MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - June 9, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 30

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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/

The Perfect 10-Miler & SELREC 2 Miler Classic, Aug. 15, 20 04 Lyndhurst, OH, http://www.perfect10miler.com

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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__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: MORE OF THE GREAT RACE, ELKHART, INDIANA

__/ RACES THIS WEEKEND:

- BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K RACE, SATURDAY, JUNE 12

- MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12

- DODGE PARK 3.1 MILE RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12

__/ NEW RUNNING STORE OPENS IN GRAND HAVEN

__/ HILLSDALE HOSTS OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD HOPEFU LS, JUNE 10-12

__/ BRING BACK TRACK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) HOSTS G OLF OUTING, JUNE 27

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

__/ NCAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, DI, JUNE 9-1 2

__/ MANY NEW RECORDS AT MHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ RACE CALENDAR

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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

The Great Race Sports Festival in Elkhart, Indiana has grow n to 33 events in its 24 years. Running Network cameras bri ng you the entire elite open race of the Jim Ryun Mile, the ca noe and kayak races on the fast current of the Elkhart River, t he Michigan sweep of the 5K & 10K runs, pro and citizens cy cling and the the beautiful new half-marathon course for bot h in-line skaters and runners in Amish Country. http://michig anrunner.tv/2004greatrace/

__/ RACES THIS WEEKEND:

- BRIAN DIEMER AMERIKAM 5K RACE, SATURDAY, JUNE 1 2

Saturday is your chance to run with Olympic Bronze Medalist Brian Diemer at Brian's 15th annual 5K. $500 in prize money goes to the first place open and, in a welcome and unusual difference, t o the masters winners, too. Prize money goes 10 deep in th e open division, 5 deep in the masters division. The 5K race and 5K fun walk begin at 9:00 am in Cutlerville and are immediately followed by the C utlerville Days parade. The 5K run is the 2004 Michigan Runner Race Series 5K. For an entry form and more information see http:/ /www.diemerrun.com/.

- MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12

The first of John and Anne Gault's three Mackinac Island rac es is Saturday. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K begins at Windemere Point at 9:30 am. The 10K run or walk takes you uphill through the wooded center of the island and finishes on the shore road. Check in at 8:00 am and the kids's race at 11:00 am ar e at the Mackinac Island School. http://gaultracemanagement.com

- DODGE PARK 3.1 MILE RUN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12

The City of Sterling Heights Department of Parks & Recreati on hosts this staple of Michigan summer running in scenic Do dge Park. The 28th annual Dodge Park 3.1 mile run begins at 8:30 am . Call (586) 446-2700 for more information.

__/ NEW RUNNING STORE OPENS IN GRAND HAVEN

Alan Martens of Running Circles tells us about his new stor e: "Running Circles opened on May 15 with a run and book sig ning with John "The Penguin" Bingham. Running Circle is located in downt own Grand Haven in the Harbourfront Place, the former Story & Clark piano fact ory. Running Circles is sponsoring a number of events in the next two mo nths, Seaway Chronicle 15 & 5K on June 26 in Muskegon, Patriots Day Ru n 5K on July 3 in Grand Haven, Lakeshore Miracle Run 10K Road & Trail July 10 in Holland, Ottawa County Fair Run 5K on July 24 in Holland. To wrap u p July and kick off the Coast Guard Festival, Running Circles is the title spo nsor for the Coast Guard 5 & 10K runs on July 31 in Grand Haven. Our address is 41 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI. St ore hours are Monday to Friday 10Am til 8Pm, Saturdays 10Am til 6Pm and Sunday 12Noon til 5Pm. Our telephone number is 616-850-9300." http://www.RunningCircles.biz

__/ HILLSDALE HOSTS OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD HOPEFU LS, JUNE 10-12

Bill Lundberg, Men's Track and Field Coach, Hillsdale Colle ge, is alerting track and field fans to two high profile meets over three days :

"We have a great meet (elite athletes in track & field will be g etting ready for the USA Olympic Track & Field Trials) and th ey are coming to Hillsdale on June 10-12 -- if you're interest ed in seeing more about the meet, just go to this website: http://www.nftl.net and you will find all the information you ne ed for the 11th and 12th dates (on these 2 days we will host the Big Blue National Invitational)...go to http://hansons-runn ing.com for the info on the Midwest Distance Solution (on Ju ne 10th)...meet info, time schedule/order of events and mor e -- it's all there for you!" Both events promise "family friendly, spectator friendly" high- performance competition. Running Network TV will cover Th ursday night's distance events (800 - 10,000) beginning at 6 :30 pm.

__/ BRING BACK TRACK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) HOSTS G OLF OUTING, JUNE 27

Bring Back Track's Golf Outing still has a few slots left. The Golf Outing is scheduled for June 27 at The Prairies. This is a 4 person Scramble with a 12:00 Shot gun start. It includes 18 holes w/ cart, Continental Breakfast, On-course beverage s, Dinner w/ Live DJ, and Raffles. Open to the first 35 teams. Contact Robert Jude for more information (269) 720-0271. http://www.bringbacktrack.com/

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES

- Ryan Shay, Nike/Notre Dame/Central Lake, USATF Half M arathon Championship, Carondelet Hospital Hill Run, Kans as City, 6/5/04,1st, 1:05:04, 2nd consecutive half marathon ti tle.

- Calvin College Women's Track and Field Team, NCAA Divi sion 3 Championships, Decatur, Illinois, 5/29/04, 2nd, 49 points

- Boaz Cheboiywo, Nike/Eastern Michigan/Eldoret, Kenya, P ayton Jordan US Open, 5/31/04, 1500m run, 3rd, 3:38.47

- Kevin Sullivan, Reebok/Michigan/Brantford, Ont, adidas Or egon Track Classic, 6/5/04, 1500m run, 2nd, 3:35.93, Olymp ic "A" standard

- Nick Willis, Michigan/Lower Hut, New Zealand, adidas Ore gon Track Classic, 6/5/04, 1500m run, 3rd, 3:36.24

- Tiffany Ofili, Ypsilanti HS, MHSAA LP D2 T&F Championshi ps, 6/5/04, 2 1sts (100mh & 300mh), 2 2nds (100m dash & l ong jump), led team to first ever girl's title in any sport

- Monica Joyce, Pinckney, USATF 5K Masters Championshi p, Freihofer's Run for Women, 6/5/04, 5th, 17:23.4

- Saline Boys Track and Field Team, MHSAA LP D1 T&F Ch ampionships, 6/5/04, 4 x 800m relay, 1st, 7:41.27 - State Re cord, fastest time in US this year

- Alan Webb, Ostrava, Czech Republic Golden Spike Super Grand Prix, track meet, 6/8/04, 1500, 1st, 3:32.73

__/ NCAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, DIVISION I, J UNE 9-12

Michigan college athletes could take individual titles at the N CAA Championships this weekend. We spoke yesterday with Mic higan's Andrew Ellerton, who has the second fastest qualifying time in the 8 00 meter run. Ellerton says he's on a roll and thinks he can add the N CAA title to the Big 10 and Mideast titles he won earlier this season.

Athletes with Michigan connections to watch are

Andrew Ellerton, 800 meter run, Michigan, qualifying time: 1: 46.56

Jordan Desilets, Steeplechase, Eastern Michigan, qualifying time: 8:38.45

Jeff Davis, Steeplechase, Central Michigan, qualifying time: 8:43.21

Dathan Ritzenhein. 5000 meter run, Colorado, qualifying tim e: 14:04.73

Gavin Thompson, 10,000 meter run, Eastern Michigan, quali fying time: 29:07.00

Dave Ernsberger, 10,000 meter run, Central Michigan, qualif ying time: 29:10.78

Don Wilkins, 10,000 meter run, Central Michigan, qualifying t ime: 29:17.40

Steve Manz, shot put, Michigan St., qualifying mark: 19.80m

Cynetheia Rooks, 200 meter dash, Michigan St., qualifying ti me: 23.49

Carly Knazze, 200 meter dash, Michigan, qualifying time: 23. 57

Ashley Patten, 800 meter run, Missouri, qualifying time: 2:05. 43

Lindsey Gallo, 1500 meter run, Michigan, qualifying time: 4:1 1.27

Jamie Krzyminski, 10,000 meter run, Michigan St., qualifying time: 32:52.81

Kalin Toedebusch, 10,000 meter run, Colorado, qualifying ti me: 34:22.84

Chrystal Dooley, 400 meter hurdles, JR E. Michigan, qualifyi ng time: 57.48

Vera Simms, 400 meter hurdles, SR Michigan, qualifying tim e: 58.21

Elizabeth Boyle, pole vault, Michigan, qualifying mark: 4.12m

Sherita Williams, long jump, Michigan St., qualifying mark: 6. 29m

Becky Breisch, shot put & discuss, Nebraska, qualifying mar k: 17.49m/63.12m

Melissa Bickett, shot put and discuss, SR Michigan, qualifyi ng mark: 15.89m/56.78m

Lindsey Stephenson, javelin, Michigan, qualifying mark: 0.52 m

Lela V. Nelson, heptathlon, E. Michigan, qualifying score: 52 90

__/ MANY NEW RECORDS AT MHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS When we agreed to publish new high school records, we ha d no idea there would be so many. Whew! Of particular note is the fastest prep time in the nation this year and new state record set in the 4 x 800 r elay by the Saline Boys team (Carter Bishop 1:54.7, Alex Mu hs 1:59.0, Dustin Voss 1:54.2, and Neal Atzinger 1:53.0).

Team Champions are

LP Division I Boys: Detroit Mumford 41 Girls: Detroit Mumford 81

LP Division II Boys: Flint Kearsley 48 Girls: Ypsilanti 57

LP Division III Boys: Detroit Country Day 86.5 Girls: Goodrich 47

LP Division IV Boys: Detroit St. Martin dePorres 52 Girls: Detroit Benedictin e 75

UP Division I Boys: Gladstone 116 Girls: Excanaba 96

UP Division II Boys: Norway 116 Girls: Iron Mountain 103

UP Division III Boys: Pickford 62 Girls: Rapid River 144.50

Individual records:

LP Division IV Meet Records

Boys

Liam Boylan-Pett, Bath, 800m run: 1:54.06

Stephan Shay, Central Lake, 3200m run: 9:22.07

Girls

Jessica Miela, Fife Lake Forest Area, pole vault: 10-10.5

Amanda Weber, Portland St. Patrick, long jump: 17-11.75

Detroit Benedictine, 800 meter relay: 1:46.64 & 400m relay: 51.39

Marissa Treece, Maple City Glen Lake, 1600m run: 5:00.56 & 3200 m run: 11:11.91

Erin Dillon, Reading, 400 meter dash: 57.63 & 200 meter da sh: 25.63

Laurel Bennett, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, 800 meter run: 2: 16.04

LP Division III Meet Records

Boys

Andrew Dodson, Frankenmuth, high jump: 6-9

Demea Carter, Detroit Country Day, long jump: 23-7

Detroit Country Day, 800m relay: 1:29.04 & 400m relay: 43.4 2 (tie)

Phil Damaska, Detroit Country Day, 400m dash: 48.70

Josh Perrin, Hillsdale, 3200m run: 9:12.14

Hudson, 1600m relay: 3:24.65

Girls:

Katie Martin, Boyne City, pole vault: 10-9 (tie)

Shanna Tamminga, Delton Kellog, high jump: 5-5

Goodrich, 3200m relay: 9:24.33

Albion, 800m relay: 1:46.53

Nicole Bush, Wyoming kelloggsville, 1600m run: 4:53.35 & 3200m run: 10:57.16

Jaime Watson, Allendale, 400m dash: 55.95

LP Division II Meet Records

Girls

Christine Krellwitz, Big Rapids, high jump: 5-9

Bekah Smeltzer, Monroe Jefferson, 3200m run: 10:40.66

LP Division I Meet Records

Boys

Justin Hoskins, Grand Rapids Creston, Long Jump: 23-5 Saline, 3200m relay: 7:41.27 (All Division Meet Record)

Abraham Mach, East Lansing, 800m run: 1:52.01

UP Division II Meet Records

Boys

Norway, 800m relay: 1:33.18 & 400m relay: 49.34

Nick Zweifel, Norway, 400m dash: 49.34

Lee Denman, Munising, 300m hurdles: 40.98

Girls

Natalie Bertucci, Ishpeming, high jump: 5-3

Leslie Luehman, Ishpeming, long jump: 16-2

Ishpeming, 400m relay, 53.28

Iron Mountain, 1600m relay: 4:14.55

UP Division I Meet Records

Boys

Jake Skewis, Negaunee, pole vault: 12-6

Jake Richmond, Kingsford, high jump: 6-5

Marc McDonough, Sault Ste. Marie: long jump: 21-6.25

Jason Hofer, Menominee, Menominee, 300m hurdles: 40.0 1

Escananba, 1600m relay: 3:30.11

Girls

Becky Kangas, Calumet, long jump: 16-7.25

Excanaba, 3200m relay: 9:51.39 & 1600m relay: 4:10.25

Stephanie Ostrenga, Escanaba, 400m dash: 58.56 & 200m dash: 26.43

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"[Rip] Hamilton, who runs a five-minute mile, says running c omes naturally to him. He was a miler on his high school tra ck team and never lost a regular season meet, even though he never practiced because of basketball.

--Roscoe Nance, In "Pistons' Hamilton runs 'em ragged," U SA TODAY, June 4, 2004,

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__/ RACE CALENDAR - The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you a re interested in Sponsorship of the Michigan Runner Newsletter or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Wednesday, June 9

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

Thursday, June 10

* Hansons Midwest Distance Solution, Hillsdale College, 6: 30 pm,800m, 1500m, steeple, 5000m, 10,000m http://hansons-running.com

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

Friday, June 11

* Big Blue National Invitational, track meet, Hillsdale College, http://www.nftl.net

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

Saturday, June 12

* Big Blue National Invitational, track meet, Hillsdale College, http://www.nftl.net

* 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.c om

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

* Rose Run, Jackson, 8:00 am, 10KR, 5KR, 4MW, Kids Run s 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://gaultracemanagemen t.com

Friday, June 25

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

Saturday, June 26

* Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run, Northville, 5KR/W, 1MR, Kid s' 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, 1 0KR, 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, C A http://usatf.org

August 13-29

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

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