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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - November 9, 2005 - Vol. 5, no. 6

Sponsored by:

Belle Isle New Year's Eve Family Fun Run and Walk, Saturday, December 31

Web: http://michiganrunner.com/belleisle/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002belleisle/

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

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

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

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ ROSEVILLE BIG BIRD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

__/ AVALANCHE BAY'S TURKEY TROT SPLASH & DASH, BOYNE MOUNTAIN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

-- KATHRINE SWITZER AND THE EXPO

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD

-DETROIT

--BROOKLYN

__/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY DELORES HENSLEY

__/ SELL AND MOEN NAMED TO INTERNATIONAL CHIBA EKIDEN TEAM

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ ROSEVILLE BIG BIRD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - One of Michigan's terrific Thanksgiving traditions is the Big Bird race in Roseville. In addition to a fast 10K, there's a 4K and a 1 Mile Run and Walk. The 10K is flat except for a unique trip up and down a pedestrian overpass. The post-race party features a generous raffle of frozen turkeys (these are big birds) and other goodies. Roseville Parks and Rec is hosting the 27th edition beginning at 10:00 am. Download an entry form at http://www.ci.roseville.mi.us and be sure to check out Michigan Runner TV's coverage:

http://michiganrunner.tv/2004bigbird/ and

http://michiganrunner.tv/2003bigbird/

AVALANCHE BAY'S TURKEY TROT SPLASH & DASH, BOYNE MOUNTAIN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - A "splash" in November????? T'is no mistake, but a 5K Run and Walk and a kids' run at Avalanche Bay-- Boyne Mountain's new indoor water park. Race entry fees include admission to Avalanche Bay. Of course, you'll also get a chance to see the stunning new Grand Mountain Lodge. The mostly-flat course is on Boyne Mountain's beautiful cross country trails. Events begin at 10:00 am. Download an entry form at http://www.avalanchebay.com/events_details.asp?ID=780.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV:

-- NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT INTERNATIONAL MARATHON - We wrap up our coverage with a couple of special shows: an interview with Kathrine Switzer and the truly fun expo which includes excerpts from presentations by Roger Robinson, Kathrine Switzer, Sylvia Ruegger, John Stanton and a crowd-pleasing Irish step dancing troup, http://michiganrunner.tv/2005niagara/

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD

-- DETROIT - The Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon honored volunteers with an evening trip on the Detroit Princess Riverboat. In addition to wonderful food, weather, entertainment and company, volunteers were rewarded by Free Press Publisher David Hunke's remarks. Hunke, who was named Publisher in August, announced that the Free Press would not only continue supporting the marathon events, but now has made growing the marathon events one of the paper's goals.

-- BROOKLYN--What's more fun than the convergence of the Michigan Running community at the Michigan International Speedway for the lower peninsula cross country championships? Not much. We enjoy watching high school athletes running their hearts out, we urge the ones struggling at the end to cross the finish line, and we have fun talking about our favorite sport with the coaches, parents, fans, officials, athletic directors and media. Case in point:: Trent Briney (4th US Olympic marathon trials, 2004) taking photos for Run Michigan, was surprised to see so many media covering a cross country event.

On our wish list is a true state championship which combines Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula divisions.

__/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY DELORES HENSLEY - Our thanks go to Greg Everal for this news: ". Delores is going to turn 75 years old on Thursday Nov. 10th." I doubt if anyone has hugged more sweaty runners at the finish line than Delores."

__/ SELL AND MOEN NAMED TO INTERNATIONAL CHIBA EKIDEN TEAM USA - INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field announced the U.S. team for the 2005 International Chiba Ekiden, to be held in Chiba, Japan on November 23. In addition to Team USA, the marathon relay will feature teams from Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, France and Great Britain. The relay teams will consist of six legs each, ranging in distance from 5 km to 10 km, Team USA is as follows:

Brian Sell, 27, Rochester Hills, Mich. This past May Sell won his first USA title at the USA 25 km Championships in Grand Rapids, Mich., (1:15:27), the seventh fastest 25 km time ever for a U.S. man. He also has numerous top-ten finishes in USA Championships and international races, including a ninth-place finish at this summer's IAAF World Championships Marathon.

Josh Moen, 23, Rochester Hills, Mich. A team-mate of Brian Sell at the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and graduate of Wartburg College, Moen is a five-time NCAA Division II national champion and ten-time All-American. Moen recently finished fourth at the USA Men's 10 km Championships, running a personal best of 29:13. For other athletes on the team visit http://www.usatf.org.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

-- Eileen Creutz, 1st (17:41) Division I, MHSAA Cross Country Finals, November 5. The Saline senior who also won the title last year, bettered her 2004 time by more than 20 seconds.

-- Marissa Treece, Maple City Glen Lake, 1st (17:57.2), Division 4, MHSAA Cross Country Finals, November 5. Treece is the first Division 4 or Division D girl to run under 18 minutes.

-- Landon Peacock, 1st, (15:09.50) Division 2, MHSAA Cross Country Finals, November 5. The Cedar Springs senior ran the fastest time of the day.

-- Dathan Ritzenhein, 1st, (28:11), US road championship 10K, Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run, Mobile, Alabama, November 5. Ritz got the course record and his first road championship.

-- Katie McGregor, 1st, (32:51), Food World Senior Bowl Charity Run 10K, Mobile, Alabama, November 5. The Women's race was not a national championship; however McGregor is the current 10K road champion.

-- Ryan Shay, 4th US finisher, ( 2:17:14), ING New York City Marathon, November 6.

- Carl Rundell, 2nd, (2:22:26) Marine Corps Marathon, October 30, 2005

- After placing fifth last year, Rundell was just six seconds behind winner Ruben Garcia (2:22:18).

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Nov. 13, Big Bird Run, Roseville - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Nov. 21, NCAA DI X-C Finals, Terre Haute - Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

Dec. 10, Run Like the Dickens, Holly - Jennie McCafferty

Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Family Fun Run/Walk, Belle Isle, Detroit

Jan. 7-8, Disney Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Feb. 25, Heat the Streets, Detroit

Mar. 24-26, Around the Bay Road Race, Hamilton, Ontario

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

July 29, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

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

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

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

__/ RACE CALENDAR - NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 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, November 12, 2005

* NCAA Division I, Great Lakes Regional Cross Country, Bloomington, Indiana, 11 am

* NCAA Division III, Regional Cross Country, Cincinnati, OH, 11 am

Sunday, November 13, 2005

* Roseville Big Bird, 10K, 4K, 1Mile, 10:00 am, Tony Lipinski, (586) 445-5480

Saturday, November 19, 2005 * NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware, OH, 11 am

* NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships, Prado Park, Chino, CA, 3:15 pm

Monday, November 21, 2005

* NCAA Division I, Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana, Noon.

Thursday, November 24, 2005

* Fifth Third Bank presents the Turkey Trot and Mashed Potato Mile, Detroit, 10KR, 1MR, 7:30 am, http://detroitturkeytrot.org/

Friday, November 25, 2005

* Fantasy 5K, Howell, 6:00 pm. Contact Sarah Johnson: (517) 546-7982 http://gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, December 10, 2005

* Run Like the Dickens, 9:00 am, Holly, 8KR, 5KR/W, Tiny Tim Trot, http://runlikethedickens.com

Saturday, December 31, 2005

* Belle Isle New Year's Eve Family Fun Run / Walk, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, 3:00 pm, http://michiganrunner.com/belleisle/

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Saturday, January 7, 2006

* Walt Disney World Half Marathon. Half marathon has moved to Saturday: http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/ marathon/listing?name=Marathon2005EventListingPage

Sunday, January 8, 2006

* Walt Disney World Marathon, http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/ listing?name=Marathon2005EventListingPage

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

Saturday, April 1, 2006

* Martian Marathon and Half Marathon, 26.2, Miles, 13.1 Miles, 20 Mile Training Run, 10K, Dearborn Heights, http://www.martianmarathon.com

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, http://www.trailmarathon.com/

Sunday, May 21, 2006

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Cleveland, 7:00 am http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/

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, http://www.thegreatrace.net ---------------------------------------------------------

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