MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - May 27, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 28

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

Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, June 26, 2004 http://solsticerun.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.torontomarathon.com

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ 31ST DEXTER ANN ARBOR RUN, SUNDAY, JUNE 6

__/ HURRAY! PATRICIA BALL IS STAYING IN DETROIT

__/ MACKINAW MEMORIAL BRIDGE RUN HAS ROOM FOR A FEW MORE

__/ NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, DIVISIONS II & III BEGIN THURSDAY, MAY 27

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ 31ST DEXTER-ANN ARBOR RUN, SUNDAY, JUNE 6

One of Michigan's classic and historic races will be celebrating it's 31st annual on June 6. The Dexter-Ann Arbor Run was first run as a 15 miler to celebrate Ann Arbor's Sesquicentennial in 1974. The current distances are a half-marathon, a half-marathon relay, a 10K run/walk, a 5K run/walk and a kid's run at 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 5. Sunday's events follow the very scenic Huron River to a downtown Ann Arbor finish. If you haven't discovered one of the most scenic race courses anywhere, do yourself a favor and sign up for this Ann Arbor Track Club event. The race partners with the "Taste of Ann Arbor", an outdoor festival featuring cuisine from Ann Arbor's famed Restaurant Row. Register online or at Saturday's Expo at Ann Arbor's Pioneer High School, 2 pm-6 pm. http:// dexterannarborrun.com.

__/ HURRAY! PATRICIA BALL IS STAYING IN DETROIT

A couple of weeks ago we reported that Patricia Ball was leaving to direct the Twin Cities Marathon. Well, things changed, and we are pleased to report that Patricia is staying on as Director of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. Here's some of what Pat has to say about her choice to stay after an unforseen change in circumstances:

"I decided that it would not be in the best interest of anyone - my family, TCM, Detroit or me - if I left. The week before last, I had a lengthy conversation with the President of the Board, Ron Abrahamson, and I withdrew my acceptance to begin as Executive Director on June 1.

My resignation with the Free Press would have been effective on May 31. However, last week, my position was joyfully reinstated. I'm back, I'm excited and as optimistic as ever about what is possible for the Detroit Free Press/ Flagstar Bank Marathon!"

__/ MACKINAW MEMORIAL BRIDGE RUN HAS ROOM FOR A FEW MORE

Saturday's Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Run has room for a few more runners before the 10K reaches its maximum of 600 entrants. You can still sign up Friday, May 28 from 6 pm to 10 pm or on race day from 4:30 am to 6:30 am at the Mackinaw City Recreation Complex. First gentleman, Dan Mulhern will be among the participants. http://mackinawcity.com

__/ NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, DIVISIONS II & III BEGIN THURSDAY, MAY 27

Michigan will be well-represented in Divisions II & III at NCAA Track and Field Championships this weekend.

Division I teams will be competing in the Mideast Regional Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, at Bernie Moore Stadium, Louisiana State Unviersity, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Division II, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Cal Poly Pomona, Walnut, California, May 27-29

Kenny Coleman, Grand Valley, 400 meter dash

Michael Nikkila, Hillsdale, 1500 meter run

Brian Stein, Northwood, 400 meter hurdles

Dionna Williams, Hillsdale, 200 meter dash

Ashley Thomas, Grand Valley, 400 meter dash

Candice Mulder, Hillsdale, 400 meter dash

Mandi Gallier, Saginaw Val, 400 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles, 400 meter hurdles

Steph Kuhlman, Grand Valley, 800 meter run & 1500 meter run

Krista O'Dell, Grand Valley, 1500 meter run & 3000 meter run

Jennifer Lahr, Northern Michigan, 1500 meter run

Jennifer Irwin, Ferris State, 1500 meter run

Natalie Ewing, Grand Valley, 3000 meter run

Jenn O'Shesky, Grand Valley, 400 meter hurdles

Lindsey Stockwell, Wayne State, Discus

Jennifer Brogger, Saginaw Valley, Javelin

Tauna Blacquiere, Hillsdale, Heptathlon

Division III, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, May 27-29

Aaron Kenemer, Hope College, 800 meter run

Ryan TerLouw, Hope College, 1500 meter run

Jeff Weber, Hope College, 1500 meter run

Jeff Engbers, Calvin College, 1500 meter run

Hendrik Kok, Calvin Colle, 5000 meter run

Matt Edwards, Calvin College, 5000 meter run & 10,000 meter run

David Haagsma, Calvin College, 5000 meter run & 10,000 meter run

Tim Avery, Calvin College, 10,000 meter run

Kris Koster, Calvin College, 10,000 meter run

Nicholas Morgan, Albion College, 110 meter hurdles

Andy Yazzie, Calvin College, 3000 meter steeplechase

Josh Meckes, Calvin College, long jump

Justin Grasmeyer, Calvin College, discus

Ivan Meiring, Albion College, discus

Sue Abbring, Calvin College, 100 meter dash & 200 meter dash

Laura Hamilton, Calvin College, 400 meter hurdles

Sarah Hastings, Calvin College, 3000 meter steeplechase

Sue Abbring, Laura Hamilton, Meredith Homer, Lisa Winkle, Calvin College, 4 x 100 relay

Sue Abbring, Laura Hamilton, Katie VanderLaan, Lisa Winkle, Calvin College, 4 x 400 relay

Christy Watkin, Hope College, long jump

Lisa Nanninga, Calvin College, shot put

Katie Corner, Calvin College, shot put & discus

Megann VanderVliet, Calvin College, shot put

Kimberly Vanderzee, Calvin College, high jump

Lauren Colyn, Calvin College, high jump

Katie Bolt, Calvin College, high jump

Amanda Haines, Adrian College, pole vault

Missy Smith, Calvin College, pole vault

Jen VanderMeer, Hope College, pole vault

Christine Hendricks, Calvin College, heptathlon

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I'm back, I'm excited and as optimistic as ever about what is possible for the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon!"

-- Patricia Ball, Executive Director, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon *********************************************************

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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

Friday, May 28

* NCAA Regional Championships, Baton Rouge, LA Day 1, http://ncaasports.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/

* NCAA Regional Championships, Baton Rouge, LA Day 2, http://ncaasports.com

* MITCA Team Meets

Division I - Ypsilanti High School (Host Huron High School)

Division 2 - Corunna High School

Division 3 - Kent City High School

Division 4 - Gobles High School

For more information see http://www.mitca.org

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

* Michigan High School Athletic Association Track and Field Finals, UP All Divisions, Kingsford HS; LP I Rockford HS, 2 Caledonia HS, 3 Comstock Park HS, 4 Houseman Field, Grand Rapids

* 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

Wednesday, June 9

* NCAA Outdoor Championships, Division I, Baton Rouge, LA, Day 1, http://ncaasports.com

Thursday, June 10

* Hansons Midwest Distance Solution, Hillsdale College, 6:30 pm, 800m, 1500m, steeple, 5000m, 10,000m http://www.american-trackandfield.com/news/ bigbluenationalinvite04.html

* NCAA Outdoor Championships, Division I, Baton Rouge, LA, Day 2, http://ncaasports.com

Friday, June 11

* NCAA Outdoor Championships, Division I, Baton Rouge, LA, Day 3, http://ncaasports.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

* NCAA Outdoor Championships, Division I, Baton Rouge, LA, Day 4, http://ncaasports.com

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

Sunday, June 20

* Plymouth YMCA Father's Day Run, Plymouth, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, triple (all 3), kids' race, 7:30 am, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, June 26

* Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, 5KR/W, 1MR, Kids' Run, 7:45 am, http://www.solsticerun.org

* Muskegon Chronicle Seaway Run, 15KR, 5KR, 8:00 am http://chroniclevents.com

* Standard Federal Bank Reeds Lake Run, Grand Rapids, 10KR, 5KR/ W, Kids' Run, 8:00 am, http://www.eastgr.org Michigan Runner Race Series 10K

Sunday, June 27

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising, 11MR/W, 5MR, 8:00 am http://algercounty.com/roadrace/ July 9-18

* U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Track and Field, Sacramento, CA http://usatf.org

August 13-29

* Olympic Games, Athens, Greece http://www.olympic-usa.org/

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