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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS--June 26, 2002

Sponsored by:
Volkslaufe, July 4, 2002
http:// www.frankenmuth.org/volkslau.htm
Billy Mills Fun Run/Walk, July 6, 2002
http:// www.saulttribe.org
Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, July 13-14
906.482.8085
Dundee Internet Services http://dundee.net

Jennie McCafferty-Editor
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__/ CHRONICLE SEAWAY RUN, MUSKEGON, SATURDAY, JUNE 29
__/ PICTURED ROCKS RUN FOR SHELTER, MUNISING, JUNE 30
__/ STANDARD FEDERAL 10K RACE SERIES KICKS OFF IN LANSING, JUNE 29
__/ THREE SUMMER RUNNING CAMPS
__/ ZANGLIN DOWNRIVER RUN ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV
__/ MICHIGAN RUNNERS FARE WELL AT USATF NATIONAL TRACK & FIELD
__/ ALAN WEBB'S FUTURE?
.__/ SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR

Great summer races to choose from this weekend:
__/ CHRONICLE SEAWAY RUN, MUSKEGON, SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Outstanding. The 5K and 15K both start and end near the YFCA on Muskegon Lake; the longer run loops past Lake Michigan beaches, over a boardwalk and near silent film star Buster Keaton's old summer home. Stick around for the Summer Celebration parade through downtown Muskegon afterward. See http://www.chroniclevents.com.-- Scott Sullivan.

__/ PICTURED ROCKS RUN FOR SHELTER, MUNISING, JUNE 30
Sponsored by Harbor House, races provide a picturesque and challenging tour of Munising and its outskirts, The 11-miler passes waterfalls, streams and Lake Superior on hilly terrain. The five-mile event is less demanding, but no less scenic. Both start at 8 am from the Alger Centennial Areena. Call (906) 387-5341 or check the website at roadrace.algercounty.com.--Charles Douglas McEwen.

__/ STANDARD FEDERAL 10K RACE SERIES KICKS OFF IN LANSING, JUNE 29
The brand new Standard Federal 10 Race Series gets underway with its first event in Lansing this weekend. The opportunity to run along the scenic Red Cedar, to win prize money, the promise of a great party afterwards and a chance to support Habitat for Humanity are features of this race. Run all four and receive a Standard Federal Bank 10K Series gift. You can still register at Playmakers, 2299 W. Grand River, Okemos or on race day. Start and finish are at Washington and Allegan Street in downtown Lansing (near the Capitol). For a course map and more information see http://www.standardfederal10K.com.

__/ THREE SUMMER RUNNING CAMPS
Calvin College Track & Field Camp: July 8-12, and July 15-19, grades 4-8; July 22-26, gradees 9-12. Director is Jong-Il Kim Men's and Women's Head Track & Field Coach, Calvin College. Instructors include Liz Belvins, Derek Kleinheksel, Annie VanderLaan, NormanZylstra. For more information contact Norm Zylstra at normz@calvin.edu. Michigan Distance Camp, University of Michigan, July 21-26. Campers will have training access to the same facilities used by U of M X-C athletes, including the weight room and natatorium. Running routes include trails in the beautiful, hilly, Nichols Arboretum, Matthei Botanical Gardens and on trails along the Huron River. Contact Mike McGuire for more information: mikemac@umich.edu.

34th annual Wolverine Cross Country Camps, July 28-August 3 and August 4-August 10. Camp includes weight training, runs to Burt lake swimming. Camp features Olympian Paul McMullen and former direrctor of camp Kermit Ambrose. For more information see http://www.wolverinecamps.com/cross.htm.

__/ ZANGLIN DOWNRIVER RUN ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV
A Scenic course, Elvis, popsicles, music, and a great post-race party are the Zanglin Downriver Run ingredients of a good time for the entire family. See the the course, the party, the Mayor's presentation to a suprised Jim Zanglin and the race at the front between veteran Paul Aufdemberge and Hanson's Running Team Jason Hubbard. http://michiganrunner.tv.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNERS FARE WELL AT USATF NATIONAL TRACK & FIELD
If the men's10,000 meter race at the USATF National Track & Field meet at Stanford University were scored like a cross country meet, Michigan would win. (Of course we count people who ran in High School, College or live here now!) American record holder Mebrahtom Keflezighi won in 27:41.68.
6th, Todd Williams, Monroe, Michigan, Adidas, 28:40.39
7th, Ryan Shay, Central Lake/Notre Dame, 28:40.66
8th, Jason Hartmann, Rockford HS/Oregon, 28:46.76
10th, Brian Sell, Hansons, 28:47.79
13th, Joseph Gibson, Hansons, 29:11.15
14th, Kyle Baker, Michigan State, Adidas, 29:19.28
16th, Michael Wisniewski, Bedford HS/Univ. of Michigan, 29:54.73

In the women's1500 meter race, Mari Chandler, Central Michigan University '99, placed 5th in 4:14:27. Detroit Mumford's Kenneth Ferguson qualified for the World Junior Track and Field Meet and placed second in the 400 meter hurdles in 50:52, just .19 after winner Bershawn Jackson's 50:33.

Other events:

Women discus, 15th, Melissa Bickett , Univ. of Michigan, 46.80m, 153-06
Men 3000 steeple, 3rd, Tim Broe, Adidas, 8:26:61
Men 3000 steeple, 13th, Jordan Desilets, Eastern Michigan
Men Decathlon, 3rd, Phil McMullen, Cadillac HS/Western Michigan,
Women 10K run, 3rd,Katie McGredor, Adidas/Univ .of Michigan, 32:17.49
Junior women 5K run, Katie Danyko, Sterling Heights, 17:32.18
Men 20K Race Walk, 14th, Gary Morgan, New York Athletic Club, 1:42:29.59

__/ ALAN WEBB'S FUTURE?
Michigan sports writers, coaches and runners have been commenting on Alan Webb's decision to leave college running and sign with sports agent Ray Flynn. Michigan Runner Managing Editor Scott Sullivan says, "I wish Alan well. He's a great young talent who's made a difficult choice. Who among us can understand all the pressure, self-imposed and otherwise, he has been under?

As a Michigan guy, I hate to see Alan leave and, indirectly make a scapegoat of Ron Warhurst for his "disappointing" season. Alan got injured (What teen doesn't think he should be immortal?), tried to hurry back into peak form while taking advice from conflicting coaches. We can all stand to learn about patience, keeping faith in ourselves (and those we have picked to teach us), and holding focus."

For additional comments from Daniel Deyo, Don Richmond, Kevin Ryan, Tom Henderson and Brian Terpek, see the lead story on http://michiganrunner.net. You can also see Alan run at the Wolverine Interregional Cross Country (http://michiganrunner.tv/2001collegexc/) and the Adidas Outdoor Championships (http://michiganrunner.tv/2001aoc/).

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