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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS July 12, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 41

Sponsored by:

Michigan Apple Run, North of Grand Rapids in Sparta, Sat, July 15, 2006 16th Annual. 5k Run, 5k Team, 5k Walk, Children's Fun Run Register online: http://www.signmeup.com/54350

Steve's Run: The Original Road and Trail Race, Dowagiac, Sat, July 29, 2006 Web: http://www.swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005steve/

Second Chance at Life, Hines Park Nankin Mills, Westland, August 12, 2006 5K, 2MW, 4MInline Skate, 10M Bike, Web: http://www.secondchanceatlife.org Register: http://gaultracemanagement.com

Bell Memorial Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Sept. 23, 2006 1K Youth Run, 5K and Half Marathon, Little Presque Isle, Marquette Web: http://www.smokefreeup.org Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003shorerun/

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

Michigan Runner Magazine

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__/ MICHIGAN FLAVORBEST APPLE RUN, SPARTA, SATURDAY, JULY 15

__/ ALPENFEST RUN, GAYLORD, SATURDAY, JULY 15

__/ PLAYMAKERS SIDEWALK SALE, JULY 13-16

__/ RYAN SHAY SIGNS WITH SAUCONY

__/ NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2006 MARATHON FOTO/ROAD RACE MANAGEMENT RACE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - TRAVERSE CITY PAT BALL, MIKE COLLINS, EASTERN MICHIGAN PRESIDENT JOHN FALLON

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK AND FIELD NICK WILLIS NACAC U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS, SANTO DOMINTO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, JULY 5-7 __/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - CHRONICLE SEAWAY 15K

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR JULY - AUGUST

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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__/ MICHIGAN FLAVORBEST APPLE RUN, SPARTA, SATURDAY, JULY 15 - This popular and certified Michigan 5K attracts more than 800 participants in the 5K run, the 5K walk, 5K team (4-7 members) and kids fun run.

Age-group awards go 5 deep and you can choose between a t-shirt, a polo shirt or a tank ($5.00 extra for the tank). Age group winners take home an award, a real live apple tree and champagne. Sparta is 10 miles North of Grand Rapids. Events begin at 8:00 am. Stay for Sparta Town and Country Fair events including the apple pie eating contest at 9:10 am, a car show, parade and carnival rides. Register online:

http://www.signmeup.com/54350.

__/ ALPENFEST RUN, GAYLORD, SATURDAY, JULY 15 - Gaylord's Alpenfest Run features a 12K run or walk, a 5K run or walk and a 1 mile fun run. The 12K course is a scenic and challenging one which takes in Gaylord's rolling hills. The 5K will take you by Gaylord's elk herd. The 1 Mile Fun Run is through the Alpenfest parade route. Events begin at the Pavilion on Court Street, 8:30 am.

http://otsegocountyparksrec.com/AFRace.htm

__/ PLAYMAKERS SIDEWALK SALE, JULY 13-16 - Playmakers in Okemos is having it's annual semi-annual sidewalk sale, Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16. Save 30% - 70% off on closeouts, overstocks, and discontinued models. Over 18,000 pairs of shoes, sandals and boots plus thousands of apparel items. Sale starts Thursday July 13th at 8am.

__/ RYAN SHAY SIGNS WITH SAUCONY - Earlier this week Saucony announced the signing of two-time USA Running Circuit (USARC) champion Ryan Shay:

LEXINGTON, MA (July 11, 2006) "Ryan Shay is an incredible fit for the energy of the Saucony brand," said Tom Carleo, senior vice president of product for Saucony. "He shares the competitive spirit and passion that we have for the sport. With his input, we'll continue to build exciting and innovative products for runners everywhere," added Carleo.

Shay, 27, a nine-time All-American at Notre Dame, had four consecutive top 10 finishes in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Championship including the 2001 national title. After college, Shay joined Team Running USA, an elite training group that includes Olympic medalists Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor. Other career highlights include: 2003 and 2004 USA Half-Marathon champion; 2004 USA 20K champion; 2005 USA 15K Champion; and 2003 and 2004 USA Running Circuit Grand Prix champion. When not training with Team Running USA in Mamounth Lakes, California, Shay resides in East Jordan, Michigan.

About Saucony, Inc.: Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, is a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel with its widely recognized brands Saucony, Saucony Originals, and Spot-bilt. For more information, go to http:// www.saucony.com.

__/ NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2006 MARATHON FOTO/ROAD RACE MANAGEMENT RACE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR - Road Race Management, publisher of the newsletter for race officials and an annual comprehensive Directory for race and industry officials, seeks nominations for the Marathon Foto/Road Race Management Road Race Director of the Year Award (presented by Running Times). "This award was conceived as a way to recognize and promote excellence in race directing", according to editor and publisher Phil Stewart. Nominees are judged on several factors including overall ability, reputation of race, sponsor relations, creativity, and organizational ability. Described by Bill Rodgers as the Gold Medal of race directing, the award is determined by a vote of a diverse ten member committee.

Nominations close August 31 and the winner will be announced at the annual Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting October 12, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nomination forms may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Jeff Darman, c/o Road Race Management, Race Director of the Year, 110 East State Street, Suite 15, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or by downloading from the Road Race Management web site: http://www.rrm.com.

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - TRAVERSE CITY PAT BALL - We're in Traverse City for a week while Michigan Runner publisher Art McCafferty teaches an Eastern Michigan class in Sports and Events Marketing. Among the guest speakers were Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon Race Director Pat Ball. Pat stressed the importance of relationships and explained the ideas that helped grow the event from 2,000 participants in the late 1990's to 13,000 in 2005. Pat told the students "You can do this" and had several of the students by the end of the class thinking that they would, indeed, do this." MIKE COLLINS - Another guest speaker was Mike Collins, former director of the Columbus Marathon and current director of the Colorado Colfax Marathon in Denver. An interesting feature of the Colorado Colfax Marathon is its emphasis on kids' fitness. Kids get to add up 25.2 miles and equivalents (for example, soccer counts as an equivalent) and run the last mile as part of the event. Collins and his wife Julie ran the Cherry Festival 5K, then joined daughter Kylie and us for the Cherry Royale parade and Saturday evening fireworks.

JOHN FALLON - Eastern Michigan University president, John Fallon, addressed the Sports Marketing class and several visitors from an Educational Leadership class. When it came time for questions, an Ed Leadership graduate student asked President Fallon whether he planned to cut Eastern Michigan's track/field & cross country teams (as several Mid American Conference schools have done.) Fallon reassured the audience that he had no plans to eliminate track/field and cross country, that he believes the better approach is raising funds to support the teams. To that end, Eastern Michigan announced July 7 that their new athletic development director, Craig Fink, begins immediately.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK AND FIELD

-- Nick Willis (Lower Hutt, New Zealand/Michigan/Reebok) beat his own national record in the 1500 at the Golden League meet in Paris, July 9. Willis' 3:32.17 bettered his previous record by .21 seconds.

-- NACAC U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS, SANTO DOMINTO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, JULY 5-7

- We heard this morning from Olympian Gary Morgan: "I was the distance coach on the NACAC team. The Michigan athletes and the whole USA team performed exceptionally well. They brought home 58 medals. It was a real thrill coaching them."

Here are USATF's comments about Michigan athletes: "2003 Pan Am Junior champion Ken Ferguson (Detroit, Mich.) dominated the men's 400 meter hurdles winning in a meet-record 48.80 seconds.

The men's 4x400m team of Reggie Darder (Cecilia, La.), Carey LaCour (Humble, Texas), Ken Ferguson and Lionel Larry claimed silver crossing the line in 3:05.10.

In the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase, rising Eastern Michigan junior Corey Nowitzke (Monroe, Mich.) claimed silver in 9 minutes 8.63 seconds.

On the field, soon-to-be Michigan State senior Brad Gebuaer (Bad Axe, Mich.) conquered the field in the men's pole vault, winning the gold with his clearance of 5.51 meters/18 feet 1 inch."

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - CHRONICLE SEAWAY 15K

Open Women

Jen Carsock, 1st, 59:03, 30 points

Marueen Pluger, 2nd, 1:03:54, 20 points (+15 masters)

Erin Lumbard, 3rd, 1:04:14, 10 points

Open Men

Nick Liversedge, 1st, 50:50, 30 points

Luke Williams, 2nd, 51:13, 20 points

Mitchell Zost, 3rd, 51:24, 10 points

Masters Women

Maureen Pluger, 1st, 1:03:54, 15 points (+20 open)

Gayle Kuipers, 2nd, 1:04:58, 10 points

Beth Ciangi, 3rd, 1:05:31, 5 points

Masters Men

Andy Muchow, 1st, 54:36, 15 points

Kevin Deyo, 2nd, 56:40, 10 points

Scott Van Strate, 57:25, 5 points

Senior Women

Robin Sarris-Hallop, 1st, 1:07:11, (age graded: 59:19), 3 points

Anne Malnor, 2nd, 1:13:40 (age graded: 1:03:50), 2 points

Susan Rook, 3rd, 1:20:01 (age graded: 1:08:01), 1 point

Senior Men

Jerry Johncock, 1st, 1:16:46 (age-graded: 51:05), 3 points

Timothy Emmett, 2nd, 57:43 (age-graded: 52:02) 2 points

Said Yehia, 3rd, 1:04:59 (age-graded: 52:41), 1 point

(We'll announce Volkslaufe 20K Results and standings next week.) Next up: Steve's Run, 10K trail run, Dowagiac, July 29.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

Standings after 5 races - through Chronicle Seaway 15K

Open Men

1 - Josh Eberly - 50 points

2(t) - Boaz Cheboiywo - 30 points

2(t) - Ryan Linden - 30 points

2(t) - Nick Liversedge - 30 points

5 - Mike Morgan - 25 points

6(t) - Grant Robison - 20 points

6(t) - Adam Wheeler - 20 points

6(t) - Matthew Bollinger - 20 points

6(t) - Luke Williams - 20 points

10 - Kyle Baker - 15 points

11(t) - Ian Forsythe - 10 points

11(t) - Thomas Preiss - 10 points

11(t) - Benji Walker - 10 points

11(t) - Mitchell Zost - 10 points

Open Women

1 - Melissa White - 50 points

2(t) - Lindsey Gallo - 30 points

2(t) - Jami Grant - 30 points

2(t) - Jen Carsock - 30 points

5 - Yolanda Flamino - 25 points

6 - Jessie Hemming - 20 points

7 - Dot McMahan - 15 points

8 - Erin Lumbard - 10 points

Masters Men

1 - Andy Muchow - 60 points

2 - Paul Aufdemberge - 45 points

3 - Kevin Deyo - 20 points

4(t) - Bryan Alfonso - 15 points

4(t) - Doug Ogden - 15 points

6(t) - Ron Zywicki - 10 points

6(t) - Gary Brimmer - 10 points

8(t) - Dave Furey - 5 points

8(t) - Kennethy Flannery - 5 points

8(t) - Scott Van Strate - 5 points

Masters Women

1 - Laurie Decker - 70 points

2 - Peggy Zeeb - 60 points

3 - Maureen Pluger - 45 points

4 - Laurel Park - 35 points

5 - Monica Joyce - 20 points

6 - Julie Winter - 15 points

7(t) - Renee Jackson - 10 points

7(t) - Gayle Kuipers - 10 points

9(t) - Laura Vroon - 5 points

9(t) - Beth Ciangi - 5 points

Senior Men

1 - Timothy Emmett - 23 points

2(t) - Gerard Malaczynski - 6 points

2(t) - Dave Minier - 6 points

4(t) - Doug Goodhue - 3 points

4(t) - Jerry Johncock - 3 points

6(t) - Peter Hallop - 2 points

6(t) - Mitchell Garner - 2 points

6(t) - George Gawthrop - 2 points

6(t) - Bob Bender - 2 points

10(t) - Paul Shepard - 1 point

10(t) - Said Yehia - 1 point

Senior Women

1 - Robin Sarris-Hallop - 28 points

2 - Sharon Dolan - 9 points

3 - Grace Harrison - 4 points

4(t) - Carol Bender - 3 points

4(t) - Linda Borck - 3 points

6(t) - Jacqueline Blair - 2 points

6(t) - Liz Lancaster - 2 points

6(t) - Anne Malnor - 2 points

9(t) - Tamara Steil - 1 point

9(t) - Ann Manning - 1 point

9(t) - Susan Rook - 1 point

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- July 29, Steves 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. 17 - Playmakers Autumn Classic - Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- Sept. 22-24 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

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Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon Celebrates Volunteers is the latest Internet Television offering from Michigan Runner Television-- http://michiganrunner.tv-- and we hope you enjoy it.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Crim Festival of Races

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon

Grand Island Marthon

ING Edmonton Marathon

Milford Labor Day 30K and 10K

Playmakers Autumn Classic

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Steve's Run

http://glsp.com

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__/ RACE CALENDAR JULY - AUGUST

Saturday, July 15, 2006

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

* Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run, Sparta, Sparta High School, 8:00 am, 5KR/W, kids fun run, http://michiganapplerun.com.

Saturdday, July 29, 2006

* Alden Run, Alden, Torch Lake, 9:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Jan Cummings, jalynpi8neview@yahoo.com

* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, Munising, 7:00 am, 26.2MR, 10KR, http://greatlakesendurance.com.

* Steve's Run, Dowagiac, 9:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR/W, http://swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton High School, 6:00 am, 26.2MR, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/W,https://www.signmeup.com/52631.

* Sylvania All Women Triathlon Duathlon, Sylvania, Ohio, 8:00 am, .4MS-12MB-3MR or 1MR-12MB-3MR Web: http://eliteendeavors.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006eliteendeavors/

Saturday, August 5, 2006

* Kayla O'Mara Memorial Road Race, Goodrich, 9:00 am, 5KR/W, 1MFR, Baumans Running and Walking Shop, (810) 238-5981.

* Mark Mellon Triathlon & Duathlon, Gaylord, Otsego Lake County Park, 9:00 am, Olympic or Sprint Trithlon, Duathlon: 2MR-31MB-3.1MR Web: http://eliteendeavors.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006eliteendeavors/

* Run Clark Lake, Clark Lake, 8:30 am, 12KR, 5KR/W, 3/4K Kids Run, Pat Dwyer, (517)782-6106

* The Legend 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run, Laingsburg, Sleepy Hollow State Park, 8:00 am, http://runlegend.com.

Sunday, August 6, 2006

* Eastpointe Lions Club 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run, Eastpointe, Kennedy Park on Stephens Road, 8:30 am, (586) 393-6292

Saturday, August 12, 2006

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, Beulah, 26.2M relay, (231) 882-7212, paul@lakeshoretitle.net

* Run Thru Hell, Hell/Pinckney, Hell Creek Ranch on Cedar Lake Rd. at Paterson Lake Rd., 8:00 am, Register: http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Second Chance at Life, Hines Park Nankin Mills, Westland, 5K, 2MW, 4MInline Skate, 10M Bike, Web: http://www.secondchanceatlife.org Register: http://gaultracemanagement.com

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

* Sylvania Triathlon / Duathlon, Sylvania, Ohio, Olander Park, 7:30 am, Web: http://eliteendeavors.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006eliteendeavors/

Friday, August 18, 2006

* Howell Melon Run, Howell City Park, 7:00 pm, 10KR, 5KR, http://www.cityofhowell.org.

Saturday, August 19, 2006

* Bill's Run Richmond Run, Richmond, 8:00 am, 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, Richmond Parks and Recreation, (586) 727-3064.

* Petoskey Festival by the Bay Wellness Walk & Run, Petoskey Bayfront Park, 9:00 am, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, (231) 347-4150

Saturday, August 26, 20006

* Crim Festival of Races, Flint, 8:00 am, 10MR, 8KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot Web: http://crim.org Register: http://gaultracemanagement.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005crim/

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

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 30KR and relay, 10KR/W, inline skating and bike tour, 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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