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Michigan Running News - January 15, 2004
Jennie McCafferty
January 15, 2004
Michigan Runner

MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - January 15, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 10

Sponsored by: Running Fit:http://runningfit.com

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

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, April 25, 2004 http://www.clevelandmarathon.com

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ MICHIGAN MEN RULE THE HALF MARATHON

VERRAN, SELL, CORDES TIE FOR WIN IN WALT DISNEY WORLD HALF MARATHON

RYAN SHAY WINS FIRST P.F. CHANG ROCK 'N ROLL HALF MARATHON __/ EVENT DIRECTORS: SEND CALENDAR ENTRIES TO MICHIGAN RUNNER MAGAZINE

__/ EASTERN MICHIGAN INVITATIONAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

__/ PAUL MCMULLEN TO BE INDUCTED IN EASTERN MICHIGAN'S ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ MICHIGAN MEN RULE THE HALF MARATHON

__/ VERRAN, SELL, CORDES TIE FOR WIN IN WALT DISNEY WORLD HALF MARATHON - LAKE BUENA VISTA (1/11/04) -- Clint Verran, Brian Sell and Nick Cordes of the Hanson- Brooks Olympic Distance Project crossed the finish-line of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon at the same time (1:05:43), breaking the course record of 1:07:45 set by Ronnie Holassie in 2003 in the process. Race officials awarded the win and the course record to Verran. Verran gave his flowers to Cordes and his plaque to Sell, but kept the gold Mickey-Mouse ears for himself. Kim Pawelek of Arden, North Carolina won the women's half. Two Floridians won the marathon; Matthew Dobson of Jay, Florida, is the first men's champion from Florida; Kim Donaldson from St. Petersburg, Florida is the women's champion. Congressman Peter Hoekstra of Holland, Michigan, completed the marathon in 4:27:03.

The Disney Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday also featured the Hanson-Brooks Distance Program. Kevin Hanson joined Jon Sinclair and Mark Will-Weber in presenting a clinic, "Coaching the Best performance from an Athlete." Jeff Campbell, Nick Cordes, Brian Sell and Clint Verran participated in a panel about the Hanson-Brooks Olympic Distance Project. For complete results and to register for the 2005 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon see http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/index.

__/ RYAN SHAY WINS FIRST P.F. CHANG ROCK 'N ROLL ARIZONA HALF MARATHON - Ryan Shay used the P.F. Chang Rock 'n Roll Arizone Half Marathon in Scottsdale, Arizona as a tune-up for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Birmingham, Alabama. He finished first in 1:04:35, almost a minute ahead of 2nd place finisher Jason Lehmkuhle. The P.F. Chang Rock 'n Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon field of 29,282 was the largest field ever for a first-time event.

__/ EVENT DIRECTORS: SEND CALENDAR ENTRIES TO MICHIGAN RUNNER MAGAZINE - Michigan Runner magazine will publish its annual event calendar in the March/April 2004 issue. To get your running or multisport event listed, FAX, mail or email your event's Date, Time, City, Location, Contact Name, Phone, Email, and Web address to FAX (734) 434-4765, jennie@glsp.com, or Michigan Runner, 3588 Plymouth Road, #245 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2603.

__/ EASTERN MICHIGAN INVITATIONAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 - Eastern Michigan distance coach John Goodridge invites us to watch some outstanding athletes competing Saturday at the Annual Eastern Michigan University Invitational in historic Bowen Fieldhouse. (Exit Washtenaw Avenue from US23-entering campus turning left on Oakwood, right at second stop sign). Athletes representing sixteen colleges and clubs will be competing. Boaz Cheboiywo who won two 10,000 meter NCAA National Championships for EMU on the Track and in Cross Country, now representing Nike will open his indoor season in the 800 meters along with Eddie Nehus (1:49) of the Indiana Invaders and EMU senior Brandon Jiles (Detroit Mumford) while EMU All-American's Jordan Desilets (Lake Orion) and Gavin Thompson will highlight the distance events.

Field events begin at 11:00 a.m. with running events beginning at Noon with a Distance Medley Relay.

__/ PAUL MCMULLEN TO BE INDUCTED IN EASTERN MICHIGAN'S ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME - Eastern Michigan's Athletic Hall of Fame will induct Olympic miler Paul McMullen along with six other athletes and coaches in its 2003 class. Inductees will be honored before the Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois men's basketball game, Saturday, Februarty 28, before the 7:00 pm tipoff, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti.

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK - "You feel great after a run. There are not many other things in life that you can do, that clear your mind and make you feel rejuvenated as much as running does." -- Nick Cordes, Disney World Health and Fitness Expo Runner's Clinic.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS - The Michigan Runner TV Show (http://michigan runner.tv) is featuring the following Internet Television shows this season.

**Events**

Belle Isle 33rd New Years Eve Run, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002belleisle/

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003shorerun/

21st Detroit Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003turkeytrot/)

25th Annual Big Bird Run-Roseville, MI (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003bigbird/)

Portage Invitational Cross Country Meet, Portage, MI (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003portage/)

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 5, 2003 (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003detroit/)

Silver Valley Trail Run, East Tawas, September 19, 2002 (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003silvervalley/)

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI, August 23 (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002crim/)

Steve's Run-Dowagiac, MI, July 26, 2003 (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003stevesrun/)

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

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

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

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/

Capital City River Run, Lansing MHSAA LP X-C Finals, Brooklyn, MI

NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Waterloo, Iowa **Interviews** Amber Smith - Michigan High School Runner of the Year 2002/2003 (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003ambersmith/)

Bob Figuli, 100,000 Miles and Counting (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003figuli/

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

Pat Ball - Preview of 2003 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, Relay and Compuware 5K (now showing: 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/)

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/)

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

Collette Liss - Shamrock Shuffle Champion (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/)

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

Jeff Galloway - Leader, Crim Training Program

Greg Meyer - Boston Marathon Winner

Kevin Sullivan - Olympian and Canadian Mile Record Holder

**Video Journal**

Olympic Games Countdown: Tim Broe's Video Journal

**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 1-12. "http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/"

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Sponsored by Dundee Internet Service, "Stuff that Works" http://dundee.net

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__/ 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, January 17

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski,Garland Resort, (989) 786- 2211 http://garlandusa.com

Sunday, January 18, 2004

* The HP Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, http://www.hphoustonmarathon.com, (713) 957-3453.

Saturday, January 24, 2004

* Bigfoot Boogie Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, 9:00 am, 10K, 5K snowshow races, (231) 933-9242, http://runshow.com

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski,Garland Resort, (989) 786- 2211 http://garlandusa.com

Saturday, January 31

* Crystal Highlander Freestyle and Classic Race, 10K XC Ski, 6K XC Ski, Thompsonville, Crystal Mountain, (800)968-7686, http://wwww.crystalmountain.com

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski,Garland Resort, (989) 786- 2211 http://garlandusa.com

Saturday, February 7

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski, Lewiston, Garland Resort, (989) 786-2211 http://garlandusa.com

* U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Men's Marathon, Birmingham, Alabama, 9:00 am mercedesmarathon.com

Sunday, February 8

* Mercedes Marathon and Half Marathon, Birmingham, Alabama, 7:00 am (800) 266-5426, info@mercedesmarathon.com, mercedesmarathon.com

Saturday, February 14

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski, Lewiston, Garland Resort, (989) 786-2211 http://garlandusa.com

* Sweetheart Run/Walk & Relay, Flushing, 10:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10K Relay GRaceMgt@aol.com, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Sunday, February 15

* U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Men's 50K Race Walk, Chula Vista, CA, 7:30 am, http://usatf.org/events/2004/OlympicTrials-RW/

Saturday, February 21

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski, Lewiston, Garland Resort, (989) 786-2211 http://garlandusa.com

Saturday, February 28

* Gourmet Glide, 11K XC Ski, 19K XC Ski, Lewiston, Garland Resort, (989) 786-2211 http://garlandusa.com

* Gourmet Gripper Classic XC Ski Race, Lewiston, Garland Resort, 10:00 am, (989) 786-2211, http://garlandusa.com

Sunday, February 29

* Garland Glide Freestyle XC Ski Race, Lewiston, Garland Resort, 10:00 am, (989) 786-2211, http://garlandusa.com

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