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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - April 22, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 25

Sponsored by:

Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler, Fleet Feet 5K & Cleveland Kid's Run, April 24, Web: http://www.hermescleveland.com/

Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, May 21, 2005, Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm/, Video 2003: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003greatwall/

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, May 22, 2005, Distances: Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K, Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com, Video 2004: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/

Mackinac Memorial Bridge Race, May 28, 2005, Web: http://mackinawcity.com, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004MackinacBridge/

5/3 Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run presented by Comcast, Northville, June 25, http://solsticerun.org

Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 8K, 25K, Hill Climb, Eagle Harbor, July 9- 10, http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Grand Island Trail Marthon and 10K, Munising, July 30, http://www.algercounty.org

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25,2005- Presented by adidas, Web: http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/, Video 2004: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004scotiabank_toronto/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

Past issues are available at http://michiganrunner.net/news/

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__/ RUN FIT 5K AND FAST 'N' FIT MILE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

__/ FLYING PIG MARATHON CELEBRATES SEVENTH RUNNING, SUNDAY MAY 1, CINCINNATI

__/ TRACK & FIELD/RUNNING AMONG PREMIER "WOMEN's SPORTS"

__/ RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON IS ONE OF FASTEST IN THE COUNTRY

__/ ED WHITLOCK EXPECTS A REMATCH WITH JOOP RUTER AT THE SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - JUNE

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

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__/ RUN FIT 5K AND FAST 'N' FIT MILE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Here is a great chance to get in a mid-week workout and support a good cause. The Run Fit 5K and Fast 'n' Fit Mile benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Forester's Fit Kids Run begins at 6:25 pm at Running Fit in the Novi Town Center. The Fast 'n' Fit Mile for ages 17 and under begins at 6:40 pm and the 5K begins at 7:00 pm. All kids who participate in the Forester's Fit Kids Run get a free pass to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. To register online see http://www.runfit5k.com.

__/ FLYING PIG MARATHON CELEBRATES SEVENTH RUNNING, SUNDAY MAY 1, CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon officials expect more than 12,000 participants in Marathon events, including the new half marathon race, which will be run for the first time. The Papa John's 10K has been moved to Saturday to make way for the new Flying Pig Half Marathon presented by National City. The Papa John's 10K race will begin at 7 a.m. at Mehring Way near the Suspension Bridge along Cincinnati's riverfront.

The Flying Pig Marathon finishers medals are right-up-there with the most coveted of cool medals. Will the new half-marathon medal be cool, too? For more info see http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com.

__/ TRACK & FIELD/RUNNING AMONG PREMIER "WOMEN's SPORTS" April 16, 2005 - Courtesy of USATF BOSTON - USA Track & Field released a study revealing the status of track & field/running as one of the premier "women's" sports, as well as factors that may keep it from being recognized as such. The study, conducted by Yi Analytics of New Haven, Conn., details the economic, media and participatory successes that women have had in Track & Field/Running. The success of track as a women's sport is clear: women first began participating in the 19 th century, were first added to the Olympic program in the 1920s, and have been a key part of the World Championship, Olympic programs, and USATF and IAAF professional circuits. Track also has produced iconic female American sports figures over the years, particularly from its African- American participatory base. Jackie Joyner-Kersee was named by SI for Women as the greatest female athlete in history, while other iconic figures in women's sport include Babe Didriksen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit Samelson, Florence Griffith-Joyner, Marion Jones and Stacy Dragila. Not only are female athletes high-profile, they are well-paid. Plainly put, women make more money in professional track & field and running than almost any other sport. Since the inception of authorized prize and appearance money in the sport of Track in the 1980s, women have always received equal prize money, as reported by the IAAF. In 2003, women earned approximately $20 million in reported prize money in Track. Participation numbers also tell a powerful story. Track features the highest participation numbers of any sport at the junior high, high school, college, and adult/post-college levels. At the high school level, girl's track/cross country is the #1 participatory sport, with participation growing 42% over the last 15 years, compared to an increase of 25% among boys high school track/ cross country in the same period. At the collegiate level, women's track/cross country also is #1. Among adults, close to 50% of America's 30 million runners are women, including among the 10 million Americans who run more than 100 times per year and the 8 million who registered and ran in road races in 2004. For the full text of the Yi Analytics study, visit www.usatf.org

__/ RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON IS ONE OF FASTEST IN THE COUNTRY "CLEVELAND, (April 15, 2005) Marathon runners participating in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon are among the fastest in the country according to statistical information released by a professional running organization. RunningUSA, a non-profit professional association devoted to improving the status of road racing and long distance running in the United States, has released its annual marathon report which concludes that Cleveland's marathon course had the fastest median times in 2004 among all larger marathons with over 1,000 finishers. The median time recorded by computer chips worn by athletes for timing purposes, was 4:04. The report, prepared by the Road Running Information Center of RunningUSA said Cleveland and Philadelphia remain the fastest of the larger marathons RRIC had complete results for in 2004. For additional information or to register for this years marathon on May 22, visit www.clevelandmarathon.com. To view the complete RRIC Annual Marathon Report, visit www.runningusa.org." -- Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon press release

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES -- Laurel Park alerted us to another great finish by three-time Michigan Runner of the Year, Paul Aufdemberge: "Paul Aufdemberge placed 7th overall (1st master) at the Sallie Mae 10K in Washington, D.C., (April 17) in an outstanding time of 30:15. The second place master was 1:30 behind him!"

-- Maggy Zidar achieved her goal of running the Flora London Marathon, Sunday, April 17 (marathon #100 for Maggy) in under four hours. Her time: 3:48:04.

-- Ryan Shay, 11th, Boston Marathon, 2:18:17, 3rd American, April 18.

-- Carly Graytock, 14th, Boston Marathon, 2:44:02, 4th American, April 18. -- Ed Whitlock ran his third sub-3:00:00 marathon as a septuagenarian at the Rotterdam Marathon, Sunday, April 10. He ran 2:58:40 to beat Joop Ruter.

__/ ED WHITLOCK EXPECTS A REMATCH WITH JOOP RUTER AT THE SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON. Doug Smith, President of the Ontario Masters Track & Field Association interviewed Ed Whitlock after his sub-3:00 marathon in Rotterdam: Doug: "You've gone sub 3:00 three times now after 70. Are you going to run a marathon this fall, and will you try one next year when you're 75?"

Ed Whitlock: Yes I expect I will, I think Joop will come (to Toronto) for a rematch. Next year 75, I expect so. The real challenge will be to get it done in less than 3 hours, that's going to be difficult."

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "It [Running Boston instead of London] was a personal decision based on the circumstances of coming off of Athens, having what I felt was a positive experience there on a difficult course in difficult conditions. I felt I was set up well for Boston. This is a championship-style race. I still have other goals of running quicker and running faster. "This put Athens to shame. This was way more difficult." -- Alan Culpepper, after finishing 4th (2:13:39) at the Boston Marathon.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

May 12-23, Great Wall Marathon, near Beijing, China

May 28-30, Great Race, Elkhart, Indiana

June 18, Ludington Lakestride

June 26, Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising

July 30, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

_/ RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - JUNE The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in sponsoring Michigan Running News or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Saturday, April 23, 2005

* Road Ends 5 Mile, Pinckney, 9:00 am http://runningfit.com

Sunday, April 24

* Hermes 10 Miler, Fleet Feet 5K and & Cleveland Kid's Run, 8:30 am http://www.hermescleveland.com/

* Running Fit Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Pinckney, 8:00 am http://trailmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Wednesday, April 27

* The Fit 5K, Novi, 6:00 pm, http://runningfit.com

Sunday, May 1, 2005

* Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 6:30 am, Cincinnati, http://flyingpigmarathon.com

Saturday, May 7, 2005

* Fleet of Foot 5K and One Mile Family Walkabout, West Bloomfield, 9:30 am, Marylynn Balewski, (248) 738-2500, balewski@twp.west-bloomfield.mi.us.

Saturday, May 14, 2005

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W Web: http://53riverbankun.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004riverbankrun/ Michigan Runner Race Series 25K

* Johnson Creek Trail Run/Walk, Northville Community Park, 9:30 am, 5KR/W, Michelle West, (734) 761-1010, http://www.jcpg.org

Saturday, May 21, 2005

* Great Wall Marathon, Half & 10K, Huangyaguan, China (3hrs North of Beijing) Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003greatwall/

* Silver Valley Trail Run, 7KR, 5KR/W, East Tawas, 10:00 am Dan Kammer, (989) 469-3553

Sunday, May 22, 2005

* Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/

Saturday, May 28, 2005

* Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run, 10KR, 5KR, Fruitport, 9:30 am Donald Wood, (231) 865-6273

* Jim Ryun Mile and One Mile Swim, Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/

* Mackinac Memorial Bridge Race, 6MR, Mackinac City, 6:00 am http://www.mackinawcity.com

Sunday, May 29, 2005

* New: 10K In-Line Skate "Criterium", Bike/USCF Criterium, Canoe, Kayak Marathon & Sprints (new course), Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart,Indiana Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/

* ING Ottawa Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 6:30 am, Ottawa, Ontario, http://www.ncm.ca/scenic/

Monday, May 30, 2005

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, 13.1 MR (new course), 10KR, 5KR, 13.1 M In-Line Skate and many other events. Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/

* Grosse Ile Memorial Day 8K, Grosse Ile, 8:30 am http://www.islandroadrunners.net

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Royal Oak, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Utica, 7:00 pm http://hansons-runnin.com

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

* Midwest Distance Solution, Hillsdale, track meet, 7:00 pm, Hillsdale College, http://hansons-running.com

Saturday, June 11

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville, 9:00 am, Robert Hyde, (616) 890-1337, http://diemerrun.com

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am, Michael Kostrzeba, (586) 446-2705, http://sterling-heights.net

* Flirt with Dirt, Novi, Lakeshore Park, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR, Susan Hodgson, http://runningfit.com

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Windermere Point, 10KR/W, 1/4 M Kids run, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Wednesday, June 15

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Grosse Pointe, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Auburn Hills, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

Friday, June 17

* Zanglin Downriver Run, Trenton, 7:30 pm, 8KR, 1MR, Eve Howell, (734) 282-1101, http://www.zanglinrun.com

Sunday, June 19

* Plymouth YMCA Father's Day Run, Plymouth, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Triple (all three races, 10.3 miles), kid's run, Cindy Morency (734) 453-2904, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, June 25

* Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Alan Whitehead, (248) 349-0203, http://www.solsticerun.org

* Standard Federal Bank Reeds Lake Run, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kid's Run, Susan Perry, (616) 949-1750, http://www.eastgr.org

Sunday, June 26

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising, 8:00 am, 11MR, 5MR, Lynne Chamberlain, http://algercounty.com/roadrace/

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

Sunday, April 24, 2005

* Running Fit Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Pinckney, Web: http://trailmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Sunday, May 1, 2005

* Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 6:30 am, Cincinnati, http://flyingpigmarathon.com

Saturday, May 14, 2005

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W Web: http://53riverbankun.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004riverbankrun/ Michigan Runner Race Series 25K

Saturday, May 21, 2005

Great Wall Marathon, Half & 10K, Huangyaguan, China (3hrs North of Beijing) Web: http://www.kathyloperevents.com/gwm Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003greatwall/

Sunday, May 22, 2005

* Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/

Saturday, May 28, 2005

* ING Ottawa Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 6:30 am, Ottawa, Ontario, http://www.ncm.ca/scenic/

Monday, May 30, 2005

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, 13.1 MR (new course), 10KR, 5KR, 13.1 M In-Line Skate and many other events. Web: http://www.thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/index.html

July 9-10, 2005

*Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 8K, 25K, Hill Climb, Eagle Harbor http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Saturday, July 30, 2005

* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, 7:00 am, Munising http://www.algercounty.org

Sunday, July 31, 2005

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, marathon, 20K, 10K, 5K, Carrollton, 6:00 am or 8:15 am. http://signmeup.com/50207

Saturday, August 13, 2005

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, Beulah, 26.2 M Relay, Paul Szymanski, paul@lakeshoretitle.net.

Saturday, September 10, 2005

* Dances with Dirt, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, Pinckney, 6:30 am http://runningfit.com

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, www.superiorlandskiclub.com

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