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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - June 7, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 32

Sponsored by:

5/3 Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run presented by Comcast, Northville, June 25.

http://solsticerun.org

Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 8K, 25K, Hill Climb, Eagle Harbor, July 9-10 http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run, Sparta, July 16 Sparta HS (North side of Grand Rapids), http://www.signmeup.com/51666

Grand Island Trail Marathon and 10K, Munising, July 30 Web: http://www.algercounty.org Video: Coming in August 2006

Steve's Run: The Original Road and Trail Race, Dowagiac, July 30 Web: http://www.swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004stevesrun/

Crim Festival of Races, August 27 Web: http://crim.org Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004crim/

Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run Half Marathon, September 11 Web: http://hermescleveland.com/River_Run/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandclinic/

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25, 2005- Presented by adidas Web: http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004scotiabank_toronto/

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon presented by Greektown Casino, Sunday, October 23, 2005 Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004detroitmarathon/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ CADILLAC CANCELLS FESTIVAL OF RACES

__/ REEBOK GRAND PRIX FEATURES MIDDLE DISTANCE MATCH- UPS THIS WEEKEND:

--KEVIN SULLIVAN AND ALAN WEBB - 1,000 METERS

--TIM BROE AND JORGE TORRES - 3,000 METERS

__/ PAUL MCMULLEN PLANS TO RUN GRAND RAPIDS MARATHON IN THE FALL

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: GREAT RACE SPORTS FESTIVAL XXV

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K

__/ VERRAN, BRINEY, AND SELL HEADLINE STEAMBOAT CLASSIC, PEORIA, IL, JUNE 11

__/ A HOST OF GREAT 5 & 10K RACES, SATURDAY, JUNE 11

-- BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K RACE

-- DODGE PARK RUN, STERLING HEIGHTS

-- FLIRT WITH DIRT, NOVI

-- MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC FESTIVALD 10K RUN & WALK

-- SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE, DETROIT

__/ RUNNING FIT'S MARATHON 101 BEGINS JUNE 14 OR JUNE 18

__/ LOTS OF MICHIGAN ATHLETES COMPETING AT NCAA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK

__/ COACH OSLER ACCEPTS POSITION IN GEORGIA

__/ NEW RACE IN EAST LANSING: MAX'S RACE

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - JUNE-JULY

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

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__/ CADILLAC CANCELLS FESTIVAL OF RACES Carol Renkiewicz reported this unfortunate turn of events to Art McCafferty on June 2:

"I was informed just this morning that we are not doing the race (Cadillac Fesitval of Races) this year due to a lack of sponsorship. What a disappointment!" -- Carol Renkiewicz

Cadillac Heritage Christian School

The race, scheduled for Labor Day, September 5, 2005, would have been the 33rd edition of the 10K. The 5K and Canoe/Bike/Run were added later on.

The 2005 Michigan Runner Race Series has lost the 10K event this year.

__/ REEBOK GRAND PRIX FEATURES MIDDLE DISTANCE MATCH- UPS THIS WEEKEND:

--KEVIN SULLIVAN & ALAN WEBB - 1,000 METERS

--TIM BROE, JORGE TORRES, BOAZ CHEBOIYWO - 3,000 METERS

A news release from USA Track & Field calls it this way, "One of the more interesting battles on Saturday will be the men's 1,000 meters, where America's top miler in 2004 Alan Webb, will take on the only American man ever to win a World Indoor Championships 800m gold medal, David Krummenacker. The contest will determine who is best at splitting the difference between their two specialties. Joining the fray will be 2004 U.S. Olympian Derrick Peterson, Canadian Olympian Kevin Sullivan and Australian national record-holder Mark Fountain.

"Also expected are Markos Geneti and Gebre-Egziabher Gebremariam of Ethiopia and Americans Tim Broe and Jorge Torres in what promises to be a top men's 3000m." The versatile Boaz Cheboiywo is also running the 3K.

__/ PAUL MCMULLEN PLANS TO RUN GRAND RAPIDS MARATHON IN THE FALL

Miler Paul McMullen is stepping up. Says Paul: "I have also committed to running the Grand Rapids Marathon, October 30, 2005. I'd like to break 2:40."

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: GREAT RACE SPORTS FESTIVAL XXV

The Great Race Sports Festival in Elkhart, Indiana, has grown from 4 events on Memorial Day Weekend to 34 events in its twenty-five years. Michigan Runner TV presents the highlights of the half marathon and the 10K, as well as canoe and kayak events, in-line skating, bicycling and "the great horse race." http://michiganrunner.tv/2005greatrace/

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K

Olympian Brian Diemer puts on one of Michigan's most competitive 5K's in his hometown of Cutlerville. In addition to prize money anyone who can beat Brian in the race wins a doughnut. Michigan Runner TV caught the action of the 15th annual race in 2004. The 16thh annual race is Saturday, June 11.

http://michiganrunner.tv/2005briandiemer/

__/ VERRAN, BRINEY, AND SELL HEADLINE STEAMBOAT CLASSIC, PEORIA, IL, JUNE 11

Three members of the Hansons-Brooks Development Program will return to Steamboat Classic in Peoria, Illinois and race in the Steamboat 15k race. Tent Briney, Brian Sell and Clint Verran are members of Team USA for the Men's Marathon at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics in Helsinki, Finland in August, 2005, and all are members of Hansons-Brooks.

Along with Hansons teammate Sabrina Monro, Sell, Briney and Verran and Coach Keith Hanson will hold a coaching clinic with elementary school children from the Wilder Waite School at 10:00am Friday, June 10 outside the Gateway Building.

Known as 'Martin's Milers' the group is coached by teacher Colleen Martin, a member of the Illinois Valley Striders.

__/ A WEEKEND OF GREAT 5 & 10K RACES

-- BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K RACE, CUTLERVILLE, JUNE 11

Olympian Brian Diemer puts on one of Michigan's most competitive 5K's in his hometown of Cutlerville. In addition to prize money anyone who can beat Brian in the race wins a doughnut. Online registration is open through Wednesday, June 8. http://diemerrun.com.

-- DODGE PARK RUN, STERLING HEIGHTS, SATURDAY, JUNE 11

The City of Sterling Heights contributes greatly to that community's great running tradition with the 29th edition of the Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run at 8:30 am. Hansons Running Shops are among the sponsors of this one and Kevin Hanson and the Stevenson High School Girls Cross Country team can be counted on to appear at the State Cross Country meet. Call (586) 446-2700 for details.

-- FLIRT WITH DIRT, NOVI, SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Running Fit is sorry that their popular Dances with Dirt gets filled up early every year, so they've created a new 5 & 10K trail run to help us get acquainted with dirt. 8:00 am, Lakeshore Park, Novi. See http://runningfit.com for details.

-- MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC FESTIVALD 10K RUN & WALK, SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Celebrate the 55th Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island with a challenging 10K run and walk. Packet pick-up is at the Mackinac Island School.

Race begins, 9:30 am, at Windemere Point, goes throught historic downtown Mackinac Island, turns onto a challenging uphill, then flattens to a slight downhill, through the wooded center of the Island. The last leg of the race lets you take in the Straits of Mackinaw. See http://gaultracemanagement.com

-- SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE, DETROIT, SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Michigan's biggest race gets underway at 9:00 am, Comerica Park, but you'll need to register before race day. Events all take place Downtown at Comierica Park. http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/

__/ RUNNING FIT'S MARATHON 101 BEGINS JUNE 14 OR JUNE 18

Running Fit teams up with Coach Gina of 2 Dogs Running for a group training program with expert speakers, professionals to teach you proper techniques for stretching and strength training, and individualized training schedules.

Program works for marathon, half-marathon, 10 Mile or 10K and begins June 14, 6:30 pm, Running Fit, 123 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor and is repeated June 18, 8:30 am, Furstenberg Pk/Gallup Park, Ann Arbor. Register at http://www.runningfit.com

__/ LOTS OF MICHIGAN ATHLETES COMPETING AT NCAA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK

Stann Waithe, Michigan, 400 m dash

Andrew Ellerton, Michigan, 800 m run

Michael Woods & Rondell Ruff, Michigan, 1500 m run

Matt Loiselle, C. Michigan, 3000 m steeple chase

Nick Willis, Michigan, 5000 m run

Dave Ernsberger, C. Michigan, 10,000 m run

Steve Wolf, C. Michigan, hj

Dave Jones, C. Michigan, pv

Mike Palmer & Mark Langlois, Michigan St., pv

Michael Whitehead, Michigan, tj

Clark Wilson, E. Michigan, discus

Jacob Friess, C. Michigan (formerly W Michigan), decathlon

Sierra Hauser-Price, Michigan, 100 m dash & 200 m dash

Bria Woods, E. Michigan, 400 m dash

Ashley Patten, Missouri & Katie Erdman, Michigan, 800 m run

Lindsey Gallo & Nicole Edwards, Michigan, 1500 m run

Andrea Parker, Michigan, 3000 m steeplechase

Rebecca Walter, Michigan, 5000 m run

Candice Davis, USC & Tamera Thomas, 100 m h

Crystal Dooley, E. Michigan, 400 m h

Jennifer Williams, Michigan, hj

Amanda Storck, C. Michigan & Michelle Rzepka, Michigan State, pv

Lela V. Nelson, E. Michigan, lj

Western Michigan, 4 x 400 relay

1) Shayna Sangster SO 2) Sheriese Lucas SO 3) Becky Horn FR 4) Krisy Mahome SR

Eastern Michigan 4 x 400 relay

1) Patrice Beasley JR 2) Crystal Dooley JR 3) Lela V. Nelson SR 4) Bria Woods JR

__/ COACH OSLER ACCEPTS POSITION IN GEORGIA

Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georga chose John Osler to be head cross-country coach for both the men's and women's teams of the college's new cross-country program. Osler has coached cross country at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., and several high schools including Ishpeming High School where his team won a First Place State Division II Championship in 2001.

__/ NEW RACE IN EAST LANSING: MAX'S RACE

"I wanted to let you know about a new race on July 9th 8:30 a.m. at Michigan State University's campus: Max's Race. It will be a 5K Run/ Walk along with Kids' Fun Runs. All proceeds for the event will go to the Sparrow Hospital Pediatric Program Fund and Michigan Hands and Voices. The event is in memory of my son Maxwell Matthews who passed away March 12, 2005 at the age of 6.

You can also find out more at http://www.maxsrace.com." --Jim Matthews

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

-- MHSAA LP FINALS, JUNE 4, 2005:

New state record - Clarkston girls shatter Rockford record D1: 3,200-METER RELAY -- 1. Clarkston, 9:05.49 (Lyndsay Smith, Liz Mengyan, Lisa Sickman, Jenny Morgan) (New All-Division and L.P.

Division 1 Finals Meet Record - Old All-Division and L.P. Division 1 Record - 9:13.83, Rockford, 2000); 2. Saline, 9:22.60; 3. Livonia Stevenson, 9:23.24; 4. Rockford, 9:27.44; 5. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 9:30.85; 6. Okemos, 9:33.16; 7. East Kentwood, 9:33.38; 8. Livonia Churchill, 9:34.50.

D1 New state record - 1. Geena Gall, Grand Blanc, 2:09.60 (New All-Division and L.P. Division 1 Final Meet Record - Old All-Division and L.P. Division 1 Record - 2:10.45. Geena Gall, Grand Blanc, 2004);

D1: New meet record: POLE VAULT -- 1. Ryan Santa, Livonia Churchill, 15-0 (New L.P. Division 1 Final Meet Record - Old Record -14-10, Benny Lopez, Grand Ledge, 2004)

D2: New meet record: 3,200-METER RELAY -- 1. Chelsea, 7:55.42 (Dan Lewis, Al Stewart, Brendan Smith, Ian Girard) (New L.P. Division 2 Finals Meet Record - Old Record -7:57.59, Wyoming Park, 2003)

D2: New meet record: 1,600-METER RUN -- 1. Daniel Roberts, Vicksburg, 4:09.45 (New L.P. Division 2 Final Meet Record - Old Record - 4:13.47, Tim Ross, Caledonia, 2001)

-- PREFONTAINE CLASSIC, EUGENE, OREGON, JUNE 4, 2005

The men's 2 mile run was a great race to watch on TV, although the most interesting actual match-up (Webb outkicked Cheboiywo for 2nd) was neither hyped nor called:

1 Eliude Kipchoge, Kenya, 8:07.68, fastest 2 Mile ever un in the US

2 Alan Webb, USA, 8:11.48&, new American record

3 Boaz Cheboiywo, Kenya, 8:11.62*, meet record

4 Shadrack Kosgei, Kenya, 8:16.02

5 Mulugeta Wendimu, Ethiopia, 8:19.81

6 Dathan Ritzenhein, USA, 8:23.45

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

June 18, Ludington Lakestride, Ludington - Art

June 18-19, Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN - Jennie

June 26, Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising

July 8-12, Utica Boilermaker, Distance Running Hall of Fame

July 30, Steve's Run, Dowagiac

August 7, Run Clark Lake, Jackson

August 13, Run Thru Hell, Hell/Pinckney

August 27, Crim Festival of Races, Flint

September 9-11, Mid Mountain Marathon, Park City, Utah

September 17, Harvest Stompede, Leelanaw Peninsula/Traverse City

September 23-25, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto

October 23, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon

November 13, Big Bird Run, Roseville

_/ RACE CALENDAR - JUNE-JULY

Wednesday, June 8, 2005 * Midwest Distance Solution, Hillsdale, track meet, 7:00 pm, Hillsdale College, http://hansons-running.com

Saturday, June 11

* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville, 9:00 am, Robert Hyde, (616) 890-1337, http://diemerrun.com

* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:30 am, Michael Kostrzeba,(586) 446-2705, http://sterling-heights.net

* Flirt with Dirt, Novi, Lakeshore Park, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR, Susan Hodgson, http://runningfit.com

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Windermere Point, 10KR/W, 1/4 M Kids run, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Wednesday, June 15

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Grosse Pointe, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Auburn Hills, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

Friday, June 17

* Zanglin Downriver Run, Trenton, 7:30 pm, 8KR, 1MR, Eve Howell, (734) 282-1101, http://www.zanglinrun.com

Sunday, June 19

* Plymouth YMCA Father's Day Run, Plymouth, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Triple (all three races, 10.3 miles), kid's run, Cindy Morency (734) 453-2904, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, June 25

* Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Alan Whitehead, (248) 349-0203, http://www.solsticerun.org

* Standard Federal Bank Reeds Lake Run, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kid's Run, Susan Perry, (616) 949-1750, http:// www.eastgr.org

Sunday, June 26

* Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, Munising, 8:00 am, 11MR, 5MR, Lynne Chamberlain, http://algercounty.com/roadrace/

Friday, July 1

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

Saturday, July 2

* Run for Funds, Northport, 9:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2MFR Historic Northport Depot, George Anderson, gwanderson@chargermi.net

Monday, July 4

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

* Whitmore Lake Splash 'n Dash, 8:00 am, Whitmore Lake High School 10KR, 5KR/W, Splash 'n Dash: 1/4MR-1/4MS-1/4MR, Tin Man: 10KR + Splash 'n Dash, Tom Dekeyser, tom.dekeyser@slps.net

Saturday, July 9

Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 10K, 2K Youth Run, 5.8K Hill Climb, Eagle Harbor, http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Sunday, July 10

Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 25KR, 7:00 am, Eagle Harbor http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Friday, July 15

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

Saturday, July 16

* Alpenest Run, Gaylord, 8:30 am, Pavilion on Court Street, 12KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR, http://otsegocountyparksrec.com/AFRace.htm

* Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run, Sparta, 8:00 am 5KR/W, 5K Team, 1MFR Sparta HS (North of Grand Rapids), http://www.signmeup.com/ 51666

Wednesday, July 20

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #2, Royal Oak, 7:00 pm http://hansons-running.com

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #2, Utica, 7:00 pm http://hansons-runnin.com

Monday, July 25

* Hansons Cross Country High School Day Camp, Sterling Heights, 9-1pm, Dodge Park, http://hansons-running.com

Friday, July 29

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

Saturday, July 30

* Alden Run, Alden, 9:00 am, Torch Lake, 10KR, 5KR/W, Jan Cummings, jalynpineview@yahoo.com

* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, 7:00 am, Munising http://www.algercounty.org

* Steve's Run, Dowagiac, 9:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, http://swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/

Sunday, July 31, 2005

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, marathon, 20K, 10K, 5K, Carrollton, 6:00 am or 8:15 am. http://signmeup.com/50207

__/ PLANNING AHEAD: HALF-MARATHON, 25K, 30K, MARATHON CALENDAR

July 9-10, 2005

Keweenaw Trail Run Festival, 10K, 25K, 5.8K Hill Climb, Eagle Harbor http://www.keweenawtrails.com

Saturday, July 30, 2005

* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, 7:00 am, Munising http://www.algercounty.org

Sunday, July 31, 2005

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, marathon, 20K, 10K, 5K, Carrollton, 6:00 am or 8:15 am. http://signmeup.com/50207

Saturday, August 13, 2005

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, Beulah, 26.2 M Relay, Paul Szymanski, paul@lakeshoretitle.net.

Monday, September 3, 2005

* Labor Day 30K, Milford, 8:00 am http://www.laborday30k.com

Saturday, September 10, 2005

* Dances with Dirt, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, Pinckney, 6:30 am http://runningfit.com

* Mid-Mountain Marathon, 26MR, Park City, Utah, 8:00 am, Mountain Trails Foundation, mountaintrails.org

Sunday, September 11, 2005

* Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run Half Marathon 13.1MR, 2 person 13.1MR Relay, http://hermescleveland.com/ River_Run/

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wisconsin 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 26.2M Relay,5KR/W, Kids Run

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, www.superiorlandskiclub.com

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