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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - February 14, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 20

Sponsored by:

Exercise Warehouse's "Defeet the Cold" Treadmill Challenge, sponsored in part by Michigan Runner, Downtown Detroit, Boll Family YMCA, Fri/Sat, February 17-18, Sign up for a 1 hour treadmill run/walk individually or as a team, Contact: Pamela Woodley, prwoodley@cbs.com

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, Sunday, May 21, 2006 , Distances: Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K, Web: http:// www.clevelandmarathon.com, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2004clevelandmarathon/

Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race, Saturday, May 27, 2006 , Web: http:// www.mackinawcity.com, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2004MackinacBridge/

Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, near Munising, Saturday, July 29, 2006, 26.2MR, 10KR, Web: http://greatlakesendurance.com, Video: Coming July, 2006

"The Jogger" by Michael McCafferty, Soon to be Made into a Minor Motion Picture, Web: http://www.channel101.com/shows/ show.php?show_id=144

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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__/ HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM ART & JENNIE MCCAFFERTY

__/ COACH BILL SQUIRES TO VISIT SE MICHIGAN RUNNING STORES

__/ SNOWSHOES ANYONE? NY ROAD RUNNERS DIG OUT FOR USA X-C CHAMPIONSHIPS

__/ USA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, NEW YORK, NY, FEB. 18-19

__/ PICTURED ROCKS OFFERS NEW HALF MARATHON AND 5K

__/ STUNNING PERFORMANCES ON THE TRACK LAST WEEK

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - GRAND RAPIDS

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - FEBRUARY & MARCH

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__ / HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM ART & JENNIE MCCAFFERTY In checking race results for the Michigan Runner magazine feature "Best of Times" we were struck by how many couples run. In honor of Valentines Day, we'd like to salute Michigan's running couples-- including contributors, a couple of former Michiganders, and perhaps a retired runner or two.

Certainly, we've missed some of you, but do send in your names and we'll include them in a future Michigan Running News.

-- Jeanne & Paul Aufdemberge

-- Fred Bunn & Diane DeBoer Bunn

-- Denisa Costescu & Ovidiu Olteanvu

-- Kevin & Laurie Decker

-- Anna Delcamp & Joe McDonald

-- Ed & Peg Deyo

-- Elke & Wolfgang Dozhauer

-- Greg & Jenni Everal

-- Ian & Jessica Forsyth

-- Betsy & Kent Frens

-- Anne & John Gault

-- Ann Gere & Doug Kurtis

-- Cindy & Doug Goodhue

-- Francie & John Goodridge

-- Peter Hallop & Robin Sarris

-- Keith and Sonja Hanson

-- Kevin and Nancy Hanson

-- Bruce & Grace Harrison

-- John & Margot Hebert

-- Dolores & Harrison Hensley

-- Bill Hill & Joanne Rogucki

-- Dorothy & John Johnson

-- Ed & Sue Kozloff

-- Eric & Suzanne Larsen

-- Jill & Paul McMuillen

-- Dave & Barbara Minier

-- Guy & Patricia Murray

-- Jay Owens & Lisa Veneziano

-- Laurel Park & Rich Stark

-- Dave & Kimberly Peterson

-- Brian & Sarah Sell

-- Nick & Theresa Stanko

-- Anne & Bill Stewart

-- Dave & Lisa Taylor

-- Jan & Richard Wallen

__/ COACH BILL SQUIRES TO VISIT SE MICHIGAN RUNNING STORES Last week we reported that Coach Bill Squires would be making a speaking appearance in Michigan. We are please to report that Coach Squires will make at least three appearances next week:

-- Monday, February 20, 7:00 pm, Total Runner, Southfield, Franklin Plaza Shopping Center, 12 Mile & Northwestern Highway, (248) 354- 1177

-- Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 pm, Running Fit, Ann Arbor, 42 Enterprise Drive, (734) 929-9027

-- Wednesday, February, 22, 7:00 pm, Runnin' Gear, Brighton, 9935 E Grand River, (810) 844-0180

Of Coach Squires, Arthur Lydiard said, "Once Americans ruled the world of marathoning. That's when Bill Squires was coaching a group of runners in the Boston area. His group was what the Kenyans are today - totally dominating races around the country. Coach Squires is undoubtedly one of the greatest marathon coaches the US has ever seen and indeed one of the best in the world."

__/ SNOWSHOES ANYONE? NY ROAD RUNNERS DIG OUT FOR USA X-C CHAMPIONSHIPS "After a record 27 inches of snow fell on the New York City area on Sunday in the blizzard of '06, New York Road Runners officials are mobilizing a small "army" to get the Van Cortlandt Park race course in shape for this weekend's USA Cross Country Championships presented by Gleukos.

"A Herculean effort is underway at Van Cortlandt Park. Our goal is to clear the vast majority of snow on the race course by tomorrow evening," said Mary Wittenberg, president of NYRR, during a conference call on Monday.

NYRR officials have hired a snow army of nearly 50 extra people and mechanical snow clearing equipment, including three bobcats, to get the Van Cortlandt Park course ready for the USA Championships on Saturday and Sunday.

Weather reports for midweek call for warming temperatures before dropping colder over the weekend, adding to the urgency of digging out.

"The race is on to remove the snow before it melts and potentially refreezes as ice," said Wittenberg. "This just keeps it all interesting."

-- USA Track and Field News and Notes, vol. 7, no. 14

We were curious about the Van Cortland Park race course. Here is the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's own description:

"Van Cortlandt Park -- 1,146 acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx -- is New York City's third largest park. Playing fields and playgrounds are scattered about the park's edges, surrounding a richly forested heartland fed by Tibbets Brook. Van Cortlandt is home to the country's first public golf course, the oldest house in the Bronx, and the borough's largest freshwater lake."

__/ USA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, NEW YORK, NY, FEB. 18-19-- Among the Michigan contenders in the open division will be Kyle Baker, Jason Hartmann, Corey Nowitzke, Josh Perrin, Nick Stanko, Katie McGregor, Hansons-Brooks team members: Josh Eberly, Ryan Sheeha, Chad Johnsonm, Jeff Gaudette, Josh Moen, Dot McMahan, and Melissa White. Dathan Ritzenhein is among the favorites for the 12K race and he'll be chased by Alan Webb. Michigan athletes in the Junior Division include David Brent, Landon Peacock, The Championships will be on ESPN2, Monday, Feb. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 am (not exactly prime-time). For more information see http://usatf.org

__/ PICTURED ROCKS OFFERS NEW HALF MARATHON AND 5K - One of Michigan's classic races is in beautiful Munising, on the shores of Lake Superior. Race Director Lynn Champerlain anounced that the 31st annual Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter on June 25 will change its distances this year. Expect both the new half-marathon and the 5K to take advantage of the spectacular Lake Superior as well as the traditional Stink Hill. If you haven't tried it, make plans now to participate in one of the Pictured Rocks Runs for Shelter.

Email: prrfs@hotmail.com.

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

__/ STUNNING PERFORMANCES ON THE TRACK LAST WEEK The 2nd best time in the world, an American age-group record, a Canadian Record, and the fastest mile ever run at New Zealand's Cooks Garden were all set by Michigan athletes last week"

Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, Arkansas, February 10-11, 2006

-- BOAZ CHEBOIYWO, 1st, 3000 meter, 7:35.65 PR, 2nd best time in the World

-- KEVIN SULLIVAN, 3rd, 3000 meter, 7:42.17, new Canadian record (indoor and outdoor)

Complete results: http://www.flashresults.com/2006_Meets/indoor/ tyson/

Mayoral Mile, Cooks Garden, Wanganui, New Zealand, February 13, 2006

-- NICK WILLIS, 1st, mile, 3:52.57

-- Craig Mottram, 2nd, mile, 3:53.14

Look for some interesting competition between Willis and Mottram at the Commonwealth Games in March.

For an interesting story about Willis' tactics, see http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/localsport/storydisplay.cfm?storyid= 3672287&thesection=localsport&thesubsection=& thesecondsubsection=

EMU Classic, Ypsilanti, Michigan, February 10-11, 2006

-- ERIC GREEN, Front Line Racing Team, mile, 4:26.95, US Indoor Record, 35-39 age group.

Fred Vanhala reports Eric's feat:

"Eric Green sets a US record for men 35-39 in the indoor mile: It's not like this was unexpected - but it was still pretty neat to see. Eric was a bit disappointed that his entry time didn't make the "fast" heat at the EMU Classic. However, I think psychologically this set things up just perfect for a great mile.

. . . He ran a very even pace, led for the last three quarters and only ran into a little interference as he was lapping some runners. Best of all, he got down to a time he hasn't seen on the track in a couple years - running a 4:26.95.

Eric has our indoor mile record with a time of 4:20.32. But that was when he was just a wee lad of 33. When he was 34 he ran a number of times in the 4:23's. When he was 35 he ran a number of times in the 4:26's. At 36 he ran a number of times in the 4:29's. So - you see the pattern. I'm glad he was able to get down close to his fastest times of a couple years ago. The USATF just posted the indoor record for this age group recently - otherwise we would have submitted one of these other times from years back."

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - GRAND RAPIDS. We were in Grand Rapids for the West Michigan Golf show, but couldn't help but think about what a wonderful setting Grand Rapids is for a destination race. The Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K and 5K are coming soon: Saturday, May 13. The DeVos Place overlooking the Grand River is a beautiful venue for the Sports and Fitness Expo. Restaurants and nightlife abound nearby (check the streets which border the Van Andel area). I got in a 10K crossing six bridges and on the various paved paths along both sides of the river. For details see http://www.53riverbankrun.com.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- Mar. 24-26, Around the Bay Road Race, Hamilton, Ontario-Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- April 1, Martian Marathon, Half Marathon and Meteor 10K -Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- April 27-29, Hillsday "Gina" Relays and WYLD Bill-Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- July 29, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

-- July 29, Grand Island Trail Marathon and 10K, Grand Island (near Munising)-Scott Sullivan

-- Aug. 11-13 - ING Edmonton Marathon, Edmonton, Alberta, Art, Jennie & Heather McCafferty

-- Aug. 25-27 - Crim Festival of Races, Flint-Scott Sullivan & Jennie McCafferty

-- Sept. 2 - Labor Day 30K, Milford-Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- Sept. 22-24 - Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, ON- Art & Jennie McCafferty

__/ RACE CALENDAR - FEBRUARY-MARCH

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.

Friday & Saturday, February 17-18, 2006

* WWJ Michigan Runner Treadmill Challenge, Detroit, Boll Family YMCA, 30 hours/ 2 days, 1 hour treadmill run or teams; pledge during WWJ's Radiothon for THAW Heat & Warmth Fund, http://wwj.com

Saturday, February 18, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/ running/

* Snowshoe Stomp, Suttons Bay, Ciccone Vinyards, 4M snowshoe, 2M snowshoe hike, 8:30 am, http://www.lpwines.com

Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2006

* USA Cross Country Championships, New York, NY, World Championship Team Qualifier

Saturday, February 25, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty St., 8:00 am, out & back, runner determines distance, twodogsrunning.com/ running/

* Snow Monkey Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, Traverse City West Senior HS, 8K snowshoe, 4k snowshoe, 9:00 am, http://runsnow.com

Saturday, March 4, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, 8:00 am, http:// twodogsrunning.com/running501.html

Saturday, March 11, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, 8:00 am, http:// twodogsrunning.com/running501.html

Sunday, March 12, 2006

* St. Patrick's Corktown Races, Detroit, 4MR, 1.5MR, 12:30 pm, Tiger Stadium, http://downto.hostme.com/corktownraces.htm

Saturday, March 18, 2006

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, 8:00 am, http:// twodogsrunning.com/running501.html

* Shillelagh, Flushing, 4MR/W, kids run, Noon, Flushing Elementary School, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Sunday, March 19, 1006

* Churchill's Half Marathon, 13.1 MR, Monclova, Ohio, 1:00 pm, tbayford@charter.net, http://toledoroadrunners.org

Saturday, March 25, 2006

* Hansons Running Shop 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Utica, 10:00 am, Hansons Running Shop, 8409 Hall Road, http://hansons-running.com

* Running Fit 501 Training Runs, Ann Arbor, 8:00 am, http:// twodogsrunning.com/running501.html

Sunday, March 26, 2006

* Around the Bay Road Races, 30K Run/Walk/Relay, 5K, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Web: http://aroundthebayroadrace.com, Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2005aroundthebay/

Friday, March 31. 2006

* Martian Marathon Expo, Dearborn Heights, Henry Ford Dearborn Heights Center, 1:00 pm, http://martianmarathon.com

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Sunday, February 12, 2006

* Hypothermic Half Marathon, Sarnia, ON, Holiday Inn, 13.1MR/W, 8:30 am, runningroom.com

Sunday, March 19, 1006

* Churchill's Half Marathon, 13.1 MR, Monclova, Ohio, 1:00 pm, tbayford@charter.net, http://toledoroadrunners.org

Sunday, March 26, 2006

* Around the Bay Road Races, 30K Run/Walk/Relay, 5K, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Web: http://aroundthebayroadrace.com, Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2005aroundthebay/

Saturday, April 1, 2006

* Martian Marathon and Half Marathon, 26.2, Miles, 13.1 Miles, 20 Mile Training Run, 10K, Dearborn Heights, Web: http://www.martianmarathon.com, Video: Michigan Runner TV will cover the 2006 races

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, Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com/, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003trailmarathon/

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, Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/, Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/index.html

Saturday, May 27, 2006

* Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Traverse City, 7:00 am, http://bayshoremarathon.org

Sunday, May 28, 2006

* ING Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa, Ontario. 26.2MR/W/Skate, 13.1MR/W/ Skate, 2KR/W. Race weekend begins Thursday, May 25 and includes expo, Friendship Run, bus tours of Ottawa. http://www.ncm.ca

Monday, May 29, 2006

* The Great Race, Amish Country Half Marathon and 5K & 10K, Elkhart Indiana, 7:45 am, 24 hour entry form "Hotline" 574-296-5890, Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

Sunday, June 25, 2006

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising, 8:00 am, 13.1MR, 5KR, FW, (906) 387-1751, prrfs@hotmail.com, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2005picturedrocks/

Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, 2006

* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, Copper Harbor, 10K, Hill Climb, 25K, 2K Kids Race, 8:00 am Saturday @ Gratiot River North (GRN) Trailhead, Allouez Township, 2 K Kids Race, 9:00 am Saturday @ GRN Trailhead; Hill Climb, 7:00 pm Saturday @ Eagle Harbor Beach; 25 K; 7:00 am Sunday @ Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor, info@greatlakeseendurance.com, http://greatlakesendurance.com

Saturday, July 29

* Grand Island Trail Marathon and 10K, near Munising, info@greatlakeseendurance.com. Web: http:// greatlakesendurance.com, Video: Michigan Runner TV will cover the 2006 race

Sunday, July 30

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton, 6:00 am sharp - Marathon & 20K, 8:15 am (sharp) - 10K & 5K. Call Craig Douglas (989) 399-8860 or sign-up online: http://www.signmeup.com/52631

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