MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - June 3, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 29

Sponsored by:

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/

America's Physique Running Festival, Spring Arbor, July 17, 2004. On the campus of Spring Arbor University, http://gaultracemanagement.com

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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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: AN INTERVIEW WITH RYAN SHAY

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: GREAT RACE XXIV, ELKHART, INDIANA

__/ SUNBURST RACES, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5

__/ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: SIGN UP NOW FOR

- MIDWEST MEET OF CHAMPIONSHIPS

- ADIDAS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

__/ MHSAA TRACK AND FIELD FINALS, SATURDAY, JUNE 5

__/ ENTER LOTTERY FOR LABOR DAY BRIDGE RUN

__/ RITE AIDE CLEVELAND MARATHON AND 10K ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR 2005

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - GROSSE ILE MEMORIAL DAY 8K RUN

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The statistics on obesity are just unbelievable. I think we need to turn our runners into prophets or salespeople and get more people out, because we all started at some point, thought we couldn't run a mile or two miles, and when you do it you know how great it feels. ... Sometimes you can lead from the middle of the pack so I plan to keep doing that."

-- Dan Mulhern, Michigan's First Gentleman, after finishing the Mackinac Memorial Bridge Run, May 29, 2004.

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: AN INTERVIEW WITH RYAN SHAY

Ryan Shay (Nike/Notre Dame/Central Lake, MI HS) won both the marathon and half-marathon USATF titles in 2003, his first year as a professional runner. We spoke with the nine-time NCAA All American in March 2004, shortly after Ryan competed in the U.S. Olympic Men's Marathon Trials. http://michiganrunner.tv/2004ryanshay/

__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: GREAT RACE XXIV, ELKHART, INDIANA

The Great Race Sports Festival in Elkhart, Indiana has grown to 33 events in its 24 years. Running Network cameras bring you the Memorial Day weekend action on the track, the river walk, the roads, and the river. We begin this week with the Jim Ryun Mile. Later on we'll check out the new half-marathon courses in Amish Country between Goshen and Elkhart. http://michiganrunner.tv/2004greatrace/

__/ SUNBURST RACES, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5

The Sunburst races in South Bend have distances for everybody: the marathon begins at an early 5:45 am; the 5K run begins at 7:00 am, the half-marathon at 7:15 am, the 10K run at 7:30 am and the fun walk at 8:45. Online registration is closed now, but you can register Friday and pick up your packet from Noon-8 at the College Football Hall of Fame. http://sunbursraces.org.

__/ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: SIGN UP NOW FOR

- MIDWEST MEET OF CHAMPIONSHIPS

- ADIDAS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

David Mitchell sent us this reminder: "There are a couple of opportunities for Michigan high school athletes and fans that I hope you can share with your list members. MI graduating senior athletes can fill out an online form to show their interest in being selected to represent their state at the Midwest Meet of Champions. Final selections will be made by a statewide committee of coaches on Sunday June 6, so they need to declare their interest ASAP. http://www.midwestmeet-teammichigan.com/

The other chance is the chance to shine (or go see MI athletes go up against the best) on a national stage the following weekend. Sunday, June 6 is also the deadline for normal entry. Athletes may enter as late as June 13, but will be charged a late fee. Athletes can register online for the adidas Outdoor Championships at: http://www.nationalscholastic.org/ "

__/ MHSAA TRACK AND FIELD FINALS, SATURDAY, JUNE 5

Michigan High School athletes will be competing at the MHSAA Track and Field Finals, Saturday, June 5. Upper Peninsula events for all divisions will be at Kingsford HS beginning at 9 am Central Time. Lower Peninsula events begin at 9 am at the following locations in the Grand Rapids area:

Division I - Rockford HS

Division II - Caledonia HS

Division III - Comstock Park HS

Division IV - Houseman Field, Grand Rapids.

For lists of qualifiers and order of events, see http://mhsaa.com

__/ ENTER LOTTERY FOR LABOR DAY BRIDGE RUN

We were among nearly 600 runners who had a terrific time running the Mackinac Bridge on Memorial Day weekend. (Running Network TV will feature this event later on this month.) Governor Granholm and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, is planning another run on Labor Day. According to the Web site: "Labor Day 2004 will provide an opportunity for runners to be part of a select group that will cross the Mackinac Bridge, leading the way for thousands of Michigan walkers who annually enjoy this Michigan tradition. To qualify, individuals must have participated in a Governor's Council endorsed event." Endorsed events from July 2003 through July 2004 are

Ellen's Race

Volkslaufe

Flavorbest Apple Run

Billy Mills 5K/10K

Hastings Summerfest Run/Walk

Food-n-Fitness 5K, Lansing

Care Choices Fit Kids, Health Future Free Fitness Run, Livonia

Capital Bancorp 5K for JA, Lansing

Bay Harbor 5K Run and Walk, Emmett

Blow the Whistle on Asthma, East Lansing

Johnson Creek Day Trail Run, Northville

Lap for Lap 5K Run/Walk, Lansing

Run with Determination, Lansing

Mackinac Memorial Bridge Race, Mackinaw City

Cooley 5K Race for Education

Komen Detroit Race for the Cure

Invest in Youth 5K Run/Walk

Mackinac Island Lilac 10K

Individuals who have participated in an endorsed event must complete a registration form to be eligible for the random lottery drawing. For more information or to ENTER THE LOTTERY, see http://michiganfitness.org/ endorsements/lotteryapplication.php .

Groups hosting runs may apply to have their event endorsed. For an endorsement application, see http://michiganfitness.org/endorsements/ application.php.

RITE AIDE CLEVELAND MARATHON AND 10K ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR 2005 Cleveland, (June 2, 2004) The 2005 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K will be run on Sunday, May 22, to coincide with the Rite Aid Health & Beauty EXPO scheduled for the Cleveland Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21. Rite Aid, the title sponsor of the 28th Annual Cleveland Marathon & 10K, also annually hosts Health and Beauty EXPO events, and in 2005, one is scheduled in Cleveland. The company hosted similar EXPOs recently in Pittsburgh and San Diego, which featured TV and movie stars, NFL Hall of Famers and nationally-recognized fitness experts. More than 80,000 people attend each of these community EXPOs. Planning for the 2005 event in Cleveland is currently underway. "We jumped at the opportunity to join forces with Rite Aid and its Health and Beauty EXPO,"said Jack Staph, director of the Cleveland Marathon. Runners and the public will be able to attend both events free of charge and take advantage of hundreds of free products from more than 150 Rite Aid suppliers who will be exhibiting at the convention center. For more info see http://clevelandmarathon.com.

-- From a Rite Aide Cleveland Marathon press release. __/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - GROSSE ILE MEMORIAL DAY 8K RUN RESULTS

Open Men

1 Kyle O'Brien - 24:49 30 points

2 Nick Allen - 25:02 20 points

3 Bob Busquaert - 25:15 10 points

Masters Men

1 Brian Olsen - 27:01 15 points

2 Todd Kelly - 28:58 10 points

3 Paul Deladurantaye - 29:21 5 points

Senior Men

1 Goodhue, Doug - 30:01 (age graded: 24:12) 3 points

2 Paul Deladurantaye - 29:21 (age graded: 24:35) 2 points

3 James Carlton - 24:49 (age graded: 24:49) 1 points

Open Women

1 Suzanne Larsen - 30:40 30 points

2 Caralyn Smeltzer - 32:31 20 points

3 Marybeth Reader - 32:46 10 points

Masters Women

1 Jacqueline Blair - 34:08 15 points

2 Martha Olsen - 34:29 10 points

3 Theresa Stanko - 34:50 5 points

Senior Women

1 Merion Knight - 45:24 (age graded: 33:07) 3 points

2 Cindy Goodhue - 41:16 (age graded: 33:48) 2 points

3 Maureen Bokatzian - 38:37 (age graded: 33:52) 1 points

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - STANDINGS

Standings after three races:

Open Women

1 (tie) Jackie Rzepecki - 50 points

1 (tie) Suzanne Larsen - 50 points

3 (tie) Denisa Costescu - 30 points

2 (tie) Megan James - 30 points

Masters Women

1 Laurie Decker - 30 points

2 (tie) Jackie Blair - 25 points

2 (tie) Martha Olsen - 25 points

Senior Women

1 Carol Bender - 6 points

2 (tie) Karen Benardino - 4 points

2 (tie) Merion Knight - 4 points

Open Men

1 Ryan Shay - 50 points

2 (tie) Bill Monnett - 30 points

2 (tie) Paul Barrons - 30 points

2 (tie) Kyle O'Brien - 30 points

Masters Men

1 Brian Olsen - 45 points

2 Fred Bunn - 30 points

3 (tie) Chris Glowacki - 15 points

3 (tie) Todd Kelly - 15 points

Senior Men

1 Paul Deladurantaye - 21 points

2 Doug Goodhue - 15 points

3 David Hinz - 5 points

Next race: Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville, June 12

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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

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

Friday, June 25

* Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race, Sterling Heights, Delia Park, 7:00 pm, http://hansons-running.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/

Saturday, July 3

* Volkslaufe, Frankenmuth, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2KFR, 8:00 am http://www.volkslaufe.org

Saturday, July 10

* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, Hancock, McLain State Park, 25KR, 10KR, 5.8K Hill Climb, 2K youth run, 2 day event

http://www.keweenawtrails.com

* National Cherry Festival, 15K & 5K, Traverse City, 7:45 am http://www.cherryfestival.org

Michigan Runner Race Series 15K

July 9-18

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

Sunday, July 11

* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival, Hancock, McLain State Park, 25KR, 10KR, 5.8K Hill Climb, 2K youth run, 2 day event http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Saturday, July 17

* Alpenfest Run, Gaylord, 8:30 am, 7.5 MR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR http://otsegocountyparksrec.com

* America's Physique Running Festival, Spring Arbor, 8:15 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, FR, (517) 750-4847.

August 13-29

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

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