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Red October Run, Wayne, Saturday, October 6, 2007 10K Run, 5K Run and Walk, Kids Run Web: http://www.oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

Huron Township Applefest, New Boston, Sunday, October 7, 2007 5 &10K Run, 5K and 1 Mile Walk and One Mile Fun Run Register at http://huronapplefest.com

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon, Sunday, October 21, 2007 Marathon, Marathon relay, Half marathon run/walk, 5K, Kids mini- marathon Register online: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, Grand Rapids, Sunday, October 28th, 2007. Marathon, Half Marathon, Kids Marathon. Expo Saturday. Web: http://www,grandrapidsmarthon.com

Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sunday, October 28 Marathon Run/Wheelchair, Half-Marathon Run/Walk/Wheelchair, 5k Run Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ WHAT A DAY FOR DISTANCE RUNNING RECORDS

__/ CONGRATULATIONS KALIN & DATHAN RITZENHEIN

__/ CINDY BARBER RETURNS TO RUNNING WITH A MARATHON VICTORY

__/ RUN VASA, TRAVERSE CITY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007

__/ METRO HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS MARATHON INTRODUCES RELAY AND KIDS MARATHON

__/ PUMPKIN TROT, ST. JOHNS, OCTOBER 14, 2007

__/ NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUB PREVIEWS MEN'S OLYMPIC TRIALS ON VIDEO

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV

__/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD

__/ RACE CALENDAR OCTOBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH MAY 2008

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================================================================ ===== QUOTE OF THE WEEK ================================================================ ===== "You don't understand. It's not whether you get there. It's the journey." -- 4 X Olympian Al Oerter, competing at the 1980 Olympic Trials at age 43, quoted by Frank Litsky, New York Times, Oct. 2, 2007. Oerter died October 1 at age 71.

================================================================ ===== WHAT A DAY FOR DISTANCE RUNNING RECORDS ================================================================ ===== September 30, 2007 was an amazing day for distance running records:

-- Marathon world record, Haile Gebrselassie, Berlin Marathon, 2:04:26. Geb's run bettered Paul Tergat's 2:04:55 set in Berlin in 2003.

-- Record marathon run in Canada - John Kelai, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, 2:09:30. Kelai bettered Waldemar Cierpinski's 2:09:55, set at the 1976 Olympic Marathon in Montreal. Cierpinski's record is suspect because he allegedly participated in the East German state-sponsored program of performance-enhancing drug use.

-- Half marathon American best, Kara Goucher in her debut half- marathon, 1:06:57, Great North Run Half Marathon, England. Goucher defeated marathon world-record holder Paula Radcliffe who was competing in her first event following the birth of her daughter. Goucher's time does not count as a new American record because the Great North course is downhill. Deena Kastor's record of 1:07:34 still stands.

================================================================ =====CONGRATULATIONS KALIN & DATHAN RITZENHEIN ================================================================ ===== Dathan Ritzenhein and his wife Kalin (Toedebusch) Ritzenhein are the brand-new parents of a daughter, Addison Lee Ann Ritzenhein, born Friday, September 28, 2007 in Eugene, Oregon. The Rockford High School distance star will be among the competitors at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon in New York City, November 3. Kalin Toedebusch was an all-American runner at Colorado and a member of the Rockford relay team that swept all three distance relays (800, mile, DMR) at the adidas Outdoor Championships in 2000.

======================================================= CINDY BARBER RETURNS TO RUNNING WITH A MARATHON VICTORY ======================================================= For several years we missed seeing Cindy Barber (no longer Keeler) on both the national and local running scenes. Cindy reappeared with a splash this last weekend, with a victory at the inaugural Boyne 2 Boyne Marathon. We had a chance to speak with Cindy by phone after her win. Now in the 50-54, the six- time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials -Women's Marathon was away from running for five years. Cindy returned to running late this spring.

=================================================== RUN VASA, TRAVERSE CITY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007 =================================================== Running Fit in Traverse City is putting its expertise into the run formerly known as the Vasa Trail Run. Now called Run Vasa, the race features a 25K run and a 10K run. The course is the wide, beautiful trail through the towering white pines of the Pere' Marquette State forest of Northern Michigan. Named after King Gustav Vasa, a monarch in Sweden several centuries ago, the Vasa Pathway is also host to three of the Midwest's most popular ski events. Both races begin 8:30 am at the Vasa Trail Head. For details, check http://www.runvasa.com.

================================================================ ===== METRO HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS MARATHON INTRODUCES RELAY AND KIDS MARATHON ================================================================ ===== The Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon has a couple of new twists this year. In addition to the marathon and half-marathon on October 28 , runners can enter as part of a 3-5 person relay team. Each runner will run at least one leg of 4 - 6 miles handing off a timing chip to the next team member at each relay exchange zone. Runners who wish to run more than one leg must do consecutive legs. For details on the relay see the race Website: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/relay.aspx

Also new this year is the first-ever Grand Rapids Kids Marathon. The Grand Rapids Marathon teamed up with Gazelle Sports, Girls on the Run, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation, David D. Hunting YMCA and Metro Health to offer the first-ever Kids Marathon in West Michigan. 400 kids have signed up to run or walk onen mile, three times each week, with a friend or family member. By Race Weekend, the children will have covered nearly a marathon distance. They'll run or walk the last 1.2 miles on the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon racecourse, Saturday, October 27, 1:00 pm. For details see

========================================= PUMPKIN TROT, ST. JOHNS, OCTOBER 14, 2007 ========================================= St. Johns City Park is the scene for the Pumpkin Trot 10K run, 5K run and walk and Kids's Dash. The 10k course starts in the park, goes up a hill, onto trails, then dirt roads, with a finish through downtown streets. Events begin at 1:30 pm. The races are part of the annual "Pumpkins in the Park" which features the "Pumpkin Patch", Classic Car Show and Scarecrows lining downtown streets. For more information contact George Campbell, (989) 224-6464, geokath@voyager.net.

================================================================ ===== NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUB PREVIEWS MEN'S OLYMPIC TRIALS ON VIDEO ================================================================ ===== "Chasing Glory" posts a new video each Tuesday and Thursday and essays by Toni Reavis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Week 2 featured Dathan & Kalin Ritzenhein and their dog Muenster (Muenster steals the show); Week 3 is featuring the Hansons- Brooks Distance Project. Chasing Glory began September 17 and will continue through November 2. Trials race is November 3. http://www.nyrr.org/races/pro/mens_trials/glory/index2.asp#tuesd ay

================== MICHIGAN RUNNER TV ==================

-- U.S. Olympic Team Trials Men's Marathon - Richard Finn, Director of Public Relations for the New York Road Runners Club, was in Sterling Heights, Michigan recently to discusses the upcoming Olympic Trials with members of the press and the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project team. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFEP8uGVGM

-- An Interview with Clint Verran - The is the third time that Clint Verran has attempted to qualify for the Olympic Marathon. He finished 11th in 2000 and 5th in 2004. Will number three will be the charm? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msSAFKydYGA

-- An Interview with Brian Sell- Brian Sell, one of 13 runners for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and the top qualifier from Michigan, talks about competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erNbCUp234s

-- An Interview with Debbie Williams-- All American javelin thrower and professional golfer. Debbie Williams was an outstanding javelin thrower during her college days at the University of Michigan. She came close to realizing her dream of competing on the U.S. Olympic team. It was during this time, she picked up golf and quickly excelled at it. She has been on the LPGA tour and has played with some of the best female golfers in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTBqziib-94

-- Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run - Governor Granholm began the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day in her first term. This year she again took time from those never-ending budget negotiations to run the bridge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDj6fg7DXF0

-- Artful Dodger Awards - The Artful Dodger 5K in St. Clair, Michigan awards ceremony includes interviews with race directors Jeff Fredericks and Larry McKay and race winners Addis Habetewold and Renee Privette. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyJjJF_5yzc

-- Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk - This year the Mackinac Bridge celebrated 50 years and I had a chance to do the famous Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk for the first time. The atmosphere was fun, festive and very different from a road race. Several people stopped and had picnics on the bridge, others carried folding chairs, and no one was in a hurry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCdO9ceYRPc

==================================== HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS ==================================== With this issue we begin our 7th year of weekly news about Michigan running. Thank-you subscribers, sponsors, races, and all the runners whose great performances give us something to write about. We find ourselves checking back issues for names, times, dates and more. Those back issues are available online: http://michiganrunner.net/news/

=================================== MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS =================================== - John Rogucki Kensington Challenge 15K, Milford - September 22 (Next up: Detroit Free Press Flagstar Marathon - Oct. 21) Open Women Marybeth Reader, 1st, 57:46, 30 points Krys Brish, 2nd, 1:01:23, 20 points (+ 1st Master 15 points) Lisa Veneziano, 3rd, 1:02:33, 10 points (+ 2ne Master 10 points

Open Men Ryan Desgrange, 1st, 50:19, 30 points J.D. Pepper, 2nd, 55:11, 20 points (+1st Master 15 points) Shinichi Ozeki, 3rd, 55:26, 10 points (+2nd Master 10 points)

Masters Women Krys Brish, 1st, 1:01:23, 15 points (+2nd Open 20 points) Lisa Veneziano, 2nd, 1:02:33, 10 points (+ 3rd Open 10 points) Laura Lynn-Yacuone, 3rd, 1:08:33, 5 points

Masters Men J.D. Pepper, 2nd, 55:11, 15 points (+ 2nd Open 20 points) Shinichi Ozeki, 2nd, 55:26, 10 points (+3rd Open 10 points) Kraig Schmottlach, 3rd, 55:35, 5 points

Senior Women Maggy Zidar, 1st, 1:11:06 (age graded 57: 58:39), 3 points Donna Olson, 2nd, 1:12:38 (age graded 57: 59:54), 2 points Robin Sarris-Hallop, 3rd, 1:09:55 (age graded 51: 1:01:10), 1 point

Senior Men Doug Goodhue, 1st, 59:30 (age graded 65: 46:48), 3 points Peter Polidori, 2nd, 1:07:41 (age-graded 69: 50:53), 2 points John Tarkowski, 3rd, 58:54 (age-graded 54: 51:22), 1 points

===================================== MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS ===================================== Standings After Ten Events: John Rogucki Kensington Challenge 15K, Milford, September 22, 2007

Open Men 1 - Jerome Recker - 120 points 2(t) - Boaz Cheboiywo - 50 points 2(t) - Brian Sell - 50 points 4(t) - Aaron Metler - 30 points 4(t) - Nathan Martin - 30 points 4(t) - Tim Ross - 30 points 4(t) - Kristopher Koster - 30 points 4(t) - Ryan Desgrange - 30 points 9(t) - Chad Johnson - 25 points 9(t) - David Ernsberger - 25 points 11(t) - Dave Homann - 20 points (+20 Masters) 11(t) - Ovidiu Olteanu - 20 points 11(t) - Kevin Pline - 20 points 11(t) - Mike Camilli - 20 points 11(t) - Matthew Bartlebaugh - 20 points 16(t) - Nick Stanko - 15 points 16(t) - Stephen Muturi - 15 points 18(t) - Zachary King - 10 points 18(t) - Justin Zanotti - 10 points 18(t) - Tad Hulst - 10 points

Open Women 1 - Marybeth Reader - 90 points 2 - Mandi Zemba - 50 points 3 - Ana Gjesdal - 50 points 4(t) - Kelly Trevino - 30 points 4(t) - Denise Costescu - 30 points 4(t) - Kristen Brown - 30 points 7(t)- Kristin Walstad - 25 points 7(t) - Sarah Hinkley - 25 points 9(t) - Melissa Gillette - 20 points 9(t) - Katie Haines - 20 points 9(t) - Ashley Anderson - 20 points 12(t) - Rebecca Lovenheim - 15 points 12(t) - Suzanne Larsen - 15 points 14 - Jessica Koster - 10 points

Masters Men 1 - Kevin Deyo - 105 points 2 - JD Pepper - 70 points 3 - Paul Aufdemberge - 60 points 4(t) - Mitch Hartnagle - 20 points 4(t) - David Homann - 20 points (+ 20 open) 4(t) - Shinicki Ozeki - 20 points 4(t) - Kraig Schmottlach - 20 points 8 - Mike Scannell - 15 points 9(t) - Todd Kelly - 10 points 9(t) - Jim Lanciaux - 10 points 9(t) - Steven Harris - 10 points 9(t) - Steve Peabody - 10 points 9(t) - Pat Lencioni - 10 points 14(t) - Ron Johnson - 5 points 14(t) - Damon Fueri - 5 points 14(t) - Chuck Block - 5 points 14(t) - Roger Lara - 5 points 14(t) - Scott Fiske - 5 points

Masters Women 1 - Krys Brish - 150 points 2 - Gayle Kuipers - 110 points 3 - Lisa Veneziano - 70 points 4 - Liz Hendershott - 45 points 5(t)- Karen Lynn Alexander - 30 points 5(t) - Lori Jewell-Reed - 30 points 5(t) - Ruth Lara - 30 points 8 - Kelly Harris - 25 points 9(t) - Liz Bigalk - 15 points 9(t) - Julia Winter - 15 points 9(t) - Laura Cooper - 15 points 12(t) - Laurie Decker - 10 points 12(t) - Deanna Skelcy - 10 points 14 - Laura Lynn-Yacuone - 5 points

Senior Men 1 - Doug Goodhue - 42 points 2 - John Tarkowski - 19 points 3 - Doug Kurtis - 8 points 4 - Scott Liversedge - 7 points 5 - Dave Minier - 4 points 6 - Gerard Malaczynski - 3 points 7(t) - Tim Flues - 2 points 7(t) - Chris Glowacki - 2 points 7(t) - Tim Beeman - 2 points 7(t) - James Carlton - 2 points 7(t) - Tom Harbaugh - 2 points 7(t) - Paul Deladurantaye - 2 points 7(t) - Peter Polidodri - 2 points 14(t) - Gary Scott - 1 point 14(t) - Harlan Van Blaricum - 1 point 14(t) - Gerry Cox - 1 point 14(t) - Gordon Gibson - 1 point 14(t) - Robert Courtade - 1 point

Senior Women 1 - Jacqueline Blair - 20 points 2 - Cora Hill - 14 points 3 - Maggy Zidar - 9 points 4 - Cindy Goodhue - 7 points 5(t) - Sharon Dolan - 6 points 5(t) - Grace Harrison - 6 points 7(t)- Donna Olson - 4 points 7(t) - Carol Bender - 4 points 7(t) - Cathy Susan - 4 points 10(t) - Jan Wallen - 3 points 10(t) - Liz Lancaster - 3 points 12(t) - Jan May - 2 points 12(t) - Gina Norris - 2 points 12(t) - Laurel Dawson - 2 points 12(t) - Cathy Detman - 2 points 12(t) - Nancy Liversedge - 2 points 17(t) - Linda Flues - 1 point 17(t) - Linda Ernst - 1 point 17(t) - Sherry Davidson - 1 point 16(t) - Diane Arbanas - 1 point 16(t) - Robin Sarris-Hallop - 1 point

=========================== MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES =========================== St. Patrick's Day Races 8K, Bay City - complete Road Ends 5 Mile Trail, Pinckney - complete Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - complete Great Race 10K Beyond Michigan, Elkhart, Indiana - complete Plymouth Fathers' Day 10K, Plymouth - complete Pictured Rocks Half Marathon, Munising - complete Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4 - complete Michigan Apple Run 5K, Sparta - July 14 - complete The Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint - complete John Rogucki Kensington Challenge 15K, Milford - complete

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon, Detroit, October 21 Great Turtle Half Marathon Wild Card, Mackinac Island, October 27

=================================== GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD =================================== -- October 6, Red October, Wayne, Carter Sherline -- October 13, NCAA Cross Country Pre-nationals, Terre Haute, IN - Carter Sherline -- October 19, Eastern Michigan Invitational, Ypsilanti - Carter Sherline -- October 21, Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon, Detroit & Windsor - Carter Sherline -- October 28, Grand Rapids Marathon - Scott Sullivan & Carter Sherline -- October 28, Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, ON - Art & Jennie McCafferty, Scott Sullivan -- November 3, U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Men's Marathon, New York City - Jennie McCafferty & Carter Sherline -- November 4, ING New York City Marathon-Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline -- November 9, NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN - Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline -- November 11, Big Bird Run Roseville-Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline -- November 22, Fifth Third Bank, Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Detroit - Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline -- November 23, Fantasy 5K, Howell - Carter Sherline -- December 8, Run Like the Dickens, Holly - Carter Sherline -- Belle ISle New Year's Eve Family Fun Run & Walk, Detroit - Carter Sherline

===================== RACE CALENDAR OCTOBER =====================

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2007

* Portage Invitational, Portage, x-c meet, open 5K, 8:30 am Web: http://www.portageinvite.com

Pumpkinfest Run 5K and 10K, South Lyon, 10KR, 5KR, 9:10 am, Volunteer Park Web: http://www.theelementevents.com

* Red October RuN, Wayne, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1M kid's run, Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, 9:50 am Web: http://www.oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

* Running Emus 5K, Ypsilanti, 10:00 am, Eastern Michigan Student Union, 5KR, http://www.emich.edu/studentorgs/roadrunningemus/

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007

* Huron Township Applefest, New Boston, 10KR, 5KR/W, 9:00 am Web: http://www.everalracemgt.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007

* Run Vasa, Traverse City, 25KR, 10KR, Traverse City, Vasa Trail Head, 8:30 am http://www.runvasa.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2007

* Hidden Forest Trail Run - DATE CHANGE, Clarkston, 8.5 MR, 5.5 MR, 2.5 MR/W, 9:30 am Independence Oaks Park Web: http: www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Pumpkin Trot, St. Johns, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kid's Dash, 1:30 pm St. Johns City Park, George Campbell, (989) 224-6464, geokath@voyager.net

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007

Michigan High School Cross Country U.P. State Finals, Houghton, 10:00 am Michigan Tech University Trails Web: http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/bxc/

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007

* Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon Web: www.detroitmarathon.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007

* Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7MR, 11:30 am Web: gaultracemanagement.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007

* Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, Grand Rapids, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 8:00 am Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

* Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2 MR/W/Wheel, 13.1MR/W/Wheel, 5KR/W, 9:45 am Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007

* Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon Web: www.detroitmarathon.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007

* Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7MR, 11:30 am Web: gaultracemanagement.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007

* Grand Rapids Marathon, Grand Rapids, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 8:00 am Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

* Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2 MR/W/Wheel, 13.1MR/W/Wheel,10KR/W, 5KR/W, 9:45 am Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

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 TBD, 2008 * Churchill's Half Marathon, Monclova, OH, 13.1MR http://toledoroadrunners.org

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

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/

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008

* Running Fit Trail Marathon and 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/

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