MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - December 7, 2005 - Vol. 5, no. 10

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/

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, September 24, 2006, Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: TIM BROE INTERVIEWS DATHAN RITZENHEIN

__/ RUN LIKE THE DICKENS, HOLLY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

__/ USATF ANNOUNCES AMERICA'S RUNNING ROUTES

__/ IT'S OFFICIAL: PAUL AUFDEMBERGE'S 10,000 METER AMERICAN TRACK RECORD

__/ FRONT LINE RACING TEAM ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

__/ HOLIDAYS LIGHTS! CAMERAS! ACTION!

__/ USATF HONORS JERRY JOHNCOCK AND MATTI KILPELAINEN

__/ RYAN LAMPPA AMPLIFIES US EFFORT AT CHIBA EKIDEN

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - DECEMBER-JANUARY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: TIM BROE INTERVIEWS DATHAN RITZENHEIN-- Tim Broe, Olympian and US 4K Cross Country Champion, caught up with Dathan Ritzenhein at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Terre, Haute, Indiana. Ritzenhein, also an Olympian in 2004, currently is the US 12K Cross Country Champion. http://michiganrunner.tv/2005ritz/

__/ RUN LIKE THE DICKENS, HOLLY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10-- Holly, Michigan takes advantage of its name to put on the wonderful Dickens Festival from Thanksgiving through December 25. The festival re-creates the Dickensian period with carolers, town crier, strolling characters, skits, bell choirs, street hawkers, carriage rides, and for the third year now, the Run Like the Dickens. This year race director Rob Basydlo added an 8K run to the 5K run and walk. There also are Tiny Tim Trots in 3 distances for the younger ones. Events begin at 9:00 am at the Karl Ricter Campus. The race goes through scenic downtown Holly and you'll want to return after the race for shopping in beautifully decorated Holly stores. Register online or print out an entry form: http://runlikethedickens.com.

__/ USATF ANNOUNCES AMERICA'S RUNNING ROUTES

"Thursday, December 1, 2005 America's Running Routes to serve as the largest searchable database of running routes in the U.S. Using cutting edge technology provided by Google Maps, USA Track & Field (USATF) has developed a revolutionary service, America's Running Routes, that allows runners to map and measure their favorite running routes and then save them to what will be the largest searchable database of running routes in the U.S. America's Running Routes provides the running community with an array of functionality and shows USATF's continued commitment to offer runners of all ages and abilities information and services to enhance each running experience. Ever wonder how far your run was? Just visit America's Running Routes, map out your run using satellite views, and the distance will be displayed, including mile markers along the route. Think others might enjoy your running route? Click the "save" button, and your route will be added to the database for others to enjoy. To learn more about America's Running Routes, visit http:// www.usatf.org, and then click on the America's Running Routes icon."

When your editor first checked this exciting new service on December 1, there were no Michigan running routes listed yet, although there were several in Indiana. Today, there are 56 Michigan routes and hundreds in other states.

__/ IT'S OFFICIAL: PAUL AUFDEMBERGE'S 10,000 METER AMERICAN TRACK RECORD-- Paul Aufdemberge's 30:04 on the track in Hillsdale on April 9, 2005 has been listed as a "provisional" American masters record. Not any more-- USATF made it official at its annual meeting this week. You can see Paul's record at http://www.usatf.org/statistics/records/

__/ FRONT LINE RACING TEAM ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS--Fred Vanhala has been getting Michigan runners together in Front Line Racing teams and relays-- pretty much all by himself since 1999. On December 4, Fred announced a brand new Board of Directors: Julie Winter, Steve Miles, Eric Green, Ron Buchanan and Fred Vanhala. According to Fred's Front Line Racing Team Newsletteer, "All have been runners forever - some since God invented running." For more information about the Front Line Racing Team and to sign up for the fun and informative newsletter, see http://www.frontlineracingteam.com/

__/ HOLIDAYS LIGHTS! CAMERAS! ACTION! - Our cameras visited the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Downtown Detroit, Park Place Hotel, Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City and listened to the choirs of Grosse Pointe and Ypslianti High School in bringing you this holiday show of music and lights. Enjoy. http://michigantravel.tv/2003holidays/

__/ USATF HONORS JERRY JOHNCOCK AND MATTI KILPELAINEN-- USATF honored masters athletes at its annual awards breakfast on Saturday, December 3. -- Jerry Johncock of Grand Rapids got the nod as "Outstanding Athlete, Masters Long Distance Running" in the 75-79 age group. -- Matti Kilpelainen of Ypsilanti was honored for his performances in Men's Track and Field.

__/ RYAN LAMPPA AMPLIFIES US EFFORT AT CHIBA EKIDEN-- Last week we reported on the US team's best finish ever in the Hanji Aoki Cup 2005 International Chiba Ekiden in Chiba, Japan. Brian Sell and Josh Moen were members of that team. Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, emailed an amplification of that report:

"Also on the below, the U.S. men's team set a U.S. record (6-leg) with their 1:59:08 and technically, it was the best U.S. "men's" finish at Chiba as the U.S. women won the silver medal there in 1988.

Previous record, 2:03:59, Team USA, IAAF World Road Relay, Madeira, Portugal, May 10, 1992."

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

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

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

Jan. 7-8, Disney Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, FL-Art & 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 - DECEMBER-JANUARY

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, 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/

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

Saturday, January 28, 2006

* Bigfoot Boogie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, Timber Ridge Nordic Center, 8:00 am, http://runshow.com

__/ 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

Sunday, March 26, 2006

* Around the Bay Road Races, 30K Run/Walk/Relay, 5K, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, http://aroundthebayroadrace.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 7, 2006

* Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relays, Cincinnati, Ohio. (10KR, 5KR & kids'runs are scheduled May 6, 2006, http://flyingpigmarathon.com.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

* Mississauga Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, 2KFR/W, corporate relay, http://www.mississaugamarathon.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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