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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS December 6, 2006 - Vol. 6, no. 10

Sponsored by:

37th New Year's Eve Family Fun Run and Walk, Belle Isle, Detroit, Sun., Dec. 31

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

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

Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 25, 2007 Marathon Run or Walk, Half-Marathon Run or Walk, 5K Run/Walk

Web: http://mardigrasmarathon.com

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

Michigan Runner Magazine

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__/ RUN LIKE THE DICKENS, HOLLY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: DETROIT FREE PRESS / FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ ERIN HUMPHREY NAMED HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN

__/ WINTER TRAILS DAY, JANUARY 6, FREE X-C SKI AND SNOWSHOE RENTALS

__/ MORE COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY

__/ USA TRACK & FIELD NAMES LAURYN WILLIAMS VISA HUMANITARIAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

__/ USATF'S DISTANCE RUNNING COMMITTEE RECOGNIZES KEITH & KEVIN HANSON, GERARD MALACZYNSKI

__/ LAST WEEK'S TYPO

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR DECEMBER TO JANUARY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH MAY 2007

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/ __/ RUN LIKE THE DICKENS, HOLLY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - At the 2005 Run

Like the Dickens in Holly, Ypsilanti High School cross-country runner Amy Kolin won the first 8K and enjoyed the crowd support: "I liked going through the neighborhoods. People were out on their porches cheering for us. I heard a lot of Christmas music on the course." Good cheer and fun abound at the 5K and Tiny Tim Trot, too. Events begin 9:00 am at the Karl Richter Campus in Holly. The course takes you through downtown Holly which will remind you of an old-fashioned Dickens era holiday. The race offers a family discount and free babysitting while you run. Register online: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1365706.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: DETROIT FREE PRESS / FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON - Our cameras feature runners on the Canadian sections of the course including the Ambassador Bridge, the Windsor waterfront, the Running Factory aid station, and heading into the Detroit / Windsor tunnel. You can also see the crowds entering the Whole Foods Health and Fitness Expo; eager folks nearly ran over Expo coordinator Bill Ewing. http://michiganrunner.tv/2006detroit/

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK - "Running a marathon takes guts and courage and strength and compassion and persistence."

-- Patricia Ball, Director, Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, guest lecture, Eastern Michigan Sports and Events Marketing class, December 4, 2006.

__/ ERIN HUMPHREY NAMED HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN - In its Winter 2006 issue, American Track & Field Magazine announced the 2006 Girls' High School All-American Track and Field Team selected by Andy Ferrera. Erin Humphrey, Ypsilanti Lincoln, Senior, was named to the team In the 400 Meter Dash, 2nd team. Humphrey ran a best time of 53.41 and was Michigan Lower Peninsula Division 1 Champion in the event. The complete list of both Boys' and Girls' All Americans is in American Track & Field Magazine, Volume 13, Number 6, Winter 2006. http://www.american-trackandfield.com/

__/ WINTER TRAILS DAY, JANUARY 6, FREE X-C SKI AND SNOWSHOE RENTALS - Winter Trails Day is an annual international evnt that introduces newcomers to snow sports. The 2007 event on Saturday, January 6, offers free snowshoeing and/ or cross-country skiing for children and adults new to snow sports. Rental gear is free. Three Michigan locations will host:

Cross-Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon -

http://www.crosscountryski.com

Ishpeming Al Quaal Recreation Area, Ishpeming,

http://www.exploringthnorth.com

Michigan Tech Outdoor Rec Area, Houghton,

http://www.aux.mtu.du/rec/ccski/

__/ MORE COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY - Tom MacNaughton alerted us to another Michigan College team which competed at the national level: "The Siena Heights University women's cross country team came in 10th at the NAIA nationals a couple of weeks ago. Their coach is Don Klienow." The harriers at the Adrian School also won their Regional. Krishawna Parker's 18:32 earned All-American honors. Congratulations to Coach Klienow, Krishawna Parker and the Saints.

__/ USA TRACK & FIELD NAMES LAURYN WILLIAMS VISA HUMANITARIAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - "INDIANAPOLIS - 2005 World champion Lauryn Williams, an active volunteer and benefactor of several charitable causes, has been named Visa Humanitarian Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field. Williams was honored December 2 at the 2006 Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. The ceremony is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field's 2006 Annual Meeting November 29-December 3 in Indianapolis. A finance graduate from the University of Miami, Williams contributes her time and resources to many charitable causes. She volunteers at Arcola Lakes Elementary School in Miami, Florida, assisting a class of deaf students who are teaching her sign language, and during the holiday season last December she donated a total of $10,000 to Miami area families who were affected by hurricanes, making it much easier for them fulfill their Christmas wishes.

Earlier this year, Williams set up a scholarship fund, the Lauryn Williams Dynamic Female Athlete Scholarship Fund, to assist emerging female athletes in their quest for academic and athletic excellence. In April, Williams introduced her Fast Flakes breakfast cereal, and a portion of the proceeds from sales go to her scholarship fund. Williams has also pledged to donate $1,000 to her scholarship fund every time she runs "sub-11" seconds in a 100-meter race.

After helping to launch the program in Miami in 2004, Williams also continues to be heavily involved in community service across the country as a part of USATF's "Be A Champion" youth outreach program promoting fitness, fair play and the benefits of physical activity. 'Lauryn embodies some of the highest values of our sport and of society,' said USATF CEO Craig Masback said. "As great of an athlete as she is, Lauryn is an even more remarkable human being. Her ability to translate her own success into making a positive influence on others is an example for all of us to follow.'

For a full bio of Lauryn Williams, visit www.usatf.org."

For Michigan Runner TV's interview with Lauryn Williams, see

http://michiganrunner.tv/2006laurynwilliams/

__/ USATF'S DISTANCE RUNNING COMMITTEE RECOGNIZES KEITH & KEVIN HANSON, GERARD MALACZYNSKI - At the annual Awards Breakfast on Saturday, December 2, USATF's distance running committees presented the Scott Hamilton Award to Keith and Kevin Hanson, a tribute to a leader in the LDR association program.

USATF Masters Long Distance Running named Gerard Malaczynski, Bloomfield Hills, the outstanding male athlete, 60-64.

__/ LAST WEEK'S TYPO - Last week we mentioned "Tom Henderson writes true crim books about Michigan cases." Laurel Park noticed and wondered,

"Great typo - was it intentional? ;-) ;-)"

-- Wish I were that clever; my computer keyboard is beginning to drop "e's".

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- Dec. 9 - Run Like the Dickens, Holly - Carter & James Sherline

-- Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Family Fun Run and Walk, Belle Isle, Detroit, Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter & James Sherline

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UPCOMING SHOWS: Michigan Runner TV & Running Canada TV

NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships

Around the Bay Road Races, Hamilton, Ontario

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__/ RACE CALENDAR DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY

Saturday, December 9, 2006

* Run Like the Dickins and Tiny Tim Trot, Holly, 9:00 am Web: http://www.runlikethedickens.com/

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

* Harold Webster Boxing Day 10 Mile Run, Hamilton, Ontario, 11:00 am, Web: http://hamiltonharriers.com

Sunday, December 31, 2006

* New Year's Eve Family Fun Run/Walk, Belle Isle, Detroit, 3:30 pm (313) 886.5560 Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002belleisle/

Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, 2007

* Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Web: http://disneyworldmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006disney/

Saturday, January 13, 2007

* Ann Arbor Healthy Start Festival of Miles, 1 hour R/W, kids' 5, 10 or 15 minute R/W, Ann Arbor, time tba. Web: http://runningfit.com/events/

Saturday, January 13, 2007

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, out and back marathon and halfmarathon training runs. Web: http://runningfit.com/

Sunday, January 14, 2007

* P.F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe Web: http://www.rnraz.com

Saturday, January 27, 2007

* Bigfoot Boogie Snowshoe Race, 5K & 10K snowshoe, Traverse City, 9:00 am, Timber Ridge Campground, qualifier for U.S. National Snowshoe Championships. Web: http://www.runsnow.com

Sunday, February 4, 2007

* Super 5K, 5KR/W, Novi, 9:00 am, Novi Town Center Web: http://www.runsuperbowl.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006superbowl/

Saturday, February 10, 2007

* Heat the Streets, 10KR, 5KR, Detroit, 8:00 am, Boll Family YMCA

Web: http://www.heatthestreets.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005streets/

Saturday, February 24, 2007

* Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race, 8K snowshoe, 4K snowshoe, Traverse City 9:00 am,Twin Lakes Park Web: http://runsnow.com/monkey/

Sunday, February 25, 2007

* Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR. Web: http://mardigrasmarathon.com

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH MAY 2007

Sunday, December 10, 2006

* New Las Vegas Marathon, Las Vegas, Nevada, 6:00 am, 26.2MR, http://www.lvmarathon.com.

Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, 2007

* Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Web: http://disneyworldmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006disney/

Sunday, January 14, 2007

* P.F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe

Web: http://www.rnraz.com

Sunday, February 25, 2007

* Mardi Gras Marathon, New Orleans, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR. Web: http://mardigrasmarathon.com

Sunday, March 25, 2007

* Around the Bay Road Races, 30KR/Relay, 5KR/W

Web: http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006aroundthebay30k/

Sunday, April 1, 2007

* Martian Marathon, Half Marathon, Meteor 10K, Dearborn Heights, 8:30 am,

Web: http://martianmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006martian/

Sunday, April 15, 2007

* Spirit of St. Louis Marathon, St. Louis, Missouri, 26.2MR, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, marathon relay, 5KR/W, fun runs Web: http://stlouismarathon.com/

Saturday, April 28, 2007

* Meijer Derby Festival Marathon and MiniMarathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relays, Louisville, Kentucky Web: http://derbyfestivalmarathon.com

Sunday, April 29, 2007

* Running Fit Trail Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, Pinckney, 7:30 am

Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Sunday, May 6, 2007

* Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, 26.1MR/Wheel/Relay, 13.1MR, (10KR, 5KR/W, kids run on Saturday)

Web: http://flyingpigmarathon.com

Saturday, May 12, 2007

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25KR, 5KR/W

Web: http://www.53riverbankrun.com/

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

Sunday, May 13, 2007

* Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2.5KFR, 8:00 am

Web: www.forestcityroadraces.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006forestcity/

* Mississauga Marathon, Mississauga, Ontario, 26.2MR/Relay, 13.1MR, 2K FR/W, (10K & 5K on Saturday)

Web: http://mississaugamarathon.com

Friendship Run Video:

http://michiganrunner.tv/2006mississaugafriendship/

Sunday, May 20, 2007

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, Cleveland, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR

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

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006riteaid/

Saturday, May 26, 2007

* Bayshore Marathon, Traverse City, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 7:00 am

Web: http://www.bayshoremarathon.org/

Saturday, May 26 - Monday May 28, 2007

*Chase/The Truth/Gaska Tape Great Race Sports Festival XXVII, Elkhart, Indiana,Amish Country 1/2 Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Inline Skate, 10KR/W, 5KR/W, Jim Ryun Mile, Handcycle, and ABR Bike Road Racing

Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

Sunday, May 27, 2007

* ING Ottawa Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, Ottawa, Ontario. Ottawa Race Weekend includes 10K and 5K on Saturday, May 26, 2007.

Web: http://runottawa.ca

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006ingottawa/

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