__/ 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
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__/ 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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__/ 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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