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New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon, Sunday, February 24 Marathon, half marathon, 5K Web: http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com/

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - ROSEVILLE BIG BIRD RUN

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - 2007 BOYNE 2 BOYNE MARATHON

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - RANDY STEP - CHAIRMAN'S CITATION AWARD

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD, CENTRAL LAKE, GAYLORD, ROSEVILLE

__/ NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - MICHIGAN QUALIFIERS

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCESS - CROSS COUNTRY

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD

__/ RACE CALENDAR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH MAY 2008

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=========================================== MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - ROSEVILLE BIG BIRD RUN =========================================== The 29th Annual Big Bird Run attracted more than 700 competitors for 10K, 4K and 1 mile races. Michigan Runner TV shows each race as well as interviews with 10K winner Yolanda Flamino and 10K master winner David Watkins. Roseville mayor, Harold Hall, welcomes runners in the 1 Mile show with a moment of silence for Ryan Shay and a tribute to Big Bird 10K course record holder, Brian Sell. Each of the 5 shows is also available on YouTube. http://michiganrunner.tv/2007bigbird/

=============================================== MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON =============================================== Jeanne Meyer, a member of the New York Road Runners club, brings us a neighborly view of the 2007 ING New York City Marathon from near her home in Brooklyn. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35d9CBLvzow

================================================ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - 2007 BOYNE 2 BOYNE MARATHON ================================================ The Boyne 2 Boyne links two of Michigan's most prominent resorts together for a challenging, yet beautiful, north country marathon. This year's winners, Rich Power and Cindy Barber, have tasted victory before-- Barber making several Women's Olympic Trials Marathons-- but both felt that the race course was demanding. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15lg1rHIIcM

=========================================================== MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - RANDY STEP - CHAIRMAN'S CITATION AWARD =========================================================== Randy Step, Principal of Running Fit, received the Chairman's Citation Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for his work Randy Step, Principal of Running Fit, received the Chairman's Citation Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for his work in the Michigan Team in Training Program. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alcRQHtHdUU

================================================= MRN ON THE ROAD, CENTRAL LAKE, GAYLORD, ROSEVILLE ================================================= Central Lake, Saturday, November 10 - We paid our respects to the Shay family during a few quiet minutes Saturday afternoon and spoke with Joe Shay about his son Ryan. Joe hopes that an appropriate memorial for Ryan would be a fund to support medical care for professional runners. Joe Shay wanted us to know that Ryan's Flagstaff home was temporary and that Ryan looked forward to returning to the woods and water of his home in Northern Lower Michigan.

Gaylord, Saturday, November 10 - The whole town of Gaylord is excitied about their first state championship cross country team. The Gaylord Herald Times devoted a section to the Blue Devils girls team and reported rounds of interviews with local newspapers, radio and television stations and a pep rally in the gym "to pay homage to the terrors of terrain." "The football team has never induced a championship pep rally. Nor has the basketball team. Nor the hockey team," reported Jeremy Speer. It's great to see running get so much positive attention.

Roseville, Sunday, November 10 - The rain held off and conditions were perfect for a late season, fast race in Roseville. Kids participating always look forward to seeing "Captain America", also known as Kevin Sherwood. "Captain American" typically runs in his trademark red, white, and blue near the front in the 1 Mile, then participates in the 10K, too. Roseville Parks and Recreation know how to make a race fun. Post-race waits for awards are fun, too, as everybody gets a chance to win a turkey. Winners took home medals, trophies and a nice fleece jacket with the Big Bird logo.

====================================================== NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - MICHIGAN QUALIFIERS ====================================================== Division I - Finals, Terre Haute, Indiana, November 19 Michigan Men - Automatic Michigan Women - Automatic Michigan State Women - Automatic Josh Karanja, Eastern Michigan - Individual Laura Rolf, Valparaiso - Individual Stephan Shay, Brigham Young - At large

Division II - Finals, Joplin, Missouri, November 17 Grand Valley State Men - Automatic Grand Valley State Women - Automatic Wayne State Women - Automatic Wayne State Men - Automatic Nick Krus, Saginaw Valley State - Individual

Division III - Finals, Northfield, Minnesota, November 17 Calvin Men - Automatic Calvin Women - Automatic

If this list misses individual runners from Michigan high schools, please let us know.

=================================== GREAT PERFORMANCESS - CROSS COUNTRY =================================== 1st) Grand Valley Women, NCAA Division II, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Edwardsville, Illinois, November 3 1st) Rachelle Malette, Wayne State, 21:12.33, NCAA Division II, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Edwardsville, Illinois, November 3 2nd) Wayne State Women, NCAA Division II, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Edwardsville, Illinois, November 3

1st) Grand Valley Men, NCAA Division II, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Edwardsville, Illinois, November 3 - 4th straight year 2nd) Wayne State Men, NCAA Division II, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Edwardsville, Illinois, November 3

1st) Michigan Men, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10 (tie with Wisconsin)

1st) Michigan State Women, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10 1st) Nicole Edwards, Michigan, 20:30.76, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10 2nd) Michgian Women, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10 2nd) Nicole Bush, Michigan State, 20:34:.47, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10 3rd, Erin Webster, Michigan, 20:47.33, NCAA Division I, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Bloomington, Indiana, November 10

1st, Calvin Men, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10 1st, Jed Christiansen, Calvin, 24:51.95, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10 2nd) Tad Hulst, Calvin, 24:54.80, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10 3rd) Jon Gries, Calvin, 24:58.65, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10

1st, Calvin Women, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10 3rd, Christina Overbeck, Calvin, 21:45.05, NCAA Division III, Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 10

=========================== MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES =========================== 2008 Michigan Runner Race Series will be announced January 1, 2008

=================================== GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD =================================== -- November 19, NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN - Grant Lofdahl, 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, USATF National Club Cross Country Championships, Dayton, OH - Jennie McCafferty -- December 8, Run Like the Dickens, Holly - Carter Sherline -- Belle ISle New Year's Eve Family Fun Run & Walk, Detroit - Carter Sherline

================================= RACE CALENDAR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER =================================

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007 * NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships, Joplin, Missouri, Missouri Southern State University Cross Country Course, 10:30 am Web: http://ncaasports.com

* NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, Northfield, Minnesota, Skoglund Athletic Fields, St. Olaf College, 10:30 am Web: http://ncaasports.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007 * NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana, Wabash Family Sports Center, 11:00 am Web: http://ncaasports.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007 * Fifth Third Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Detroit, 10KR, 5KR, 1MR, Cobo Center, 7:15 am Web: http://www.detroitturkeytrot.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2007 * Footlocker Cross Country Championships - Midwest Regional, University of Wisconsin, Parkside, 10:00 am Web: http://footlockercc.com/2007/midwest.shtml

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007 * Footlocker Cross Country Championships, Balboa Park, San Diego Web: http://footlockercc.com

* Run Like the Dickens and Tiny Tim Trot, Holly, 8KR/W, 5KR/W, Tiny Tim Trot, Karl Richter Campus, 9:00 am Web: http://www.runlikethedickens.com/

* USATF Club Cross Country Championships, Voice of America Park, West Chester, Ohio, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Web: http://www.usatf.org/events/2007/USATFClubXCChampionships/

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2007 * Harold Webster Boxting Day 10 Mile Run, Hamilton, Ontario, 11:00 am Web: http://hamiltonharriers.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2007 * New Year's Eve Famijly Fun Run/Walk, Belle Isle, Detroit, 3:30 pm, 4K Run / Walk, 1 Mile Run / Walk Web: http://michiganrunner.net/news/belleisle07/

================================================ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH MAY 2008 ================================================

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 Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007aroundthebay/

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 & 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/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007greatrace/

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