MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - May 14, 2003 - v.2, no.28

Sponsored by: The Great Race, Elkhart, Indiana http://www.thegreatrace.net

Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, featured in July Runner's World http://keweenawtrails.com

Standard Federal Bank 10K Series: Lansing 6/28; Grand Rapids 7/19; Kalamazoo 8/16; Auburn Hills 9/13 http://standardfederalbank10K.com

The Crim Festival of Races http://crim.org

2003 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Dundee Internet Services http://dundee.net

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__/ FOREST CITY ROAD RACES NOW SHOWING ON RUNNING NETWORK TV

__/ GREAT RACE SPORTS FESTIVAL, SATURDAY-MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

__/ FRUITPORT HOSTS OLD-FASHIONED DAYS RUN, MAY 24

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN RESULTS - MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ NOTES FROM THE EXPO, FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN

__/ WILLIS INTERVIEW

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Jennie McCafferty-Editor

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__/ FOREST CITY ROAD RACES NOW SHOWING ON RUNNING NETWORK TV

Running Network cameras visit London, Ontario for the 21st Annual Forest City Road Races, Sunday, May 11. Follow the marathon and half- marathon courses along the parks and pathways of the scenic Thames River. Races benefit the Thames Valley Children's Centre. http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003forestcity/

__/ GREAT RACE SPORTS FESTIVAL, SATURDAY-MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

All kinds of great races, actually--ranging from half-marathon, 10K and 5K runs, to power walks, in-line skates, bike and wheelchair races--just south of the Indiana line. Not enough? There are also basketball, dog walk, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking events to keep the whole family entertained. Phone Ron Schmanske at (219) 296-5890 or visit http://www.thegreatrace.com. --Scott Sullivan

__/ FRUITPORT HOSTS OLD-FASHIONED DAYS RUN, MAY 24

Kick off Memorial Day weekend running with this 22nd annual 5K or 10K on measured loop courses through picturesque, rolling countryside. Both Fruitport Lions Club-sponsored races start 9:30 am at the high school football field, Sixth and Beech Streets. Phone (231) 865-6273. -- Scott Sullivan. (Fruitport is at I96, exit 4, just East of Muskegon.)

__/ FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN RESULTS - MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

Dan Browne won the USA 25K title and the River Bank Run overall; Christine Clifton was a surprise winner of the USA 25K, Ryan Shay maintained his lead in the USA Road Championships Series after 5 races, and Laurie Decker took home prize money for third place in the Masters Division. For results and the complete story see Michigan Runner On-line: http://michiganrunner.net/news/riverbank0503.html

***Michigan Runner Race Series***

*River Bank Run Results - Women*

Laura Murphy, 1:37:45, 1st Michigan finisher, 50 points

Janet Becker, 1:39:20, 2nd Michigan finisher, 25 points

Diane DeBoer-Bunn, 1:40:12, 3rd Michigan finisher, 15 points

Laurie Decker, 1:44:23, 1st Michigan Master, 3rd Master, 30 points

Robin Sarris Hallop, 1:49:55, 2nd Michigan Master, 15 points

Maureen Pluger, 1:53:26, 3rd Michigan Master, 10 points

Karen Benardino, 1:57:18, 1st Michigan Senior (age-graded), 6 points

Diana Arbanus, 2:11:16, 2nd Michigan Senior (age-graded), 4 points

Mary Blakeslee, 2:04:53, 3rd Michigan Senior (age-graded), 2 points

*River Bank Run Results - Men*

Ryan Shay, 1:17:44, 1st Michigan finisher, 4th overall, 50 points

Carl Rundell, 1:20:51, 2nd Michigan finisher, 25 points

Kyle Baker, 1:23:44, 3rd Michigan finisher, 15 points

Mike Scannell, 1:26:10, 1st Michigan Master, 30 points

Ron Zywicki, 1:28:11, 2nd Michigan Master, 15 points

David Watkins, 1:31:51, 3rd Michigan Master, 10 points

Peter Polidori, 1:47:38, 1st Michigan Senior (age-graded), 6 points

Scott Liversedge, 1:34:29, 2nd Michigan Master (age-graded), 4 points

Gary Wolfram, 1:36:09, 3rd Michigan Master (age-graded), 2 points

***Standings after 2 races***

*Women*

Janet Becker, 55 points, 1st Open

Laura Murphy, 50 points, 2nd Open

Laura Ankrum, 20 points, 3rd Open

Laurie Decker, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Robin Sarris Hallop, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Francine Robinson, 10 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Maureen Pluger, 10 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Karen Benardino, 6 points, 1st Senior

Diane Arbanas, 4 points, 2nd Senior

Liz Lancaster, 3 points, 3rd Senior

*Men*

Ryan Shay, 50 points, 1st Open

Chris Glowacki, 35 points, 2nd Open; 1st Master

Eric Johnson, 30 points,3rd Open

Mike Scannell, 30 points, 2nd Master

Kris Warszawski, 20 points, 3rd Master

Peter Polidori, 6 points, 1st Senior

Gary Wolfram, 5 points, 2nd Senior

Scott Livedrsedge, 4 points, 3rd Senior

__/ NOTES FROM THE EXPO, FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN

--Want to try a challenging run that is not a race? Barbara and Dave Minier have joined Joe Wolters in recruiting folks to run 100 miles in four days for the Strides for Life, June 18-21. Each day, a group starts out, reaches an aide station in approximately 5 miles, then waits for the rest of the group to catch up. Strides for Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Entries are due by June 1. See http:// www.stridesforlife.com.

--The "BOB" works! We brought home a "BOB", the exercise gadget which helps stretch calf muscles, Achilles tendons, and other leg muscles. For those of us whose ranch-style houses have no steps, this is a cool answer. http://www.exercisebob.com.

--Several folks noticed the Doug Kurtis on the Michigan Runner magazine cover was the same Doug Kurtis at the Detroit Free Press/ Flagstar Bank Marathon, two booths over. Doug found himself busy signing covers.

--"We buy old running shoes!" The flyer really does mean old. Andy Drasiewski wants 70's and 80's running and basketball shoes. Contact Andy at andy@smallearth.com.

--Jeff Herron was showing off the "blokart". Think ice boat on wheels. In fact, the New-Zealand manufactured blokart also comes with blades. http://midwestblokart.com.

__/ WILLIS INTERVIEW

Check out Runner's World Online's interview with University of Michigan freshman, Nick Willis. Willis ran the fastest 1200 meter leg in history during Michigan's upset win in the Distance Medley Relay at the Penn Relays. http://runnersworld.com/home/0,1300,1-0-0-ZNEWS----05-05- 2003,00.html.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

Next up: 10K (1 of 2) - Rose Run - June 14 - Jackson

15K - Chronicle Seaway - June 28 - Muskegon

20K - Volkslaufe - July 4 - Frankenmuth

8K - Allen Park - August 2 - Allen Park

10 Mile - Crim Festival of Races - August 23 - Flint

10K (2 of 2) - Cadillac Labor Day - September 1 - Cadillac

5K - John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge - Sept. 20 - Milford

Wild Card - Capital City River Run 10 Mile - September 28 - Lansing

Marathon - Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - October 5 - Detroit

Completed:

1/2 Marathon - Borgess Run - April 26 - Kalamazoo Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25K, May 10

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Would you rather win with a bad time or be last with a PR? Runners will take the PR. Non-runners don't understand this."

--Bruce Johnson, Gazelle Sports, at the Fifth Third River Bank Run Expo, May 9, 2003

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

The Michigan Runner TV Show (http://michiganrunner.tv) is featuring the following Internet Television shows this season. Some shows are also featured on the Running Network (http://runningnetwork.com).

**Interviews**

Dick Beardsley- Staying The Course (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003beardsley/)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part I (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003hansons1/)

Nancy Clark-Food Guide for Marathon Runners (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003nancyclark/)

Frank Shorter-Catching the Cheaters (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003shorter/) John Goodridge-Coaching College Distance Runners

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part II

Allan Steinfeld-Directing the New York Marathon (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003steinfeld/)

Mark Will-Weber- The Quotable Runner (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003quotable_runner/)

Collette Liss- Training for World Cross Country Championships

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

**Events**

Michigan Indoor Track Series Championship (High School: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003mits/) (Now showing)

Shamrock Shuffle-Chicago, IL (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003shamrock/)

Great Wall Marathon (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003greatwall/)

Running Fit-Trail Marathon and Half Marathon-Pinckney, MI (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, May 11, 2003 (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003forestcity/.

The Great Race-Elkart, IN

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

Dances with Dirt -Pinckney, MI

Celebrate Westlake, Westlake, OH

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon

25th Annual Big Bird Run-Roseville, MI

Belle Isle 33rd New Years Eve Run, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Saturday, May 17 * Crim Kids Classic, Flint Cultural Center, 1MR/W, 1/2MR/W, 1/4MR/W, Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash, 10:00 registration, (810) 235-3396, http:// www.crim.org.

Saturday, May 24

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

Saturday, May 24

* The Great Race Sports Festival, Jim Ryun Mile, 1M swim, 13M canoe/ kayak , Elkhart, IN, (574)-296-5890, http://www.thegreatrace.net

Sunday, May 25

* The Great Race Sports Festival, Bike USCF/Criterium, canoe/kayak 10K marathon/sprints , Elkhart, IN, (574)-296-5890, http:// www.thegreatrace.net

Monday, May 26

* The Great Race Sports Festival, 13.1 MR, 10KR/W/Wheelchair, 5KR/ W, 10K inline skate, 25K & 50K bike Elkhart, IN, (574)-296-5890, http:// www.thegreatrace.net

Saturday, May 31 - Sunday, June 1

* Dexter Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Track Club, 734.528.9485, director@dexterannarborrun.com, http:// dexterannarborrun.com Saturday, 8:20 am, Walton & Weeden Kids Run, 50 yds to 1MR Sunday, 8:20 am, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR

Saturday, June 7

* Blue Water Hospice 5K and 10K River Run, 10KR, 5KR, 3MW, Marysville, 8:00 am, (810) 892-8809

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Grand Rapids, 9:00 am, 5K, Kids Run, Robert Hyde, (616) 890.1337, http://diemerrun.com

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island, 10KR/W, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Sunburst Marathon, South Bend, Indiana, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, (574) 284-3394, http://sunburstraces.org

Saturday, June 14

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am, (586) 446-2700

* Rose Run, 10KR, 5K$R, 4MW, Jackson, 8:00 am, Mike McGlynn, (517) 796-8485, http://www.athleticventures.com/, Michigan Runner Race Series 10K (1 of 2)

* Run for Youth, 25K, 5K Trail Run, Noquemanon Trail, Marquette, (906) 228-4932

Sunday, June 15

* Plymouth YMCA Fathers Day Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Triple (all three), Plymouth, kids run, Joanne McCarthy, (734) 453-2904

Saturday, June 21

* 2003 Michigan Association Youth Championships, track and field, Detroit, 9:00 am field; 11:00 am running, Jacqueline DeVose, jdevose@aol.com

* Solstice Run, 5KR/W, Kids FR, Northville, 7:45 am, Northville Parks and Recreation, (248) 349-0203, http://northvilleparksandrec.org, Register online: http://www.signmeupsports.com

* Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure(r)-Detroit, 5KR/W, Maureen Meldrum, (800)527-6266, http://www.karmanos.org/ raceforthecuredcetroit/

Saturday, June 28

* Chronicle Seaway Run, 15KR, 5KR, Muskegon, 8:00 am, Chris Zahrt, (231) 725-6333, Michigan Runner Race Series 15K, http:// www.chroniclevents.com

* Reeds Lake Run, 10KR, 5KR, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, Susan Perry, (616) 949-1750

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Lansing, 8:30 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Sunday, June 29

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, 11MR, 5MR, Munising, 8:00 am, (906) 387-1751, prrfs@hotmail.com, http://roadrace.altercounty.com

Friday, July 4

* Volkslaufe, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2KFR, Frakenmuth, http:// www.volkslaufe.org

Saturday, July 5

* Run and Walk for Funds, 10KR, 5KRW, 2MR/W, Northport, 9:00 am, (231) 386.5188.

Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13

* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, 10K, 5.8K, 25K over 2 days, McClain State Park, Hancock, Jeff Crumbaugh, runskikayak@hotmail.com, 906-360-2324.

Saturday, July 19

* Alpenfest, 7.5MR, 5KR, !MR, Gaylord, 8:30 am, (989) 732.6521

* America's Physique Running Festival, Spring Arbor, 5KR/W, 10KR, 1/2 MFR, (517) 750-4847, mlnj@earthlink.net, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com.

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Grand Rapids, 8:30 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Saturday, July 26

* The Alden Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, Alden-Torch Lake, 9:00 am, (231) 331- 6620, swilliams@torchlake.com

* Steve's Run, 10KR, 5KR/W,k 1KFR/W, Dowagiac, (269) 782.1210, http://www.smc.cc.mi.us/fireup/stevesrun/

Sunday, July 27

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton, 26.2MR, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/ W, 6:00 am, Craig Douglas, (989) 753-7261.

* Ellen's Race, 5KR/W, East Lansing, 9:00 am, (517) 337.4461, http:// www.ellensrace.com

Saturday, August 2

* Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon & Duathlon, Gaylord, .6MS-31MB - 6.2MR, 3.1MR-31MB-3.1MR, 9:00 am; 50ydS, 1 or 2MB, 3/4MR, 2:00 pm; 200 ydS, 12MB, 3MR, 6:00 pm, (989) 732.6521 http://www.cooltri.com

Sunday, August 3

* Eastpointe Lions Club Ox Roast, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Eastpointe, 8:15 am, (586) 776-1918

Saturday, August 9 * Run Thru Hell, Hell/Pinckney, 10MR, 4.8MR, 8:00 am, Harrison Hensley, (734) 878-6640

Saturday, August 16

* Bill's Run Richmond Run, 8KR, 5KW, 1MFR, Richmond, 8:00 am, (586) 727-7571, ex. 105, http://www.ci.richmond.mi.us

* St. Ignace Classic, 5KR, 10KR/W, Kid's Run, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Kalamazoo, 8:30 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Sunday, August 17

* Might Mac Boat Cruise, 25MB, 40MB, 50MB, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

Friday, August 22

Howell Melon Run, 10KR, 5K, 1MR, Howell, 6:30 pm, (517) 546.0693, http://www.gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, August 23

* The Crim Festival of Races, 10MR, 8KR/W, 5KW/R, 1MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot, Flint, 8:00 am, (810) 235.3396, http://www.crim.org

Saturday, August 30

* Celebrate Westlake, 5MR, 3.4MW, 5.5M Inline Skate, Kids FR, Westlake, Ohio, 7:45 AM, (440) 808.5700, http://celebratewestlake.com

Saturday, September 6

* Mackinac Eight Mile Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Reeds Lake Triathlon, Grand Rapids, 7:30 am, (616) 949.1750, http:// www.classicrace.com

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Cleveland, 8:15 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

Sunday, September 7

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 13.1MR, Relay, In-line Skate, Cleveland, 7:50 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

Saturday, September 13

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Auburn Hills, 8:00 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

* Harvest Stompede, Leelanaw Peninsula,

Sunday, October 5

* Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, 26.2MR, relays, 5K, (313) 226.6676, http://www.freep.com/marathon/

Saturday, October 11

* Akron Marathon, 26.2MR, 5 person team relays, Akron, Ohio, (877) 375.2786, http://www.akronmarathon.org

Saturday, October 25

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

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