MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - April 29, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 24

Sponsored by:

Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race, Saturday, May 29 http://www.mackinawcity.com

Dexter Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, June 6, 2004 http://dexterannarborrun.com

Burns Park Run 5K & 10K, Ann Arbor, May 2, 2004 Guest: John "The Penguin" Bingham, http://www.burnspark.org

Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, July 10-11, 2004 http://www.keweenawtrails.com/events/trailfest/

Steve's Run, Dowagiac, July 31, 2004 http://www.swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/

Crim Festival of Races, August 28, 2004 http://crim.org

Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 26, 2004 --"a great course to run a PR on..." http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Toronto Marathon, Sunday, October 17, 2004 10th anniversary - http://www.runtoronto.com/

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ DON'T WAIT, LIMITED TO 600: MACKINAW MEMORIAL BRIDGE RACE, MAY 29

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: RITE-AID CLEVELAND MARATHON & 10K

__/ THE PIGS ARE FLYING IN CINCINNATI THIS WEEKEND, MAY 2

__/ PAT BALL IS LEAVING DETROIT FOR TWIN CITIES MARATHON

__/ MAY/JUNE 2004 MICHIGAN RUNNER MAGAZINE FEATURES MARATHONERS

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES: MICHIGAN WOMEN OWN THE DRAKE RELAYS

__/ BORGESS RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "No matter how long you've been a runner, it is through racing that you learn the truth about integrity."

-- John Bingham in "The Courage to Start; a Guide to Running for Your Life." John "The Penguin" Bingham will be in Michigan on Sunday to meet runners at the Burns Park Run, May 2, Ann Arbor. http://www.burnspark.org

__/ DON'T WAIT, LIMITED TO 600: MACKINAW MEMORIAL BRIDGE RACE, MAY 29 This upcoming Memorial Weekend, runners will have the opportunity to compete in the first ever Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race on Saturday, May 29, 2004. The first 600 registered runners will have the opportunity to compete and experience a thrill and views unlike any other race in Michigan. "We are excited to kick off the official start of the summer season with a race across the Bridge. It is only fitting. We conclude the summer season with the Mackinac Bridge Walk," comments Brad Jones, Executive Director of the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau. The Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race will be the official 'Kick off to an Active Summer,' a new initiative devised by the Governors Council on Physical Fitness to encourage Michiganders to get out, be active and enjoy the many wonders of Michigan this summer. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Michigan Fitness Foundation in its mission to improve the health and well-being of the people of Michigan.

The race will begin with check-in at race headquarters in Mackinaw City. Saturday morning runners will be transported to the starting line at Bridgeview Park in St. Ignace and run North to South, finishing the 10K race at the new recreation complex in Mackinaw City with an awards breakfast. Racers may register online at http://www.mackinawcity.com

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: RITE-AID CLEVELAND MARATHON & 10K The Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon and 10K celebrated the 27th annual event with a new marathon loop course which showcased Cleveland neighborhoods and continued the tradition of serious competition. Running Network TV cameras and reporters bring you the action http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/ or by calling 800-750-0160.

For the complete schedule of Running Network TV and Michigan Runner TV shows, see http://www.michiganrunner.net/features/ mrtv_schedule.html

__/ THE PIGS ARE FLYING IN CINCINNATI THIS WEEKEND, MAY 2 In only six years, Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon has become a mainstay of the Spring Marathon season and the pig medals are worthy of the journey. The "Pig" features a 2 person relay, a 10K and a Piglet Fun Run. http://flyinpigmarathon.com.

__/ PAT BALL IS LEAVING DETROIT FOR TWIN CITIES MARATHON MINNEAPOLIS - (April 26, 2004) - The Twin Cities Marathon has announced the appointment of Patricia Ball as Executive Director. Taking the helm of day-to-day operations of The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America, Ball will lead the organization and focus on broadening sponsorships, advancing community partnerships and will oversee a staff of 6 and more than 5,000 race day volunteers.

"We are very excited that Patricia is joining the Twin Cities Marathon. Our vision is to take a great series of events and make them even better - ratchet everything up a couple notches," states Ron Abrahamson, President of the TCM Board of Directors. "Patricia and the rest of the staff have the talent and desire to do just that."

Patricia comes to the Twin Cities Marathon from the Detroit Free Press Marathon where, in the last four years, she has increased participation by over 50%, more than doubled profits and added a half-marathon to the Detroit weekend of events. Ball's real drive, however, isn't about building numbers; it's about doing the unthinkable. "People who train for and run marathons do just that and it changes their lives forever. We want to heighten that experience," said Ball. "With the staff, board and volunteers I've met, we'll be able to make TCM not only the most beautiful urban marathon but also the most extraordinary for our runners." -- from Twin Cities Marathon Press Release

__/ MAY-JUNE 2004 MICHIGAN RUNNER MAGAZINE FEATURES MARATHONERS Michigan Runner magazine's May/June 2004 issue is available in speciality running stores throughout Michigan. The issue features the annual "Top 100 Marathoners 2003", profiles of Ryan Shay, Deborah Lazaroff and Olympic racewalker Gary Morgan, race reports and coverage of the Michigan running scene from columnists Scott Hubbard, Tom Henderson and Doug Kurtis. For the list of stores which carry Michigan Runner see http://www.michiganrunner.net/features/stores0304.html

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES: MICHIGAN WOMEN OWN THE DRAKE RELAYS The University of Michigan's Lindsey Gallo was named Big Ten Athlete of the Week for anchoring three winning relays at the Drake Relays last weekend. Michigan won the 4 x 800 meter relay, the 4 x 1600 meter relay in a meet record and the distance medley relay. For complete results see For more information see http://www.mgoblue.com

__/ BORGESS RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS Results are in for the half-marathon race in the 2004 Michigan Runner Race Series. Here are the results and standings after Saturday's Borgess Run for the Health of It Half Marathon. These are starting to get interesting as seniors Paul Deladurantaye and David Hinz score points in the Masters category:

Open Men

1 Paul Barrons 1:12:27 30 points

2 Matthew Mayer 1:14:29 20 points

3 Matt Wintersteen 1:14:33 10 points

Open Women

1 Megan James 1:26:26 30 points

2 Suzanne Larson 1:28:08 20 points

3 Heidi Saunders 1:28:37 10 points

Masters Men

1 Brian Olsen 1:16:16 15 points

2 Paul Deladurantaye 1:22:28 10 points

3 David Hinz 1:23:01 5 points

Masters Women

1 Martha Olsen 1:36:24 15 points

2 Maria Wordelman 1:36:37 10 points

3 Jackie Blair 1:38:12 5 points

Senior Men

1 Doug Goodhue 1:24:54 (age graded 1:09:08) 3 points

2 Paul Deladurantaye 1:22:38 (age graded 1:09:44) 2 points

3 James Carlton 1:27:59 (age graded 1:12:21) 1 point

Senior Women

1 Donna Sandefur 1:56:29 (age graded 1:34:27) 3 points

2 Cecelia Boyce 1:52:52 (age graded 1:36:18) 2 points

3 Liz Lancaster 2:11:09 (age graded 1:36:48) 1 point

Standings after two races:

Open Men

1 (tie) Bill Monnett - 30 points

1 (tie) Paul Barrons - 30 points

3 (tie) Ovidiu Olteanu - 20 points

3 (tie) Matthew Mayer - 20 points

Open Women

1 (tie) Denisa Costescu - 30 points

1 (tie) Megan James - 30 points

3 (tie) Lisa Senakiewich - 20 points

3 (tie) Suzanne Larsen - 20 points

Masters Men

1 Brian Olsen - 30 points

2 Paul Deladurantaye - 14 points

3 Tim Emmett - 10 points

Masters Women

1 (tie) Peggy Gerou - 15 points

1 (tie) Martha Olsen - 15 points

3 (tie) Maureen Pluger - 10 points

3 (tie) Jackie Blair - 10 points

3 (tie) Maria Wordelman - 10 points

Senior Men

1 Paul Deladurantaye - 14 points

2 Doug Goodhue - 6 points

3 David Hinz - 5 points

Senior Women

1 (tie) Maggy Zidar - 3 points

1 (tie) Donna Sandefur - 3 points

3 (tie) Donna Olson - 2 points

3 (tie) Cecelia Boyce - 2 points

Next race:

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids, May 8

For the complete list of races in the 2004 series see http://michiganrunner.net/news/Race_Series_0104.html.

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********************************************************* __/ RACE CALENDAR - The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in Sponsorship of the Michigan Runner Newsletter or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Sunday, May 2

* Burns Park Run, Ann Arbor, 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR, 8:30 am http://www.burnspark.org

* Dragon Dash, Orion Township, 8KR, 9:00 am, (248) 391-0304, x140 http://township.orion.mi.us

* Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, 26.2MR, 6:30 am, (513) 721-7447 http://flyingpigmarathon.com

Saturday, May 8

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W, 8:00 am (616) 771-1590, http://www.53riverbankrun.com Michigan Runner Race Series 25K

Sunday, May 9

* Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, 26.2 MR, relay, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2.5KFR, 8:00 am, http://www.forestcityroadraces.com

Saturday, May 15

* Starker-Mann Biathlon, Gaylord, 10:00 am, 5KR, 30KB, 5KR or 1.5 MR, 10MB, 1/4MR, Otsego Club, (800) 345-8621

Friday, May 21

* MHSAA Track and Field Regionals, various locations http://mhsaa.com

Saturday, May 22

* MHSAA Track and Field Regionals, various locations http://mhsaa.com

Saturday, May 29

* Correction:

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days, 10KR, 5KR, Fruitport, 9:30 am, (231) 865-6273.

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, Jim Ryun Mile, basketball, rowing, swimming, beach volleyball, http://www.thegreatrace.net

* Mackinaw Bridge Memorial Weekend Race, St. Ignace to Mackinac City, 10K, 6:00 am and 7:00 am, open to first 600 registrants, sponsored by Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau and Michigan Fitness Foundation / Gov's Council on Physical Fitness. http://www.mackinawcity.com/

Sunday, May 30

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, bicycle events: Criterium USCF, ICF Sprints & 10K, http://www.thegreatrace.net

Monday, May 31

* Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival, Elkhart, Indiana, 13.1MR, 10KR/W, 5KR/W, 13.1M Inline Skate, USCF 50KB, tennis http://www.thegreatrace.net

*Grosse Ile Memorial Day 8K, Grosse Ile High School, 8:30 am, (734) 282-1101, http://www.islandroadrunners.net Michigan Runner Race Series 8K

Saturday, June 5

* Blue Water Hospice 5K-10K River Run, Port Huron, 8:00 am Sharon Somes, bwhnichols@yahoo.com, (810) 982-8809

*Dexter to Ann Arbor Kids' Run, 6:00 pm http://dexterannarborrun.com

* Sunburst Marathon, South Bend, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR http://www.sunburstraces.org

* Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Detroit, 5KR/W, 1MW, 1MFR 9:00 am, http://karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/

Sunday, June 6

* Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, 13.1 MR, 2 person relay, 10KR, http://dexterannarborrun.com

Saturday, June 12

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville, 9:00 am 5KR/W, Michigan Runner Race Series 5K http://diemerrun.com

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am (586) 446-2705, mkostrezeba@sterlingheights.net

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk 9:30 am, 10KR/W, Kids Run, http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Rose Run, Jackson, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR, 4MW, Kids Runs http://runjackson.com

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