MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS November 4, 2004 - Vol. 4, no. 1

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty Past issues are available at http://michiganrunner.net/news/

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: 2003 MHSAA LOWER PENINSULA CROSS COUNTRY FINALS

__/ ARTHUR LYDIARD DRAWS COACHES, RUNNERS

__/ "FIVE THOUSAND METERS, NOTHING COMES EASY" COULD PREMIERE THIS MONTH

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ RYAN SHAY IS AMONG ELITE TALENT RUNNING ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING FALL SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: SPRING HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"It's a big-city marathon and it's here to stay," -- Don Kern, founder and race director of the inaugural Grand Rapids Marathon, October 31, 2004 __/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: 2003 MHSAA LOWER PENINSULA CROSS COUNTRY FINALS

The Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn hosts all four divisions of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals on the same day. As coaches, athletes and the media get ready for the 2004 finals on Saturday, November 6, you can check out the drama, the action and some surprises of the 2003 event.

http://michiganrunner.tv/2003mhsaaxc/

__/ ARTHUR LYDIARD DRAWS COACHES, RUNNERS UTICA, MICHIGAN (11/1/04)--A who's who of Michigan running turned out to see the legendary coach, Arthur Lydiard, in person, at Utica High School Monday evening. Sponsors Keith and Kevin Hanson of Hansons Running Shops, Curt Munson and Brian Jones of Playmakers, and Ed and Sue Kozloff of the Motor City Striders were all on hand to welcome the 87 year old New Zealand coach. Coach Lydiard also appeared at Playmakers in Okemos on Tuesday evening as part of his U.S. lecture tour. Coach Lydiard's presentation included video of some Olympic athletes he coached who won gold medals: Peter Snell, Lasse Viren and Billy Mills. Coach Lydiard demonstrated a sharp mind and a sense of humor as spoke about the influential training methods he developed and answered many questions from the audience.

My favorite moment was when Michigan's own legendary coach, Kermit Ambrose, looking a lot younger than his 90+ years, said he was surprised that Coach Lydiard remembered that Ambrose had coached Jack Batchelder. Ambrose then stood in line with others to get his copy of "Running with Lydiard" signed by the younger coach.

__/ "FIVE THOUSAND METERS, NOTHING COMES EASY" COULD PREMIERE THIS MONTH

The movie, "Five Thousand Meters, Nothing Comes Easy" is expected to have its world premiere in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday, November 27. The movie features Bolota Asmeron, Ryan Bak, Tim Broe, Adam Goucher, Matt Lane, Mark Menefee, Jonathan Riley, Dathan Ritzenhein, Jorge Torres, and Coach Ron Warhurst.

Peoria native and 2004 Olympian in the 5000 meter race, Tim Broe, gave us the heads up on the date. You can see the movie's trailer at

http://www.fivethousandmeters.com/

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

-- Patrick Leoncini, Ann Arbor, 1:14:11, 1st, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Half Marathon, October 24, 2004 (We thank Laurel Park for reminding us of this one.)

-- Terry Shea, Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, 2:25:57, 2nd, Marine Corps Marathon, October 31, 2004

-- Carl Rundell, Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, 2:26:48, 5th, Marine Corps Marathon, October 31, 2004

__/ RYAN SHAY IS AMONG ELITE TALENT RUNNING ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

The New York City Marathon is still on my races-to-do list, but I'll be paying attention to the racing up-front on Sunday. Elite athlete coordinator David Monti has recruited an incredibly talented group. NBC will be broadcasting highlights, 2-3 pm EST on Sunday.

Women include Margaret Okayo, defending champion; Deena Kastor, Olympic Bronze Medalist; Lornah Kiplagat, winner of Amsterdam and Osaka marahons; Tegla Loroupe, two-time winner of the NYC Marathon; world-record holder Paula Radcliffe, and several world-class runners making their debut marathons. 2004 Crim winner Leah Malot will be a pacer.

Among the men are Olympic Silver Medalist Meb Keflezighi; Elly Rono, winner of the Columbus Marathon and 18 others; Timothy Cherigat, winner 2004 Boston marathon; John Kagwe, two-time winner of the New York City Marathon and 2001 winner Fifth Third River Bank Run; Olympian and 5000 meter record-holder Bob Kennedy who is making his marathon debut; Olympian Abdi Abdirahman, who is making his marathon debut; Ben Kimondiu, winner of the 2001 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon; Dan Browne, 2004 Olympian and 2003 River Bank Run winner; Ryan Shay, 2003 US Marathon champion. Fifth Third River Bank Run course-record-holder Joseph Kariuki will be a pacer.

Wheelers include Krige Schabort, 2003 Crim winner and Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon winner 2002 & 2003; Ernst Van Dyk, 2004 Fifth Third River Bank Run winner Saul Mendoza, 2003 Fifth Third River Bank Run winner; Tyler Byers, 2004 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon winner; Miriam Nibley, winner 2004 Crim.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING FALL SCHEDULE

November 6: MHSAA Cross Country Finals

November 13: NCAA Great Lakes Regional Cross Country, Ypsilanti

November 14: Roseville Big Bird

November 22: NCAA Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana

November 25: Detroit Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Saturday, November 6

* MHSAA Cross Country Finals, MIS Speedway, Brooklyn, 10:00 am

Saturday, November 13

* Hoffmaster Trail Run, Norton Shores, 10:00 am, 7 Mile Trail Run, Dave Paulsen, (231) 722-6091, x 16

* NCAA Great Lakes Regional Cross Country, Division I, Eagle Crest Golf Course, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Sunday, November 14

* Roseville Big Bird Run, Roseville, 10:00 am, 10KR, 4KR, 1MR/W Tony Lipinski, (586) 445-5480, (See http://michiganrunner.tv/2003bigbird/)

* The Burg Run, Laingsburg, 2:00 pm, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, http://www.playmakers.com

Monday, November 22

* NCAA Champtionships, Division I, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Thursday, November 25

* Lansing Turkeyman Trot, Lansing, 9:00 am, Lansing CC, 5KR, http://www.runningfoundation.com

* Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Detroit, 7:15 am, 10KR, 1MR, http://detroitturkeytrot.org/

Friday, November 26

* Fantasy 5K, Howell, 6:00 pm, (517) 546-2439, http://www.howell.org

Tuesday, December 14

* Hansons Grosse Pointe Christmas Lights Run, 7:00 pm, 6 MR, http://hansons-running.com

Friday, December 31

* New Year's Eve Family Fun Run/Walk, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, 4MR, 1MR, 3:30 pm, Jeanne Bocci, (313) 886-5560

Saturday, January 29

* Bigfoot Boogie, Traverse City, 9:00 am, 10K, 5K snowshoe, http://runsnow.com

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

December 5, 2004

Angkor Wat Marathon/Half & 10K, Seim Reap, Cambodia http://www.kathyloperevents.com/angkorwat

January 9, 2005

* Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, Lake Buena Vista, FL,http://dwws.disney.go.com

January 16, 2005

* HP Houston Marathon & Half Marathon, 33rd consecutive, (713) 957- 3453 http://www.hphoustonmarathon.com

February 27, 2005

* Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half & 5K, Moshi, Tanzania, Africa http://www.kathyloperevents.com/kilimanjaro

March 19, 2005

* Martian Marathon & Half Marathon & Boston Bound 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, MI, ttp://martianmarathon.com

March 20, 2005

* Around the Bay 30K, Hamilton, Ontario, 30KR, 3 person relay, 5K/WR, 111th, http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/

April 24, 2005

* Running Fit Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Pinckney, http://trailmarathon.com

May 14, 2005

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W http://53riverbankun.com

May 21, 2005

Great Wall Marathon, Half & 10K, Huangyaguan, China (3hrs North of Beijing) http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm

May 22, 2005

* Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K http://www.clevelandmarathon.com

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