__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/__/ MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - July 7, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 36

Sponsored by:

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/

Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races, Appleton, WI, September 24 & 25 Includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, PowerWalk, Relay, 5K, Kids Fun Run

http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org

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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__/ KEWEENAW TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL, JULY 9-10

__/ GOOD DEALS ON HOTELS, TRAIN: SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATRFRONT MARATHON

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD

__/ HALF2RUN MEMBERSHIP EXCEEDS 500

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS:

-- FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN - 25K

-- LUDINGTON LAKE STRIDE - HALF MARATHON

-- FIFTH THIRD BANK SOLSTICE RUN - 5K

-- VOLKSLAUFE 20K

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROADS

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK AND FIELD

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - JULY-AUGUST

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

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__/ KEWEENAW TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL, JULY 9-10 You don't have to do all the runs offered at this two-day festival in the glorious Keweenaw Peninsula. Treat yourself to one of the challenging runs: an 8K, a 5.8 (approximately) hill climb, and a 25K. For Festival bragging rights you can do all three. Here's your excuse to experience one of the planet's most beautiful places. http:// www.keweenawtrails.com __/ GOOD DEALS ON HOTELS, TRAIN: SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATRFRONT MARATHON

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon director, Alan Brookes, is keeping us posted on good deals available for the September 25 marathon and half marathon:

-- Fabulous, red "Climalite" adidas technical t-shirts still available for marathoners. Sign up today to claim yours! [women's as well as men's sizes available.

-- Hotels filling up fast--Renaissance [Skydome] Hotel now SOLD OUT. Book now to avoid disappointment, and get the best deals and locations, near the Start & Finish line. http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/travel_hotels.htm

-- VIA Rail deals announced--35% OFF return fares for STWM weekend. Montreal now $144.30; Kingston $91; Belleville $61.10; Windsor/Detroit $106.30; Sarnia/Port Huron $92.30; Ottawa $132.60; Niagara Falls $39...and more... Relax on the train. Alight at Union Station, 400metres from hotels and Start/Finish.

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/travel_gethere.htm#train

It might also be worthwhile mentioning that while a passport is always a good idea, at this time, a passport is NOT required for US citizens entering Canada--just a birth certificate and a photo ID. For more info. see: http://www.torontotourism.com/Visitor/TOEssentials/ BordersCustoms.htm

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD

-- Frankenmuth - The Frankenmuth Jaycees celebrated the 30th Volkslaufethis 4th of July with beautiful weather and 30th anniversary finishing medals for all in the 5,10 & 20K races. Kevin Hanson, as always, is among the regulars, as is his Stevenson, Sterling Heights cross country team.

Kevin said there'll be a big contingent of Hansons, Verrans, Sells, and Briney's in Helsinki to cheer on the three Hanson-Brooks athletes in the World Marathon championships. Clint Verran, Brian Sell and Trent Briney are all on the US team competing in the marathon on August 13 in Helsinki. We also congratulate Mark Bauman for completing his 30th Volkslaufe, too.

__/ HALF2RUN MEMBERSHIP EXCEEDS 500

Half marathon events stop playing second fiddle to the marathon at Half-2-Run, the running club that prides itself on "Not going all the way". The lofty goal of club members is to run "Half the Marathon in Half the States."

Half2Run.com launched in early November 2004, and today has more than 500 members representing 45 states and Canada. Member benefits include entry to sold out events like the Indy Mini Marathon, discounts on race entries and other special club perks. On Half2Run.com members can chart their progress in "My Race List," submit stories about their half-marathon adventures, find and add half marathons in the Half Marathon Calendar and chat with other members. For more information visit http://www.half2run.com or contact susan@half2run.com.

-- From a Half2Run press release

FINALLY:

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN - 25K

Open Men

Brian Sell, 1st, 1:15:27, 50 points

Clint Verran, 2nd, 1:18:11, 25 points

Paul Aufdemberge, 3rd, 1:18:52, 15 points (+ 30 masters)

Open Women

Leah Daniel, 1st, 1:32:31, 50 points

Kendra Lowe, 2nd, 1:38:30, 25 points

Amy Wing, 3rd, 1:39:46, 15 points

Masters Men

Paul Aufdemberge, 1st, 1:18:52, 30 points

Mike Scannell, 2nd, 1:23:54, 20 points

Henry Hofman, 3rd, 1:32:15, 10 points

Masters Women

Kathy Andersen, 1st, 1:48:40, 30 points

Amy Gunneson, 2nd, 1:53:05, 20 points

Renee Jackson, 3rd, 1:54:08, 10 points

Senior Men

Gerard Malaczynski, 1st, 1:42:15 (age graded: 1:23:25)

Doug Goodhue, 2nd, 1:42:19 (age graded: 1:23:39)

Scott Liversedge, 3rd, 1:34:48 (age graded: 1:24:23)

Senior Women

Sharon Dolan, 1st, 2:04:08 (age-graded 1:36:27)

Grace Harrison, 2nd, 1:59:16 (age-graded 1:37:56)

Liz Lancaster, 3rd, 2:15:52 (age-graded 1:39:13)

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - LUDINGTON LAKE STRIDE HALF MARATHON

Open Women

Julie Smith, 1st, 1:25:34, 30 points

Jen Carsok, 2nd, 1:28:29, 20 points

Gayle Kuipers, 3rd, 1:32:02, 10 points (+ 15 masters)

Open Men

Jacques Henning, 1st, 1:12:56, 30 points

Luke Williams, 2nd, 1:16:19, 20 points

John Lipa, 3rd, 1:18:37, 10 points

Masters Women

Gayle Kuipers, 1st, 1:32:02, 15 points

Kathy Andersen, 2nd, 1:33:33, 10 points

Ann Remmers, 3rd, 1:37:23, 5 points

Masters Men

Andy Muchow, 1st, 1:20:12, 15 points

Kevin Deyo, 2nd, 1:24:20, 10 points

Bruce Harrison, 3rd, 1:24:335, 5 points

Senior Women

Grace Harrison, 1st, 1:42:44, (age graded: 1:24:10), 3 points

Carol Bender, 2nd, 1:52:05 (age graded: 1:24:52), 2 points

Tamara Steil, 3rd, 1:45:50 (age graded: 1:33:47), 1 point

Senior Men

Brian Doty, 1st, 1:35:00 (age graded: 1:21:04), 3 points

Mike Mullen, 2nd, 1:34:19 (age-graded: 1:21:55), 2 points

Stan Curtiss, 3rd, 1:47:51 (age-graded: 1:22:25), 1 point

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - FIFTH THIRD BANK SOLSTICE RUN - 5K

Open Men

Boaz Chemboiywo, 1st, 14:31, 30 points

Steve Crane, 2nd, 15:16, 20 points

Nick Stanko, 3rd, 15:20, 10 points

Open Women

Laurel Park, 1st, 17:44, 30 points (=15 masters)

Heather Sirko, 2nd, 18:22, 20 points

Patricia Murray, 3rd, 19:01, 10 points

Masters Men

Dave Furey, 1st, 16:54, 15 points

Robert Duerksen, 2nd, 17:31, 10 points

David Watkins, 3rd, 17:54, 5 points

Masters Women

Laurel Park, 1st, 17:44, 15 points

Ann Remmers, 2nd, 20:19, 10 points

Suzanne White, 3rd, 23:43, 5 points

Senior Men

James Carlton, 1st, 18:43 (age graded: 15:02), 3 points

Gerard Malaczynski, 2nd, 19:19 (age graded: 15:22), 2 points

David Burkhart, 3rd, 18:40 (age graded: 16:32), 1 point

Senior Women

Grace Harrison, 1st, 22:17 (age graded: 17:59)

Maggy Zidar, 2nd, 24:33, (age graded: 20:26)

Shirley Torrence, 3rd, 28:24 (age graded: 22:40)

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES RESULTS - VOLKSLAUFE - 20K

Open Women

Kimberly Peterson, 1st, 1:20:02, 30 points

Marybeth Reader, 2nd, 1:21:31, 20 points

Gayle Kuipers, 3rd, 1:27:41, 10 points (+15 masters)

Open Men

Nick Stanko, 1st, 1:05:19, 30 points

Nicholas Mockeridge, 2nd, 1:08:04, 20 points

Jonathan Hodge, 3rd, 1:09:17, 10 points

Masters Women

Gayle Kuipers, 1st, 1:27:41, 15 points

Linda Ewing, 2nd, 1:29:11, 10 points

Lulu Byrd, 3rd, 1:30:03, 5 points

Masters Men

Scott Liversedge, 1st, 1:18:18, 15 points

John Niven, 2nd, 2nd, 10 points

Dave Wolbert, 3rd, 1:18:53, 5 points

Senior Women

Grace Harrison, 1st, 1:37:33 (age graded: 1:19:52), 3 points

Liz Lancaster, 2nd, 1:53:16 (age graded: 1:22:27), 2 points

Cathy Detman, 3rd, 2:02:29 (age graded: 1:31:30), 1 point

Senior Men

Doug Goodhue, 1st, 1;21:46 (age graded: 1:05:52), 3 points

Gerard Malaczynski, 2nd, 1:24:03 (aage graded: 1:07:43), 2 points

Jerry Johncock, 3rd, 1:42:31 (age graded: 1:09:35), 1 point

Scott Liversedge, 4th, 1:18:18 (age graded (1:09:40), 0 points

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES STANDINGS

Open Men

1) Nick Stanko, 90 points

2) Brian Sell, 50 points

3-tie) James Gale, 30 points

3-tie) Luke Williams, 30 points

3-tie) Boaz Cheboiywo, 30 points

Open Women

1) Leah Daniel. 50 points

2-tie) Morgan Royal, 30 points

2-tie) Kelly Harris, 30 points

2-tie) Julie Smith, 30 points

2-tie) Kimberly Peterson, 30 points

Masters Men

1) Paul Aufdemberge, 45 points

2) Mike Scannell, 35 points

3) Andy Muchow, 25 points

Masters Women

1) Gayle Kuipers, 50 points

2) Laurel Park, 45 points

3-tie) Ann Remmers, 40 points

3-tie) Kathy Andersen, 40 points

Senior Men

1) Scott Liversedge, 17 points

2) Gerard Malaczynski, 13 points

3) Doug Goodhue, 7 points

Senior Women

1) Grace Harrison, 34 points

2) Donna Olson, 9 points

3) Sharon Dolan, 6 points

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROADS

What would a week be without Paul Aufdemberge's appearing in "Great Performances"?

This week, Paul took 3rd place masters honors in the extremely competitive Peachtree Roadrace 10K on July 4. Paul won $500 for his time of 31:04 on the hilly course.

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - TRACK & FIELD

-- Nick Willis: Broke John Walker's NZ 1500 record, set in 1976, 3:32.38 Golden League Meet, Paris, July 2.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

Nine best finishes count for Michigan Runner of the Year; Fifth Third Riverbank Run, Crim 10 Mile, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon each award double points.

St. Patrick's Day 8K, Bay City - March 20

Tax Trot 15K, Flushing - April 16

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 14

Ludington Lake Stride Half Marathon, Ludington - June 18

Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run 5K, Northville - June 25

Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4

The Legend 10 Mile Trail Run, Laingsburg - August 6

The Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint - August 27

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco Wild Card / Half Marathon, Marquette - October 1

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Detroit, October 23

Changes: Cadillac Festival of Races 10K - September 5, 2005 Race is being held, but will not be part of the 2005 Michigan Runner Race Series. Michigan Runner magazine can't effectively notifiy subscribers that the race is back on.

New Date: Lake Superior Shore Run

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

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

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 3, Milford Labor Day 30K & 10K, Milford

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

September 17, Harvest Stompede, Leelanaw Peninsula/Traverse City

September 23-25, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto

October 1, Red October Run, Wayne

October 23, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - Jennie

October 23, Niagra Fallsview Casino International Marathon - Art

November 13, Big Bird Run, Roseville

_/ RACE CALENDAR - JULY-AUGUST

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

Saturday, July 23

* Embrace the Dirt 5 Mile Trail Run, Pinckney, 9:00 am http://runningfit.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

Saturday, August 6, 2005

* Run Clark Lake, 8:30 am, Clark Lake, 12KR, 5KR/W, kids run, Pat Dwyer, (517) 782-6101, patdwyer@prodigy.net.

* The Legend 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run, 8:00 am, Laingsburg, Sleepy Hollow State Park, http://runningfit.com. Michigan Runner Race Series Trail Run.

Sunday, August 7, 2005

* Eastpointe Lions Club 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30 am, Eastpointe, Kennedy Park on Stephens Road, Kim Lubinski, schobiek@aol.com, (586) 776-1918.

Saturday, August 13, 2005

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, 8:30 am, Beulah, Paul Szymanski, (231) 882-7212, paul@lakeshoretitle.net.

* Run Thru Hell, 8:00 am, Pinckney, 10MR, 4.8MR, Harrison Hensley, (734_878-67640.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

* Summer Training Run/Walk on the Crim Course, 8:00 am, Flint, no registration, no awards, http://riverbendstriders.com

Saturday, August 20, 2005

* Bill's Run Richmond Run, 8:00 am, Richmond, 8KR, 5KW, 1MFR, Stacey VanKieth, (586) 727.7571, ex. 105.

* Petoskey Festival by the Bayy Wellness Walk & Run, 9:00 am, Petoskey, Bayfront Park, Michele Sturt, mstrurt@chargtermi.net.

Saturday, August 27, 2005

* Crim Festival of Races, 8:00 am, Flint, 10MR, 8MR/W, 5MR/W, 1MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot, http://crim.org. Michigan Runner Race Series 10 M

__/ 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, 30KR, 10KR, 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

Sunday, October 16, 2005

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, Columbus, Ohio, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, relay, kids run, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relays, http://torontomarathon.com.

Saturday, October 23, 2005

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, Detroit, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KFR/W, http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com.

* Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, 9:30 am, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR / Wheel, 13.1MR /Wheel, 5KR, http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Sunday, October 30, 2005

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 2 person relay, http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

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