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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - January 24, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 17

Sponsored by:

Dundee Internet Services "Stuff that Works"

http://dundee.net

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, Sunday, May 21, 2006 Distances: Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K

Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com,

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/

Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race, Saturday, May 27, 2006

Web: http://www.mackinawcity.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004MackinacBridge/

"The Jogger" by Michael McCafferty Soon to be Made into a Minor Motion Picture

Web: http://www.channel101.com/shows/show.php?show_id=144

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, September 24, 2006

Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: AN INTERVIEW WITH WORLD CHAMPION SPRINTER LAURYN WILLIAMS

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ TRY A SNOWSHOE RACE UP NORTH

__/ TURN OUT FOR WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD CAMPAIGN.

__/ LOOKING FOR A PRE SUPER BOWL RUN/PARTY?

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ RACE DIRECTORS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR MICHIGAN RUNNER CALENDAR

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: BELLAIRE, EAST JORDAN, BOYNE HIGHLANDS, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, THOMPSONVILLE

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - DECEMBER-JANUARY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/____/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: AN INTERVIEW WITH WORLD CHAMPION SPRINTER LAURYN WILLIAMS - At this weekend's Reebok Boston Indoor Games, Lauryn Williams, the "World's Fastest Women," is one of the marquee athletes. The former Detroiter and University of Miami graduate got the world's attention when she won the 2004 NCAA 100 meter title and a spot on the US Olympic team. She won a silver medal in Athens in 2004 and two titles at the at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki: 100 meters and the 4 x 100 relay. We spoke with Lauryn at the Walt Disney World Health and Fitness Expo, January 6, 2006.

http://michiganrunner.tv/2006laurynwilliams/

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I usually don't remember much about my races. When I can tell you something about the race, I lost."

-- Lauryn Williams, quoted on the Boston Indoor Games Website: http://bostonindoorgames.com

__/ TRY A SNOWSHOE RACE UP NORTH

-- Bigfoot Boogie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race, Saturday, January 28, Traverse City, Timber Ridge Nordic Center, 8:00 am. This is a qualifier for the National Championship Snowshow Race in Vermont, but you don't need experience and you don't need snowshoes to try this race. Running Fit will rent you the snowshoes. http://runsnow.com.

-- Snowshoe Stomp, Suttons Bay, Ciccone Vinyards, Saturday, February 18, 4M snowshoe, 2M snowshoe hike, 8:30 am. Nate Rouse and Tony Ciccone-- the same folks who brought us the Harvest Stompede have teamed up again to bring us this winter event. The race for beginners and experts is in connection with the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association "Taste the Passion"-- celebrating wine, chocolate and love.

http://www.lpwines.com

-- Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, Saturday, February 25, Traverse City West Senior HS, 8K snowshoe, 4k snowshoe, 9:00 am. This if the inaugural Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race and Running Fit is ready to rent you snowshoes for the second event of the season.

http://runsnow.com

__/ TURN OUT FOR WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD CAMPAIGN. Admission is free this coming Saturday for the Michigan Intercollegiate Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships at EMU. Come join the crowd to see some of Michigan's best athletes and find out just how popular women's and girl's track and field is in Michigan. This is a women's only competition. Field events begin at 11am and Running events at 12:30, Bob Parks Track, Bowen Fieldhouse, Eastern Michigan University.

__/ LOOKING FOR A PRE SUPER BOWL RUN/PARTY?

"Running Fit is bringing back the Superbowl 5k in Novi on February 5, 2006. As with all big time sporting events, we expect some silliness and stupidity at the Superbowl 5K! This is the kind of event to dig out the licensed gear.

Team Jerseys, Helmets ... If it snows heavy, even the cleats! Plan on a junk food breakfast tailgate (Indoors if it's not 50 degrees and sunny ... that's the weather we're plannin' on.) Awards (Extra beer glasses and other swag) for those of you who do the theme up right. (Belly painting, Cheese on your head and such).

The first 300 finishers will receive a pint glass, plus we've got mini football age group awards 5 deep in all age groups. ALL THE COOL PEOPLE WILL BE AT THIS SUPERBOWL EVENT! Volunteers? If anyone is interested in volunteering (Mick, can you sing the anthem?) please email susan@runningfit.com or call 734.929.9027. All volunteers will receive free entry into other 5k and 10k Running Fit events as well as cool Superbowl 5k swag."

-- Susan Smith, Running Fit

http://www.runsuperbowl.com

GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ PAUL AUFDEMBERGE - Bob Parks alterted us to Paul Aufdemberge's second masters finish at the Naples Daily News Half Marathon, Sunday, January 22. Paul's 1:10:09 was just behind the first place master Scott Bagley (1:10:06). Jennifer Derego of Hansons/ Brooks was fifth overall in the same race (1:18:25).

__/ RACE DIRECTORS - TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR MICHIGAN RUNNER CALENDAR

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__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: BELLAIRE, EAST JORDAN, BOYNE HIGHLANDS, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, THOMPSONVILLE TRAVERSE CITY: We enjoyed Bart Yasso's remarks about his running adventures and marathon training simplified. Bart makes running 146 miles in 125 degree heat sound easy. We're also excited about the addition of the half marathon to the annual Bayshore lineup on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. We never get tired of the scenery of the Bayshore course and the half-marathon is a good way to experience that.

BOYNE HIGHLANDS - Although most people think of downhill skiing at Boyne Highlands, I got a chance to try out their wonderful cross country trails which featured beautiful tree canopies, and long, gentle downhills which were a cinch to climb back up.

GOOD FOOD & BEVERAGE AND FRIENDLY PLACES WE FOUND ON THIS ROAD TRIP:

-- Short's Brewing Company, Bellaire - Nicie Spicie beer with chicken wings that were just out of the pan, free WI-FI

-- Minerva's, Park Place Hotel, Traverse City - white chicken chili

-- Mary Ellen's Place, Harbor Springs - anything breakfast, especially the homemade corn beef hash

-- Murray's Bar, East Jordan - Irish coffee and a great view of Lake Charlevoix; we will go back for food and a daytime view.

-- Thistle Pub and Grill, Kinlochen, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville - Tennants's beer and sirloin chili

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- Mar. 24-26, Around the Bay Road Race, Hamilton, Ontario-Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- April 1, Martian Marathon, Half Marathon and Meteor 10K -Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- May 28-29, The Great Race, Elkhart, Indiana

-- July 29, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

-- July 29, Grand Island Trail Marathon and 10K, Grand Island (near Munising)

-- Aug. 11-13 - ING Edmonton Marathon, Edmonton, Alberta

-- Aug. 25-27 - Crim Festival of Races, Flint

-- Sept. 2 - Labor Day 30K, Milford

-- Sept. 22-24 - Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario

__/ RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Presented by Running Fit - http://runningfit.com

Note* Our online calendar listings are provided as a value added service to our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in becoming a client please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

* Bigfoot Boogie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, Timber Ridge Nordic Center, 8:00 am, http://runsnow.com

Saturday, February 4, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/running/

Sunday, February 5, 2006

* Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans, LA, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, 7:00 am, http://mardigrasmarathon.com

* Superbowl 5K, Novi, Novi Running Fit, 5KR, 9:00 am http://runningfit.com/superbowl5k/

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

* Bumper Run, Stoney Creek Metro Park, Washington Twp, Boat Launch, 6MR, 6:15 pm, don.richmond@juno.com, (248) 628-4036

Saturday, February 11, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/running/

Sunday, February 12, 2006

* Hypothermic Half Marathon, Sarnia, ON, Holiday Inn, 13.1MR/W, 8:30 am, runningroom.com

Friday & Saturday, February 17-18, 2006

* WWJ Michigan Runner Treadmill Challenge, Detroit, Boll Family YMCA, 30 hours/ 2 days, 1 hour treadmill run or teams; pledge during WWJ's Radiothon for THAW Heat & Warmth Fund, http://wwj.com

Saturday, February 18, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/running/

* Snowshoe Stomp, Suttons Bay, Ciccone Vinyards, 4M snowshoe, 2M snowshoe hike, 8:30 am, http://www.lpwines.com

Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2006

* USA Cross Country Championships, New York, NY, World Championship Team Qualifier

Saturday, February 25, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/running/

* Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, Traverse City West Senior HS, 8K snowshoe, 4k snowshoe, 9:00 am, http://runsnow.com

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Sunday, February 5, 2006

* Mardi Gras Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 5 KR, 41st running will donate all net proceeds to hurricane relief. http:// mardigrasmarathon.com

Sunday, February 12, 2006

* Hypothermic Half Marathon, Sarnia, ON, Holiday Inn, 13.1MR/W, 8:30 am, runningroom.com

Sunday, March 19, 1006

* Churchill's Half Marathon, 13.1 MR, Monclova, Ohio, 1:00 pm, tbayford@charter.net, http://toledoroadrunners.org

Sunday, March 26, 2006

* Around the Bay Road Races, 30K Run/Walk/Relay, 5K, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,

Web: http://aroundthebayroadrace.com.

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005aroundthebay/

Saturday, April 1, 2006

* Martian Marathon and Half Marathon, 26.2, Miles, 13.1 Miles, 20 Mile Training Run, 10K, Dearborn Heights,

Web: http://www.martianmarathon.com

Video: Michigan Runner TV will cover the 2006 races

Sunday, April 9, 2006

* Spirit of St. Louis Marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K and fun runs, http://stlouismarathon.com

Saturday, April 29, 2006

* Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, Mini Marathon & Relays, Louisville, Kentucky, http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com

Sunday, April 30, 2006

* Running Fit Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, Pinckney, Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com/ Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Sunday, May 7, 2006

* Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relays, Cincinnati, Ohio. (10KR, 5KR & kids'runs are scheduled May 6, 2006, http:// flyingpigmarathon.com.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

* Mississauga Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, 2KFR/W, corporate relay, http://www.mississaugamarathon.com/

Sunday, May 21, 2006

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Cleveland, 7:00 am

Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/index.html

Saturday, May 27, 2006

* Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Traverse City, 7:00 am, http://bayshoremarathon.org

Monday, May 29, 2006

* The Great Race, Amish Country Half Marathon and 5K & 10K, Elkhart Indiana, 7:45 am, 24 hour entry form "Hotline" 574-296-5890 Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, 2006 * Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, Copper Harbor, 10K, Hill Climb, 25K, 2K Kids Race, 8:00 am Saturday @ Gratiot River North (GRN) Trailhead, Allouez Township, 2 K Kids Race 9:00 am Saturday @ GRN Trailhead, Hill Climb 7:00 pm Saturday @ Eagle Harbor Beach, 25 K 7:00 am Sunday @ Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor

Saturday, July 29

* Grand Island Trail Marathon and 10K

Web: www.algercounty.org

Video: Michigan Runner TV will cover the 2006 race

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