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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - April 5, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 27

Sponsored by:

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/

Keweenaw Trails Running Festival, Copper Harbor, July 8-9, 2006, Saturday: 10K, 2K Kids Run, Hill Climb; Sunday: 25K, Web: http:// greatlakesendurance.com

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, September 24, 2006, Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/, Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Sunday, October 29, 2006, Web: http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com, Video: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2005detroit/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ IT'S A DATE: DETROIT FREE PRESS/ FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON IS OCTOBER 29

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MARTIAN MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & METEOR 10K

__/ CRIM TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

__/ GENE BLAWAJDER DIES IN DROWNING ACCIDENT

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN CHANGES COURSES

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MARTIAN MARATHON & 10K

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - MAY

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ IT'S A DATE: DETROIT FREE PRESS/ FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON IS OCTOBER 29 - We received word late yesterday that the Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon has a date for the 2006 race. The marathon, half-marathon, 5 person relay and 5K will be Sunday, October 29, 2006. Detroit, as with other races in National Football League cities, must coordinate its date with the NFL schedule. Online registration and registration forms will be available soon; we'll let you know when they are.

The other day we were making lists of races with different features: bridge races, international races, island races, river races, city races, tunnel races, races with dramatic finish lines, prize-money races. Detroit's marathon has all these features and, therefore, is in all of these lists. See Michigan Runner TV's video 2001-2005: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2005detroit/

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MARTIAN MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & METEOR 10K-- We saw some green, blue and purple Martians standing in line to register; more Martians served as mile markers. Michigan Runner TV follows earthlings and martians along the scenic, out-and-back Hines Drive course for the marathon, half- marathon, and 10K on April 1. http://michiganrunner.tv/2006/

__/ CRIM TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE - "Do you want to get in shape and lead a healthier, active lifestyle but don't know how to get started? Or do you want to improve your running speed? Whatever your motivation, the Crim Training Program is just what you've been looking for. The Crim tailors this unique program to your fitness ability and needs.

Applications are now available for the program, set to begin May 2nd. The program is based on the 15-week training regimen designed by Jeff Galloway, wellness consultant, noted author, former Olympic athlete and trainer. Galloway's low impact program combines running with walking breaks and requires less than two additional hours of exercise beyond the weekly training group meetings. Both running and walking programs are available.

The cost for the Crim Training Program is $120 individually and $200 ($100 each) for those who sign up with a friend. The deadline is April 19, and space is limited. Applications may requested by calling the Crim office at 810-235-3396 or may bet be downloaded from the Crim website at http://www.crim.org and http://www.abc12.com" -- Crim Flash Email Newsletter.

__/ GENE BLAWAJDER DIES IN DROWNING ACCIDENT - David Mitchell sent us this sad news: "Tragic news to share---Gene Balawajder, the Milford HS AD and a Michigan High School Hall of Fame track and CC coach, passed away yesterday. Here's a link to the newspaper story: http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060403/ NEWS01/604030303/1002.

"Gene's strong positive influence spread far beyond Milford and Oakland County in the great things that his former students and athletes have done and continue to do as coaches and in all walks of life. He will be missed in countless ways, but without a doubt, his legacy lives on.

"Services - Open to All:

Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 3 - 7 p.m.

Lynch & Sons Funeral Home - Milford

404 E. Liberty St.

Milford, MI

Thursday, April 6, 2006

Milford High School - Fieldhouse

2380 S. Milford Rd.

Milford, MI

4 - 5 PM (Open Viewing)

5 - 6 PM Memorial Celebration

6 - 8 PM Informal reception

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN CHANGES COURSES - "GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (April 5, 2006)-- Fifth Third River Bank Run officials have announced that the 25K and 5K Run courses will change from those used in 2005. The new courses will be used for the 2006 event which will take place on Saturday, May 13 and are available by connecting to www.53riverbankrun.com. 'We just received approval from the City of Grand Rapids for our requested changes to both the 25K and 5K Run/Walk courses," says Kristen Aidif, Race Director, Fifth Third River Bank Run. "For the first time since 1999, the 25K course will incorporate Lake Michigan Drive in the last miles of the event. This will move participants off many of the narrow roads and turns they have experienced during the past several years after exiting John Ball Park. In addition, the 5K Run will now merge with the 25K at the corner of Fulton and Ottawa at the last half mile prior to the finish, avoiding much of the congestion participants have felt in the past when the two events came together earlier in the race. Plus, the 5K will really showcase the City of Grand Rapids by incorporating the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum drive and the Sixth Street Bridge.'"

-- Fifth Third River Bank Run News Release http://www.53riverbankrun.com

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MARTIAN MARATHON & 10K - We'd like to congratulate Ian Forsyth on his idea for a 10K to be run in conjunction with Running Fit's Martian Marathon, Half-Marathon and Boston-bound training run. The first Metor 10K drew a deep and fast field. Boaz Cheboiywo (28:55) cruised to the men's win and Laurel Park (36:16), 43, beat several fast 20-somethings for the women's win. The best race of the day was for second place: Steve Crane (30:24) edged Nick Stanko (30:24) in a photo-finish that one typically sees only in sprints.

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- April 27-29, Hillsdale "GINA" Relays and WYLD Bill-Art & Jennie McCafferty, Tim Broe, Carter Sherline

-- April 30, Running Fit Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, Pinckney - Carter Sherline

-- May 12-13, Fifth Third River Bank Run and Expo - Carter Sherline, Scott Sullivan

-- May 13, Running Room Friendship Run - Mississauga, Ontario - Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- May 14, Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario - Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- July 29, Steve's Run, Dowagiac - Jennie & Art McCafferty

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

-- July 30, Carrollton Charity Races - Carter Sherline

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

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

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

-- Sept. 22-24 - Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

__/ RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - MAY

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.

Saturday, April 8, 2006

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

Sunday, April 9, 20906

* Spirit of St. Louis Marathon, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay, 5KRW, Fun Runs, St. Louis, 7:00 am, http://stlouismarathon.com

Saturday, April 15, 2006

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

Thursday, April 27 - Saturday, April 29, 2006

* Hillsdale "Gina" Relays, Hillsdale, track and field meet, (517_ 607- 3155, http://www.hillsdale.edu/chargers/mens/track

Saturday, April 29, 2006

* Kentucky Derb Festival Marathon, MiniMarathon and Relays, Louisville, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relays, http://derbyfestivalmarathon.com

* Road Ends 5 Mile Trail Run, Pinckney Recreation Area, 9:00 am, http:// trailmarathon.com

* WYLD Bill 5K, Hillsdale, 10:00 am, entry fee includes tickets to Hillsdale, "Gina" Relays, http://www.hillsdale.edu/chargers/mens/track

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/

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

* Run Fit 5K, 5KR, 1MR, kids run, Novi, 6:30 pm, http://runfit.com

Saturday, May 6, 2006

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

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.

Friday, May 12, 2006

* Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships, East Lansing, Michigan State University.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25KR, 5KR/W, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am http://www.53riverbankrun.com

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

Sunday, May 14, 2006

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

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

* Mississauga Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, 2KFR/W, corporate relay, http://www.mississaugamarathon.com/

Saturday, May 20, 2006

* Crim Kids Classic, Flint, diaper dash, toddler trot, 1/4 MR, 1/2 MR, 1MR, 11:00 am, http://crim.org

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

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

* Silver Valley Trail Run, East Tawas, 7KR, 5KFun Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Dan Kammer, (989) 469-3553, http://www.tawas.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003silvervalley/

Sunday, May 21, 2006

* Henry Ford Rock and Road 5/10K, West Bloomfield, 10KR, 5KR, 8:30 am, http://westbloomfieldparks.org

* 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

* Alma Highland Festival 5K, Alma, 5KR/W, kids runs, 9:15 am, (989) 681-5881, http://amahighlandsfestival.com * Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Traverse City, 7:00 am, http://bayshoremarathon.org

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

* Mackinac Memorial Bridge Race, Mackinaw City, 5MR, 6:00 am, (800) 750-0169, http://mackinawcity.com

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

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

* Hartland Memorial Day Run/Walk, Hartland, 5KR, 3KW, 8:15 am, (810) 632-6608, http://scnc.hartland.k12.mi.us/~athletic/

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

* Memorial Day Run, 8KR, 1MFR, Grosse Ile, 8:30 am, Greg Everal, (734) 507-1789, http://islandroadrunners.net

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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.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25KR, 5KR/W, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am http://www.53riverbankrun.com

Sunday, May 14, 2006

* Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, 26.2MR, 26.2M relay, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2.5K Family Run, 8:00 am, http:// forestcityroadraces.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003forestcity/

* 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, http:// thegreatrace.net Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

Saturday, June 17, 2006

* Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon & 5K, 13.1MR, 5KR, 8:30 am, Gary Andersen, (231) 757-2166, http://ludington.org Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006ludington/

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, 2006

* 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, 2006

* 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

Saturday, August 12, 2006

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, Beulah, 26.2M relay, (231) 882-7212, paul@lakeshoretitle.net

Sunday, August 13, 2006

* ING Edmonton Marathon, Edmonton, Alberta, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR Web: http://events.runningroom.com Video: Michigan Runner TV will cover the 2006 race

Saturday, September 2, 2006

* Labor Day 30K, 10K and relay, Milford, 8:00 am Web: http://www.laborday30k.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005milford/

Saturday, September 9, 2006

* Dances with Dirt Ultra and Relay, Pinckney/Hell, 6:00 am http://danceswithdirt.com

* Mid-Mountain Marathon, Park City, Utah, 26.2MR Web: mountaintrails.org Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005midmountainmarathon/

Sunday, September 24, 2006

* Fox Cities Marathon, Neenah, Wisconsin, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay, http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org.

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 5KR/W, 7:30 am Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Sunday, October 15, 2006 - tentative date

* Columbus Marathon, Columbus, Ohio, 7:00 am, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 26.2M relay, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, 26.2MR/Wheel, 13.1MR/W, relays, 5KR/W. Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005detroit/

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, Relay Web: http://torontomarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004torontomarathon/

Sunday, October 22, 2006

* Niagara Fallsview Casino International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 13.1MR/W/Wheel, 5KR/W, (800) 563-2557, nfcvcb@tourismniagara.com Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005niagara/

Sunday, October 29, 2006

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR/W, 13.1MR/W Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005grandrapidsmarathon/

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile Run/ Walk, Mackinac Island, 11:30 am, http://www.runmackinac.com/.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

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

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