACING

__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD THROUGH APRIL

__/ RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY - FEBRUARY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH JULY 2008

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/ ======================================================= ============== BIGFOOT BOOGIE 5 & 10K SNOWSHOE RACE, TRAVERSE CITY, JANUARY 26, 2008 ======================================================= ============== Ready for a winter road trip? Check out the winter wonderland of Traverse City for the Bigfoot Boogtie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race. Never tried snowshoes? Not a problem. Running Fit rents snowshoes for just $5 to anyone who needs them. According to race director Randy Step, "The learning curve is zero, justs strap 'em on and run." While you are at it, you can watch the style, form and speed of the best snowshoers in the Midwest as the race is a qualifier for the U.S. Snowshoe Team. Races begin Saturday, January 26, 2008, 9:00 am, Timber Ridge Resort, Hammond at 6-Mile. Web: http://runsnow.com

======================================================= ==================== MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: RACE DIRECTOR JON HUGHES LOOKS BACK AT 15 YEARS OF WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON ======================================================= ==================== Michigan Runner talks with Walt Disney World Marathon race director, Jon Hughes, about the changes, growth and magic of the popular marathon, half-marathon, 5K and Goofy Challenge. More than 12,000 finished the half-marathon in 2008; upwards of 18,000 finished the marathon. YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xclh8DENDmk

======================================================= ======= PLAYMAKERS SIDEWALK SALE BEGINS TOMORROW: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 ======================================================= ======= Playmakers store in Okemos begins the sidewalk sale on Thursday, January 17 and continues through Monday, January 21. Hours: Thursday-Friday, 8am - 8pm Saturday & Monday - 10am - 6pm Sunday - Noon - 5pm Parking is not a problem; a shuttle bus will pick you up from the former Circuit City near Grand River Avenue and Park Lake Road. Shoes, apparel, gear and more will be sale. Among our favorites: Merino wool base layers which absorb orders, don't itch and actually can be worn year-round; Chaco sandals which let you climb or descend hills after the race and between training runs. Web: http://playmakers.com

================================================ WCC'S HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER OFFERS MEMBERSHIPS ================================================ Last week we mentioned the glitzy new Washtenaw Community College Health and Fitness Center. This week we report tha the Center is making memberships available to folks not affiliated with Washtenaw Community College. The Center is offering no initiation fee if you sing up before February 15, 2008. For more information about the Center and its memberships, see http:// www.wccfitness.org.

======================================================= ====== ALL-TIME BEST FINISHES IN THE WALT DISNEY WORLD HALF MARATHON ======================================================= ====== Former Michigan resident Dave Herbst is a mainstay of the Media Center at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Dave compiled the All-time best finishes in the half marathon which began in 1998. Michigan athletes (always Hanson-Brooks) own 9 of the top 10 men's times, and 7 of the top women's times. Coaches Keith and Kevin Hanson are also among the top 25. See the complete list: http:// michiganrunner.com/0108/disney_half.html

============================== GREAT PERFORMANCES ROAD RACING ============================== What a weekend for racing in the sunny South:

2nd) Desiree Davila, Rochester, MI, 1:12:10, Chevron Houston Half Marathon & USA Half Marathon Championship, Sunday, January 13.

1st) Melanie Peters, 2:47:32, Walt Disney World Marathon, Sunday, January 13 - Peters, originally from Davison, Michigan, now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. 3rd) Lance Jones, Saranec, Michigan, 2:37:57, Walt Disney World Marathon, Sunday, January 13

1st) Chad Johnson, Rochester, MI, 1:06:53, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Sunday, January 13 2nd) C. Fred Joslyn, Rochester, MI, 1:06:54, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Sunday, January 13 2nd) Yolanda Flamino, Rochester, MI, 1:18:49, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Sunday, January 13 - PR 3rd) Patrick Rizzo, Rochester, MI, 1:07:05, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Sunday, January 13 3rd) Lori Stich Zimmerman, Rochester, MI, 1:20:22, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Sunday, January 13

================================================= GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD THROUGH APRIL ================================================= -- 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 -- March 22, 2008 - Bill Roney Memorial Hansons 5K - 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 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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