MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - July 24, 2003 - v.2, no.38

Sponsored by:

Standard Federal Bank 10K Series: Kalamazoo 8/16; Auburn Hills 9/13 - http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Running Fit - http://runningfit.com - Presenting the Doug Kurtis Marathon Training Series: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/

The Crim Festival of Races, August 23 - http://crim.org Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 5, 2003 - http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com Dundee Internet Services - http://dundee.net

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__/ WATCH GALYAN'S NORTHVILLE SOLSTICE RUN ON COMCAST BEGINNING TUESDAY

__/ ALDEN RUN, SATURDAY, JULY 26

__/ ELLEN'S RACE, EAST LANSING, SUNDAY, JULY 27

__/ CARROLLTON CHARITY ROAD RACES, SUNDAY, JULY 27

__/ TRY THE TRI IN GAYLORD, AUGUST 2

__/ PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT EASTPOINTE LIONS CLUB 5K, AUGUST 3

__/ PART III: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: MOTIVATION

__/ CHECK OUT THE HANNIBAL CANNIBAL'S CANNIBAL HILL- RUNNING NETWORK TV

__/ BOB BUSQUART INTERVIEW ON RUNNER'S WORLD

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ WATCH GALYAN'S NORTHVILLE SOLSTICE RUN ON COMCAST BEGINNING TUESDAY Comcast will begin showing the June 21 Galyan's Northville Solstice Run beginning Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 pm. Comcast Channel 25 is available in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, Westland, Romulus, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, and Van Buren Township. The half hour show will be repeated Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm and Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 pm. Gary Grace of Comcast has produced a terrific show which features the 5K run/walk, the kids run and interviews with winners and mid-pack runners. Doug Kurtis and Jennie McCafferty announce the race as it unfolds.

The schedule is

Tuesday, July 29th at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 31st at 8:30 p.m.

__/ ALDEN RUN, SATURDAY, JULY 26 You'll find the Alden Run in Northwest Lower Peninsula between Traverse City and East Jordan. The 5K and 10K share brutal starts up a hill out of town, the but payoff is terrific: cross country-style runs, views and downhills after. Alden is on Torch Lake, whose sparkling green must be seen to be believed, and hosts an arts-and-crafts fair/huge garage sale near the finishline.. Phone (231) 331-6620 or email jalynpineview@yahoo.com. -- Scott Sullivan

__/ ELLEN'S RACE, EAST LANSING, SUNDAY, JULY 27 Celebrates the life of Ellen Osborn, an East Lansing fourth-grader who died in 1993, plus the joys of childhood, friends and family. The fast, flat 5K starts and ends at Pinecrest Elementary School, making a figure- eight through neighborhoods. Post-race activities are superb. Visit http://www.apin.com/ellen/home or phone (517) 337-4461. -- Art McCafferty

__/ CARROLLTON CHARITY ROAD RACES, SUNDAY, JULY 27 Yes, there is a summer marathon in Michigan: it's the four-year-old Carrollton Charity Road Race marathon. 20K, 10K, and 5K races are being held, too. The access is easy off I-75 near Saginaw, using I-675 bypass. Both the start and the finish lines are at Carrollton High School, 1235 Mapleridge Road.

Both the Marathon and 20K take advantage of early-morning cool and start at 6:00 am. An early bird start at 5:00 am is available,, too--upon request. The 10K and 5K begin at 8:15 am. All events are on a flat-fast certified 5K course. Registration is available online at https://www.signmeupsports.com/. For more information visit http://www.carrollton.k12.mi.us/chs/carrolltoncharityroadraces.htm or call (989) 753-7261.

__/ TRY THE TRI IN GAYLORD, AUGUST 2 The Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon is in its 23rd year. This is one of the longest continually-staged swim-bike-run races in the world. Features 1K swim in Otsego Lake, 50K bike with impressive hills, then flat out-and back 10K run that lets you size up your competion. Many athletes camp on-site, Otsego County Park; sign up early, if that's your plan. Kid's Tri and shorter Twilight Tri are held in the afternoon and evening. Phone (989) 734.6521 or register online at http://www.cooltri.com. --Art McCafferty

__/ PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT EASTPOINTE LIONS CLUB 5K, AUGUST 3 Eastpointe (near Detroit's Grosse Pointes) hosts this second-annual run/ walk at Kennedy Park, on Stephens Road, starting at 8:15 am. There's a mile fun run/walk as well, Entry fee includes all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Phone (586) 776-1918 or email lschobiek@aol.com.

__/ PART III: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: MOTIVATION Doug Kurtis has tips to stay motivated during marathon training. Tune in for Part III of the twelve part series sponsored by Running Fit (http://runningfit.com). Also, check out Doug's Doug training charts for First Timers, Intermediate, Advanced, and Ace marathoners. http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon.

__/ CHECK OUT THE HANNIBAL CANNIBAL'S CANNIBAL HILL - RUNNING NETWORK TV Seven years ago runner Martin Meyer and the Hannibal Hospital Foundation started this race along the Mississippi River in Mark Twain's home town of Hannibal, Missouri. The 5K & 10K race courses takes advantage of the stunning river views at the top of Lovers Leap, but you have to get there first. The race is now a classic and the Lovers Leap hill is now known as The Cannibal. Running Network TV captured the 2003 event during Hannibal's Tom Sawyer Days on July 5. http://michiganrunner.tv/2003hannibal/

__/ BOB BUSQUART INTERVIEW ON RUNNER'S WORLD ONLINE Former St. Clare Shores resident, Bob Busquart, is training for the Olympic Marathon Trials with the Hansons' Olympic Development Program in Rochester. Busquart qualified for the Trials at Grandma's Marathon in June with a 2:20:20. In the Runner's World interview, Busquart talks about his high school running in Michigan, his college years in Alabama and his current training with Hansons. http://www.runnersworld.com - July 15, 2003

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"God bless gravity." -- Runner descending the Hannibal Cannibal hill on July 5, 2003

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

***Standings after 5 races***

*Women*

Janet Becker, 85 points, 1st Open

Laura Murphy, 50 points, 2nd Open (tie)

Laura Ankrum, 50 points, 2nd Open (tie)

Laurie Decker, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Robin Sarris Hallop, 30 points, 1st Master (tie)

Maureen Pluger, 25 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Lisa Hesse, 25 pointe, 3rd Master (tie)

Diane Arbanas 7 points, 1st Senior

Karen Benardino, 6 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

Liz Lancaster, 6 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

*Men*

Chris Glowacki, 85 points, 1st Open; 1st Master

Mike Scannell, 65 points, 2nd Open, 2nd Master

Ryan Shay, 50 points, 3rd Open

Kris Warszawski, 25 points, 3rd Master

James Carlton, 10 points, 1st Senior

Gary Wolfram, 8 points, 2nd Senior

Peter Polidori, 6 points, 3rd Senior

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

Next up: 8K - Allen Park - August 2 - Allen Park

10 Mile - Crim Festival of Races - August 23 - Flint

10K (2 of 2) - Cadillac Labor Day - September 1 - Cadillac

5K - John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge - Sept. 20 - Milford

Wild Card - Capital City River Run 10 Mile - September 28 - Lansing

Marathon - Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - October 5 - Detroit

Completed:

1/2 Marathon - Borgess Run - April 26 - Kalamazoo

Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25K, May 10

Rose Run, 10K - June 14 - Jackson

Chronicle Seaway, 15K - June 28 - Muskegon

Volkslaufe, 20K - July 4 - Frankenmuth

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

The Michigan Runner TV Show (http://michiganrunner.tv) is featuring the following Internet Television shows this season. Some shows are also featured on the Running Network (http://runningnetwork.com).

**Training**

Doug Kurtis Marathon Training Series, 12 weeks of marathon tips and advice from the man who has won more marathons than anyone. Now showing: Parts 1-3. http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/

**Events**

Hannibal Cannibal, MO, July 5, 2003 (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003hannibal)

The Great Race-Elkart, IN, May 24-26, 2003 (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003greatrace/)

Michigan Indoor Track Series Championship (High School: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003mits/) (Now showing)

LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle-Chicago, IL (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003shamrock/)

Great Wall Marathon (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003greatwall/)

Running Fit-Trail Marathon and Half Marathon-Pinckney, MI (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

Forest City Road Races, London, Ontario, May 11, 2003 (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003forestcity/

Steve's Run-Dowagiac, MI

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

Dances with Dirt -Pinckney, MI

Harvest Stompede, Leelanau Peninsula/Suttons Bay, MI

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon

25th Annual Big Bird Run-Roseville, MI

Belle Isle 33rd New Years Eve Run, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI **Interviews**

Pat Ball - Preview of 2003 Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, Relay and Compuware 5K (now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003detroitpreview.html)

Tim Broe - An Interview (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003timbroe/)

Boaz Cheboiywo - An Interview (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/ 2003boaz/)

John Goodridge-Coaching High School & College Runners, Part I (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003goodridge1)

Dick Beardsley- Staying The Course (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003beardsley/)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part I (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003hansons1/)

Nancy Clark-Food Guide for Marathon Runners (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003nancyclark/)

Frank Shorter-Catching the Cheaters (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003shorter/)

Mark Will-Weber- The Quotable Runner (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003quotable_runner/)

Allan Steinfeld-Directing the New York Marathon (Now Showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003steinfeld/)

Collette Liss- Training for World Cross Country Championships (Now Showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003collette)

Chris Lear-Sub 4:00, Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile (Now Showing:http://michiganrunner.tv/2003chrislear/)

Keith and Kevin Hanson-Olympic Development Program Part II

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

__/ 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, July 26

* The Alden Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, Alden-Torch Lake, 9:00 am, (231) 331- 6620, swilliams@torchlake.com

* Steve's Run, 10KR, 5KR/W,k 1KFR/W, Dowagiac, (269) 782.1210, http://www.smc.cc.mi.us/fireup/stevesrun/

Sunday, July 27

* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton, 26.2MR, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/ W, 6:00 am, Craig Douglas, (989) 753-7261.

* Ellen's Race, 5KR/W, East Lansing, 9:00 am, (517) 337.4461, http:// www.ellensrace.com

Saturday, August 2

* Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon & Duathlon, Gaylord, .6MS-31MB - 6.2MR, 3.1MR-31MB-3.1MR, 9:00 am; 50ydS, 1 or 2MB, 3/4MR, 2:00 pm; 200 ydS, 12MB, 3MR, 6:00 pm, (989) 732.6521 http://www.cooltri.com

* Billy Mills Fun Run, 5KR/W, 10KR/W, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, hsmith@saulttribe.net

Sunday, August 3

* Eastpointe Lions Club Ox Roast, 5KR/W, 1MR/W, Eastpointe, 8:15 am, (586) 776-1918

Saturday, August 9 * Run Thru Hell, Hell/Pinckney, 10MR, 4.8MR, 8:00 am, Harrison Hensley, (734) 878-6640

Saturday, August 16

* Bill's Run Richmond Run, 8KR, 5KW, 1MFR, Richmond, 8:00 am, (586) 727-7571, ex. 105, http://www.ci.richmond.mi.us

* St. Ignace Classic, 5KR, 10KR/W, Kid's Run, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Kalamazoo, 8:30 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

Sunday, August 17

* Might Mac Boat Cruise, 25MB, 40MB, 50MB, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, (810) 338.6660, http://www.stignace.com

Friday, August 22

Howell Melon Run, 10KR, 5K, 1MR, Howell, 6:30 pm, (517) 546.0693, http://www.gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, August 23

* The Crim Festival of Races, 10MR, 8KR/W, 5KW/R, 1MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot, Flint, 8:00 am, (810) 235.3396, http://www.crim.org

Saturday, August 30

* Celebrate Westlake, 5MR, 3.4MW, 5.5M Inline Skate, Kids FR, Westlake, Ohio, 7:45 AM, (440) 808.5700, http://celebratewestlake.com

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

* Standard Federal Detroit Jazz Fest 4 Mile Run, 8:00 am, Hart Plaza, Doug Kurtis, 313 963-2366, dkurtis@peoplepc.com, http:// www.musichall.org

Monday, September 1

* Cadillac Festival of Races, 10KR, 5KR, Triathlon: 5KR, 1MB,m 2MS, 9:00 am Glenn Bathrick, (231) 775-4402.

* Mercy General Health Partners Run for Your Health 5K, Muskegon, 8:30 am, 231-739-4885, http://www.mghp.c om.

Saturday, September 6

* Dances with Dirt, Pinckney, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, 6:00 am, http://danceswithdirt.com.

* Mackinac Eight Mile Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

* Reeds Lake Triathlon, Grand Rapids, 7:30 am, (616) 949.1750, http:// www.classicrace.com

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Cleveland, 8:15 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

* Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon, 8:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, (248) 437-6254, http://www.slxc.com

Sunday, September 7

* River Run Half Marathon & 5K, 13.1MR, Relay, In-line Skate, Cleveland, 7:50 am, (216) 623.9933, http://www.hermescleveland.com

Saturday, September 13

* Standard Federal Bank 10K, 10KR, Auburn Hills, 8:00 am, Carey Pinkowski, (877) 904-5408, http://standardfederalbank10K.com

* Harvest Stompede, 5KR/W, 15KR, Leelanaw Peninsula, 9:30 am, http:/ /www.lpwines.com/harvest-stompede.shtml

* Saturday, September 20

Mt. Baldhead Challenge, 15K, Certified 5K, 1K Kids Fun Run, Saugatuck-Douglas, (616) 395-3281, http://www.mtbaldhead.com

Saturday, September 27, 2003

* Silver Valley Trail Run, East Tawas, 7MR, 5KFR/W, 10:00 am, Butch Short, (989)362.5850.

Sunday, September 28, 2003

* Capital City River Run, Lansing, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20MR (training), 10M 3 person team relay, 1MKR, 1/4 MKR, Dick Miles, 517.332.2681, http:// www.ccriverrun.org. 10 Mile is Michigan Runner Race Series Wild Card.

Saturday, October 4

* Red October Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MKF, Wayne, 9:50 am, Cynthia Cook, 313.586.5486, http://gaultracemanagement.com.

Sunday, October 5

* Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, 26.2MR, relays, 5K, (313) 226.6676, http://www.freep.com/marathon/

Saturday, October 11

* Akron Marathon, 26.2MR, 5 person team relays, Akron, Ohio, (877) 375.2786, http://www.akronmarathon.org

Saturday, October 25

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, Riverbend Striders, (810) 659-6493, http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com

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