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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - February 9, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 19

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/

"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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__/ EXERCISE WAREHOUSE'S "DEFEET THE COLD" TREADMILL CHALLENGE

__/ BEWARE CAR BREAK-INS AT ISLAND LAKE, KENSINGTON, HURON MEADOWS METROPARKS

__/ DICK BEARDSLEY TO APPEAR AT FOREST CITY ROAD RACES, LONDON, ONTARIO

__/ AT&T USA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING STANDARDS SET

__/ NEW RUNNING CLUB IN DEARBORN

__/ BASEBALL & SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON - SEPTEMBER 24

__/ COACH BILL SQUIRES TO APPEAR AT RUNNIN' GEAR, BRIGHTON, FEBRUARY 22

__/ IS TRAVERSE CITY'S TART TRAIL A SECRET?

__/ DIANE HIMEBAUGH SAYS GOODBYE TO FRIENDS

__/ MISSISSAUGA MARATHON IS GROWING FAST

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - DETROIT & NOVI

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - FEBRUARY & MARCH

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ EXERCISE WAREHOUSE'S "DEFEET THE COLD" TREADMILL CHALLENGE - Exercise Warehouse's "Defeet the Cold" Treadmill Challenge, sponsored in part by Michigan Runner - WWJ Newsradio 950 is looking for runners/walkers to help in their annual effort to raise money for The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). Those funds are matched by the utility companies to provide energy assistance for those who can least afford it during the winter months. This year in 2006, WWJ's Third Annual 30-Hour Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW will be held February 17-18th at the brand new Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit.

WWJ hopes to keep four (4) treadmills at the Y going for the entire 30 hours with runners who will help raise money for every mile ran. To sign up contact Pamela Woodley, prwoodley@cbs.com

__/ BEWARE CAR BREAK-INS AT ISLAND LAKE, KENSINGTON, HURON MEADOWS METROPARKS- Becka Knox and Susan Smith both contacted us about a rash of car break-ins at several area Metroparks: Island Lake, Kensington, Indian Springgs, and Huron Meadows. Car windows were smashed whether or not cell phones and purses were in view. Ron Olson, Michigan DNR Parks and Rec Division and member of the Ann Arbor Track Club indicates that security has been stepped up at the parks.

__/ DICK BEARDSLEY TO APPEAR AT FOREST CITY ROAD RACES, LONDON, ONTARIO -- "The 2006 Forest City Road Races is pleased to announce Dick Beardsley, marathon champion, 'survivor', and author of Staying the Course: A Runner's Toughest Race as the inspirational guest speaker at our Pasta Dinner, courtesy of New Balance and Runners' Choice (London). Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today! Advance tickets can be purchased on our Registration page. http://forestcityroadraces.com"

__/ AT&T USA OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING STANDARDS SET -- The qualifying standards for the 2006 AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 21-25, 2006 in Indianapolis, are now available on the USATF website: http:// www.usatf.org. Qualifying standards for the 2006 USA Junior Track & Field Championships (held concurrently with the AT&T USA Outdoor Championships) may also be found there.

__/ NEW RUNNING CLUB IN DEARBORN-- Andrew Brackmann contacted us recently about his plans to start a new running club in Dearborn. Contact Andrew at bracko@juno.com for start dates, locations and more information about the Dearborn Running Club.

__/ BASEBALL & SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON - SEPTEMBER 24 - Take me out to the ballpark...FREE Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox tickets to the first 500 USA and International runners to register for Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 24th

Online registration is now open for the 2006 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Half to be run on Sunday, September 24th, and organizers are pleased to announce that the first 500 US and International runners to sign up will be able to select free baseball tickets to watch the Blue Jays versus the Boston Red Sox.

Registrants will have the choice of Saturday afternoon [23rd] or Sunday afternoon games at The Rogers Centre, to relax before or after their Sunday morning race. As this is the final week of the regular season, the games are likely to be exciting, with the Sox and Jays undoubtedly scrapping it out with the Yankees for American League East honours. Details are at http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ en/travel_teamus.htm

__/ COACH BILL SQUIRES TO APPEAR AT RUNNIN' GEAR, BRIGHTON, FEBRUARY 22 Thank-you Joani Rogucki for this notice:

"Runnin'gear in Brighton will be hosting Coach Billy Squires on Feb 22nd at 7:00 PM. Coach himself was a 4 time all american and has coached 17 national and international marathon winners. Dick Beardsley, Alberto Salazar, Bill Rodgers and Greg Meyers to name a few. He has co-authored 3 training books, the last of which is Speed With Endurance. We will attempt to have a few copies of his latest book for purchase that evening. Coach will talk about his experiences then open it up to questions. Please come and enjoy this free event with friends and meet this interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining man." Runnin' Gear, 9935 E Grand River, Brighton. (810) 844-0180.

__/ IS TRAVERSE CITY'S TART TRAIL A SECRET? - Mike Norton of the Traverse City Convention and Visitor's Bureau wants folks to know about the 11 mile paved, flat trail that "crosses Traverse City from east to west and encompasses the community's amazing variety of landscapes -- shaded woodlands, bird-filled marshes, residential neighborhoods, city streets and sun-drenched bayfront beaches. Since it opened in the 1990s, the trail has become a favorite way for visitors to get some exercise, escape the traffic and enjoy a few sights that can't be seen from the seat of a car."

We certainly take advantage of the trail and its many access points. The TART Trail also connects to the Leelanau Trail, the Vasa Pathway, and the brand new Boardman Lake Trail. For more on Traverse City trails see http://www.traversetrails.org.

__/ DIANE HIMEBAUGH SAYS GOODBYE TO FRIENDS - Last week former Michigan resident Diane Himmebaugh contacted us: "My name is Diane Himebaugh. I have been for the most part a lifelong Michigan resident. I have run all over most of the southern part of Michigan. I began running in 1977.

The reason I am writing is I recently retired from the City of Ann Arbor Police Dept. and I have moved to the greater Phoenix, AZ area. I am and will continue to be a subscriber to Michigan Running News to keep up on my friends back in Michigan.

I have met so many people at the races in Michigan and consider myself part of that elite group of Michigan runners. I tried to contact as many of my running friends as possible, but I'm sure I missed a few. I just wondered if you would post a little note in Michigan Running News to let some of the people I missed know I am gone and to say goodbye to many many dear friends I have made. I will probably be back to visit from time to time as I have family still in Michigan and will try to get to some of the races to see some friends.

Thanks for your time

Diane Himebaugh"

Friends can contact Diane at littlerunaway55@netscape.net.

__/ MISSISSAUGA MARATHON IS GROWING FAST--Landmark Sport Group, organizers of the Mississauga Marathon, presented by Canon, announced that registration numbers are up over 250 percent from the numbers at this time last year, making Mississauga the fastest growing marathon event in Canada.

The marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K courses highlight Mississauga City, University of Toronto Erindale Campus, historic Port Credit and the scenic Waterfront Trail. For more information on the May 14 event visit http://mississaugamarathon.com

--/ MRN ON THE ROAD

- DETROIT - Thousands of runners who gather for races -- Heat the Streets, St. Patrick's Parade Corktown Races, Detroit Race for the Cure, Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Fifth Third Thankstgiving Day Turkey Trot, New Year's Eve Family Fun Run on Belle Isle, and more -- already know how cool Detroit can be. This week we saw hundreds of thousands of folks from all over having fun in Detroit, too. Thanks, Detroit!

- NOVI - A snowstorm Saturday evening and Sunday morning only added to the atmosphere of Running Fit's Super Bowl 5K in Novi. Tony Mifsud, Art McCafferty, and Ed Kozloff were among the hardy souls who also participated in the 1982 Super Bowl XVI run in 1982. Look for Michigan Runner's March/April issue and an upcoming Michigan Runner TV to feature Super Bowl's past and present. We spoke with men's winner Ian Forsythe, 1997 Michigan Runner of the Year. A native of London, Ontario and a University of Michigan graduate, Forsythe spent fours away from competing, but has been coming back strong in recent months-- winning races from 5K to 10 Mile.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, Saturday, February 4

-- Mike Woods, Michigan, 1st, 3000 meter,7:52.27

-- Katie Erdman, Michigan, 1st, 800 meter, 2:04.21

-- Rebecca Walter, Michigan, 1st, 5000 meter, 16:08.91

Akron Open, Saturday, February 4

-- Patrice Beasley, Eastern Michigan, 1st, 60 meter, 7.37, NCAA Provisional & Akron fieldhouse record

-- Patrice Beasley, Eastern Michgian, 1st, 200 meter, 23.91, Akron fieldhouse record

-- Shamarie Giscombe, Eastern Michgian, 1st, 60mh, 8.67

-- Ashley McCulloough, Eastern Michgian, 1st, long jump, 5.88m

-- Eastern Michigan, 1st, 4 x 400 relay, 3:14.08

-- Adam Kring, Eastern Michigan, 1st, high jump, 2.18m

-- Mead Goedert, Detroit Mercy, 1st, 5000m, 14:46

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- February 12 - Riverview Winterfest, Riverview-Carter Sherline

-- 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

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

-- July 29, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

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

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

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

-- Sept. 2 - Labor Day 30K, Milford

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

__/ 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.

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

* Bumper Run, Stoney Creek Metro Park, Washington Twp, Boat Launch, 6MR, 6:15 pm, don.richmond@juno.com, (248) 628-4036

Saturday, February 11, 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/

Sunday, February 12, 2006

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