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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - May 3, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 31

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/

Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Downtown Northville, June 24, 2006, Web: http://www.solsticerun.org

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

Carrollton Charity Road Races, Sunday, July 30, 2006, Distances: Marathon, 20K, 10K, 5K. Call (989) 399-8860, Web: http:// www.signmeup.com/52631

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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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: WYLD BILL 5K AND HILLSDALE "GINA" RELAYS

__/ GOVERNOR PROMOTES NEW PROGRAM: MENTORING: A RUNNING START

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__/ JN CARATHON 2 & 5 MILE RUN AGAINST HUNGER, SUNDAY MAY 7

__/ FLYING PIG, CINCINNATI, SUNDAY, MAY 7

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - HILLSDALE

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK AND FIELD

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING

__/ RACE CALENDAR - MAY - JUNE

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: WYLD BILL 5K AND HILLSDALE "GINA" RELAYS The Hillsdale "Gina" Relays attracted college teams, track clubs and world-class athletes from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, Colorado and Ontario. The meet also features the WYLD Bill 5K, named in honor of meet director, Bill Lundberg. Join Michigan Runner TV host, Tim Broe, as we begin a series on the Hillsdale "Gina" relays. We begin this week with the WYLD Bill 5K and a tour of Hillsdale. http://michiganrunner.tv/2006hillsdale/

__/ GOVERNOR PROMOTES NEW PROGRAM: MENTORING: A RUNNING START

"May 2, 2006

Mentoring: A Running Start

New Program to Promote Wellness for Mentors and Mentees LANSING - Running the Mackinaw Bridge on Labor Day just ahead of approximately 50,000 walkers who annually make the trek is an exciting opportunity given to 300 Michigan runners from across the state each year. In 2006, mentor teams from across Michigan will also be invited to join the run. "The partnership between an adult mentor and youth mentee has provided a positive role model in the life of thousands of Michigan children," said First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern. "This program will encourage a wellness component as part of that relationship by providing an opportunity for 15 to 20 mentor/mentee teams to run the bridge on Labor Day." Mulhern serves as chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) which directs Mentor Michigan and serves as the honorary vice chair of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. The program, Mentoring: A Running Start, will match an honorary coach with each mentor team. Teams will receive training, running shoes, a trip to Mackinac Island, including accommodations at Mission Point Resort and a tour of the Mackinac Bridge. The honorary coaches will provide sponsorship for their team's training and travel during the summer training process. Sponsors include Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Michigan Education Special Services Association, General Motors Foundation, and the Detroit Lions. Training support is being provided by the YMCA, Michigan's Olympic community, the Crim Festival of Races and other running organizations. For more information, or to apply online, go to the Governor's Council website at www.michiganfitness.org . The deadline for applying is May 22 at 5 p.m."

-- Press Release: Office of Governor Jennifer Granholm

__/ 367 - Talk about ink: according to Kevin Hanson, 367 is the number of newspaper and magazine articles about the Hanson-Brooks Team at the 2006 Boston Marathon. We were wondering about Mike Morgan's DNF at Boston. What happened? Kevin said Mike planned only to run through about Mile 16, then jump on the "T". Mike and team mate Josh Eberley are planning to run the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K on May 13.

__/ JN CARATHON 2 & 5 MILE RUN AGAINST HUNGER, SUNDAY MAY 7 - This new race is a benefit for the Gleaners Food Bank. 9:00 am start is at the Oakland Community College Campus in Bloomfield Hills. Strollers and walkers are welcome and there is a diaper dash for kids 2- 5. For details, see http://jncarathon.com.

__/ FLYING PIG, CINCINNATI, SUNDAY, MAY 7 - If your are up for a weekend get-a-way, you can still register for the marathon, half- marathon, 10K or 5K at the expo on Friday or Saturday in Cincinnati. Everything about this race is meant to be fun for runners-- newsletter ("The Squeal") course, medals, and the second annual Flying Pig Marathon night at the Cincinnati Reds baseball game. http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - HILLSDALE - We had a great time at the Hillsdale "Gina" Relays last week. We agree with Fred Vanhala that the 4 x 800 relay is one of the most fun events to watch. Front Line Racing "post-collegiate" team included Josh Stryker, Eric Green, Steve Walke and Pedro Ortega, who finished in a terrific 7:51.04. We noticed that a couple of Michigan State cross country runners have taken up the 3000 steeplechase with terrific results. Nicole Bush won the women's steeple in 10:21.97 while Dustin Voss took third in the men's steeple in 9:06.72. Hillsdale's coach, "Wyld" Bill Lundberg-- the heart and organization behind this meet-- is himself a former steeplechaser. Lundberg sported his Kansas Jayhawk colors during the WYLD Bill 5K. In fact, Tim Broe noted that three Olympic steeplechasers were coaching in Hillsdale: Brian Diemer coaching Calvin College ('84 Bronze, '88, '92); Robert Gary coaching The Ohio State ('96, '04); Mark Croghan coaching Kent State ('92,'96, '00)

Chuck Block, race director for many of the Lansing area races, was happy with his Lansing Community College team. The team took third place in the 4 x 800 meter relay-- its best-ever showing at the Hillsdale "Gina" relays.

We also had fun watching Paul Babits in the pole vault. Babits owns the world indoor record for the 45-49 age group and his form shows the confidence one would expect of a world-class vaulter.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK AND FIELD

This is just a smattering of the weekend's great performances:

Drake Relays - Michigan women took No. 1: in the 4 x 800 meter relay (8:39.59): Theresa Feldkamp, Geena Gall, Nicole Edwards and Katie Erdman Jr.

Alyson Koyhlmeier and Chanelle Campbell joined Erdman and Edwards for the DMR victory (11:06.13).

Erin Webster joined Gall, Kohlmeier and Edwards for third in the 4 x 1600 meter relay (19:39.03). Drake Relays - Eastern Michigan Women took third in the 4 x 200 meter relay (1:36.49): Ashley McCullough, Bria Woods, Lintera Harvin, and Patrice Beasley.

Eastern Michigan Women won the 4 x 100 meter shuttle hurdle relays (55.76) with the team of Ashley McCullough, Andrea Wheeler, Shamarie Giscombe and Chrystal Dooley.

Hillsdale "Gina" Relays - Paul Aufdemberge ran the second-fastest American 10,000 on the track with a 30:09.39. Paul already owns the fastest time, set last year at this same meet. It was fun watching Paul start off at the back of the pack and pick-off several runners with each lap. Paul finished 12th out of 61 runners.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING - Laurel Park placed second (35:18) among the masters runners and sixth overall at the very competitive Sallie Mae 10-K in Washington on Sunday. __/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING

-- 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 - MAY - JUNE

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.

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://www.almahighlandfestival.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.

* The Great Race, Jim Ryun Mile, Elkhart Indiana, 5pm, 24 hour entry form "Hotline" 574-296-5890, http://thegreatrace.net. Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

* 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

Saturday, June 3, 2006

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am, Michael Kostrzeba, (586) 446-2705

* MHSAA Track and Field Finals, Lower Peninsula, Grand Rapids Area http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/btr/index.htm

* MHSAA Track and Field Finals, Upper Peninsula, Kingsford, http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/btr/index.htm

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

Saturday, June 10, 2006

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville, 9:00 am, 5KR/W, Kids run, http://diemerrun.com

* Flirt with Dirt, Lakeshore Park, Novi, 10KR, 5KR, 7:30 am, http://runflirt.com

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

* Midwest Track & Field Meet of Champions, high school track and field, Jackson, Noon, http://midwestmeet-teammichigan.com.

Sunday, June 11, 2006

* Ann Arbor Triathlon / Duathlon, Pinckney Recreation Area, Halfmoon Lake, 8:00 am, http://www.eliteendeavors.com

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 18, 2006

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

Saturday, June 24, 2006

* Artful Dodger Riverview Run, St. Clair, 5KR, 8:30 am, http:// stclairchamber.com

* Chronicle Seaway Run, Muskegon, 8:00 am, 15KR, 5KR/W, Chris Zart, (231) 725-6333.

* Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run, http://solsticerun.org

Sunday, June 25, 2006

* CHOK YMCA International Bridge Race, Sarnia, Ontario, 8:00 am, 10KR, kids run, (bring birth certificate and picture ID), chok.com/Sports/ bridgerace.php

* Michigan Challenge 5K Chase, Howell, 8:00 am, 5KR, http:// michiganchallenge.com

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising, 8:00 am, 13.1MR, 5KR, FW, Lynn Chamberlain, (906) 387-1751.

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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

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

Saturday, October 21, 2006

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

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

* 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/

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

Sunday, December 10, 2006

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

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