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__/ HAPPY THANKSGIVING

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - CROSS COUNTRY - NICOLE BUSH 5TH, RACHELLE MALETTE 5TH

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: SAULT STE. MARIE, BRIMLEY, ISHPEMING, NEWBERRY, ESCANABA, HANNAVILLE RESERVATION, CUT RIVER GORGE, GAYLORD

__/ NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - HOW THEY FARED

__/ KAREN HARVEY TAKES FLORIDA STATE WOMEN TO THE PODIUM

__/ MASTERS TRACK & FIELD COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUR INPUT AND SKILLS

__/ TEAM USA DEPARTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CHIBA EKIDEN

__/ U.S. WOMEN INVITED TO RUN P.F. CHANG'S ROCK 'N' ROLL ARIZONA MARATHON TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2008 OLYMPIC TRIALS

__/ 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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================== HAPPY THANKSGIVING ==================

'Twas the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn't sleep. I tried counting backwards; I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned -

The dark meat and white; But I fought the temptation With all of my might.

Tossing and turning With anticipation, The thought of a snack Became infatuation.

So, I raced to the kitchen, Flung open the door And gazed at the fridge Full of goodies galore.

I gobbled up turkey And buttered potatoes, Pickles and carrots, Beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling So plump and so round, 'Til all of a sudden I rose off the ground.

I crashed through the ceiling, Floating into the sky, With a mouthful of pudding And a handful of pie

But, I managed to yell As I soared past the trees... Happy eating to all - pass the cranberries, please.

May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump. May your potatoes 'n gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious, May your pies take the prize, May your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off of your thighs.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day.!!! -- From our friend Jack Kripl, who celebrates Thanksgiving in his Bermuda home

================================================================ ========== GREAT PERFORMANCES - CROSS COUNTRY - NICOLE BUSH 5TH, RACHELLE MALETTE 5TH ================================================================ ========== We congratulate Nicole Bush for her All-American 5th place finish (20:14) at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana, Monday, November 19. Nicole led the Michigan State Spartan Women to a team fifth place, too.

Kudos, too, to Rachelle Malette, Wayne State, who finished 5th (20:48) at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in Joplin, Missouri, Saturday, November 17.

================================================================ ========== MRN ON THE ROAD: SAULT STE. MARIE, BRIMLEY, ISHPEMING, NEWBERRY, ESCANABA, HANNAVILLE RESERVATION, CUT RIVER GORGE, GAYLORD ================================================================ ========== On a swing through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we stopped by the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center in Sault Ste. Marie and talked with Heather Smith about the Sault Ste. Marie tribe's Billy Mills fun run and the very successful kids running club, Chi Nodin. The Chi Mukwa Center with it's indoor track and two ice arena's is open to everyone in the community. Tribal chairman Aaron Payment, a runner himself, is among those inspiring kids to take up our favorite sport.

An article in the Marquette Mining Journal discussed the Ishpeming School Board's difficulty in funding repairs for their brand-new track surface. The contractors offered a free surface for their tennis courts and claimed that runners wouldn't notice the differences in elevation anyway. Really????

Since our UP trip coincided with the first four days of firearm deer season, we figured the woods were a good place not to be. Escanaba's waterfront was a great choice for a workout as the sun rose over Bay de Noc. We found the 8th Street Coffehouse open for terrific coffee and bagels. 8th Street Coffeehouse hosts weekend concerts and was crew headquarters for Jeff Daniels' movie, Escanaba in da Moonlight.

We were on the Hannahville Reservation to check out the Island Resort & Casino's Sweetgrass Golf Course which due to open July 1, 2008. Golf courses in the off-season are another safe place to be during deer season. During a walk around the course we looked for wildlife, found tracks for deer and racoon. Hananahville tribal attorney, Tony Mancilla knows there is bear around, but "He's not a mean bear."

One of my favorite places in the UP is the Cut River Gorge between Epoufette and Brevard on Route 2. A couple of miles of paths and trails take you over the Cut River Bridge, down to the river and out to Lake Michigan. Worth the stop anytime you're traveling Route 2.

====================================================== NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - HOW THEY FARED ====================================================== Division I - Finals, Terre Haute, Indiana, November 19

Michigan State Women, 5th, 321 points 5) Nicole Bush; 50) Alissa McKaig 82) Sarah Price 90) Lisa Senakiewich 94) Emily MacLeod (115) Becky McCormack (199) Ashley Casavant

Michigan Women, 21st, 462 points 25) Erin Webster 59) Nicole Edwards 87) Lisa Uible 141) Danielle Tauro 150) 353 Geena Gall (151) Katie Williams (185) Kelly Sampson

Michigan Men, 24th, 490 points 66) lex Williams 94) Brandon Fellows 96) Criaig Forys 115) John Black 119) Victor Gras (175) Craian Olionard

Individuals and Out-of_state teams 48) Laura Rolf, Valparaiso 60) Landon Peacock, Wisconsin 125) Stephan Shay, Brigham Young University 150) Josh Karanja, Eastern Michigan, PR 185) Dan Jackson, Notre Dame48)

Division II - Finals, Joplin, Missouri, November 17

Grand Valley State Men, 4th, 152 7) Nate Peck 23) Robbie Young 30) Chris Hammer 38) Grant Fall 54) James Gale (57) Ross Fasse (89) Nick Polk

Grand Valley State Women, 3rd, 181 20) Lynsey Ardingo 35) Megan Maceratini 41) Lori Burgess 42) Kelly Gibbons 43) Leah Borns (56) Rebecca Winchester

Wayne State Women, 14th, 342 4) Rachelle Malette 77) Lauren Kessler 79) Allison Wykle 82) Tracy Egnatuk 100) Kara Kessler (115) Brittany Colley (141) Annie Magin

Wayne State Men, 19th, 442 55) Abdullah Saleh 66) Breen Sam 99) Kevin Christensen 102) Dan Kapadia 120) Chris Tassen (135) Dave Lucas (142) Pat Webster

Individuals 65) Nick Krus, Saginaw Valley State

Division III - Finals, Northfield, Minnesota, November 17 Calvin Men, 4th, 214 17) Tad Hulst 25) Jed Christiansen 27) Erik Van Kampen 37) Joh Gries 108) Nate Dehaan (121) Dan Vandenakker (143) Tim Langenberg

Calvin Women, 4th, 199 22) Christina Overbeck 30) Jessica Koster 32) Calah Schlabach 54) Jesi Hale 61) Lauren Bergstrom (80) Lynn Marsh (85) Elizabeth Smit

==================================================== KAREN HARVEY TAKES FLORIDA STATE WOMEN TO THE PODIUM ==================================================== When University of Michigan All American Karen Harvey took up coaching with the same energy and determination she brought to the track and the roads. Her University of Illinois women's team went from nowhere to 5th place at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships two years ago.

This year, Florida State University recruited Harvey to revamp it's struggling women's cross country and distance running. They may be a little surprised at how soon things improved. Florida State Women, led by 3rd place Susan Kuijken and 6th place Barbara Parker, placed third at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship in Terre Haute.

Harvey's husband, Olympian Kevin Sullivan, is a volunteer assistant coach for the Seminoles.

=========================================================== MASTERS TRACK & FIELD COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUR INPUT AND SKILLS =========================================================== "One component of the 2005 Strategic Plan for USATF Masters Track & Field was to design a membership skills survey that would help to 'develop a larger base of volunteers, officials, organizers, administrators, committees, meet management, etc.' The initiative was one of the strategies presented to meet the overall goal (Grass Roots) to "encourage local USATF associations & regions to actively promote and recognize (volunteer) opportunities for Masters Track & Field...."

"In an effort to continue moving forward, USATF urges you to complete the Skills Survey, and return it so that USATF may be aware of your interests and areas of expertise.

"Thank you in advance for your support of this project which will provide valuable insight on how to make enhancements to USATF's Masters Track & Field programs and events." -- USATF Press Release Survey is on the Web: http://www.usatf.org/groups/Masters/issurvey.pdf

=============================================== TEAM USA DEPARTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CHIBA EKIDEN =============================================== "INDIANAPOLIS - Team USA departs for Chiba, Japan today for the 2007 Chiba International Ekiden, to be held this Friday, November 23. In addition to Team USA, the marathon relay will feature teams from Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, France and Great Britain.

"Ed Moran (Williamsburg, Va.); Ryan Sheehan (Rochester Hills, Mich.) and Josh Moen (Waterloo, Iowa), all members of last year's third-place men's team, along with 2006 women's team- member Desiree Davila (Rochester Hills, Mich.) will return to Chiba to lead Team USA's combined team.

"Other members of the 2007 squad include Melissa White (Rochester Hills, Mich.); Stephanie Rothstein (Eugene, Ore.); Casey Owens (Des Moines, Iowa); and Scott Bauhs (Danville, Calif.).

"Now in its 19th year, the format of the race has been revised to feature mixed teams of men and women running six alternating legs totaling 42.195 km as follows: 1st leg, Men 5 km; 2nd leg, Women 5 km; 3rd leg, Men 10 km; 4th leg, Women 5 km; 5th leg, Men 10 km; 6th leg, Women 7.195 km.

"Kenya, the defending men's and women's team champions, will be returning this year. Osaka World Championships women's marathon gold medalist Catherine Ndereba will lead the combined team in its attempt for a third straight national victory. -- USATF Press Release

================================================================ ======== U.S. WOMEN INVITED TO RUN P.F. CHANG'S ROCK 'N' ROLL ARIZONA MARATHON TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2008 OLYMPIC TRIALS ================================================================ ======== "PHOENIX - (November 18, 2007) - Elite Racing, Inc. invites all American women who have the goal to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon to run the fifth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

"As part of this special invitational program, accommodation will be provided for all athletes selected to participate. In addition, a cash bonus of $500 will be awarded to the selected athletes who run under the U.S. Olympic Trials "B" standard time of 2 hours, 47 minutes.

"All interested athletes must submit a current running resume to Elite Racing by Friday, December 7, 2007 for consideration. Current running resumes, including complete contact information, age and personal best marathon time, must be emailed to lulrich@eliteracing.com. All selected athletes will be notified by Dec. 14.

"Athletes from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, a nationally recognized running and training program, will provide pacing during the race for the selected group of Olympic Trials hopefuls.

"'We are pleased to extend this invitation to our nation's top female marathoners,' said Tracy Sundlun, Elite Racing's Executive Vice President. 'The P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon course has the potential to be very fast, which we hope helps the athletes produce some outstanding performances.'

"To register for the race or for more information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Marathon, visit RnRaz.com or contact Elite Racing, Inc. at (800) 311-1255." -- P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Press Release

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

=================================== GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD =================================== -- November 22, Fifth Third Bank, Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Detroit - 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 =================================

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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