MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - August 11, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 39

Sponsored by:

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

Sports Health Cleveland Clinic River Run, September 11-12, 2004 http://www.hermescleveland.com/River_Run/

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, September 18, 2004 Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach http://www.aatrackclub.org

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, September 18, 2004 http://www.superiorlandskiclub.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003shorerun/

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

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 24, 2004 http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com/

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Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN - LARRY EDER PREVIEWS THE 100M, POLE VAULT, SHOT PUT, 1500M

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN OLYMPIANS: TRACK & FIELD, TRIATHLON

__/ ILLINOIS VALLEY STRIDERS TIM BROE OLYMPIC FUND

__/ SEND THE CRIM YOUR STORIES

__/ GOODHUE, TOPHAM, JOHNCOCK, KILPELAINEN AMONG MASTE RS CHAMPIONS

__/ LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON WILL CLOSE TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN - LARRY EDER PREVIEWS THE 100M, POLE VAULT, SHOT PUT, 1500M

Larry Eder, Publisher of American Track & Field, Cal Track and Running Network President, provides his expert and informative overview of the Olympic Games and gives some Olympic predictions. His previews focu s on the 100m and 1500m runs, the pole vault, and the shot put. http://michiganrunner.tv/2004olympictrials_track/

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"For most of us, you go out in your life, work hard, and if you're lucky enough, make a lot of money. But there are only a few people who can call themselves Olympians."

-- Harry Marra, Director of the World's Greatest Athlete Decathlete Club, about Olympic decathlete Paul Terek, in "Livonia native doesn't w ait for Beijing" by Jo-Ann Barnas, Detroit Free Press, August 11, 2004.

__/ MICHIGAN OLYMPIANS: TRACK & FIELD, TRIATHLON

Triathlon:

Sheila Taormina, Livonia - Finals: Wednesday, August 25

Andy Potts, University of Michigan - Finals: Thursday, August 26

Track & Field

Lauryn Williams, Detroit/PA - 100m, 100m relay - Round 1: Friday, August 20

Nick Willis, University of Michigan/New Zealand - 1500m - Round 1: Friday, August 20

Kevin Sullivan, University of Michigan/Ontario - 1500m - Round 1 Friday, August 20

Jamie Nieto, Eastern Michigan/ Sacramento, CA - High Jump - Qualifying Round, Friday, August 20

Dathan Ritzenhein, Rockford/U of Colorado - 10,000m - Final: Friday, August 20

Paul Terek, Livonia/ Michigan State - Decathlon - Day 1: Monday, August 23 Day 2, Tuesday, August 24 Tim Broe, Ann Arbor - 5000m - Round 1: Wednesday, August 25 For the complete schedule and results see:

http://www.athens2004.com/en/results/results

Athens time is 7 hours ahead; NBC's coverage will sometimes be delay ed. The complete TV schedule is http://nbcolympics.com.

Our predictions:

Sheila Taormina - Gold

Andy Potts - top 5

Lauryn Williams - finals

Nick Willis - finals

Kevin Sullivan - semi-finals

Jamie Nieto - finals

Dathan Ritzenhein - recovering from injury; will tough it out to finish

Paul Terek - top ten

Tim Broe - finals

__/ ILLINOIS VALLEY STRIDERS - TIM BROE OLYMPIC FUND

Phil Lockwood of the Illinois Valley Striders sent us this news: PEORIA, ILLINOIS - August 3, 2004 - The Illinois Valley Striders Board of Directors authorized the creation of the "Tim Broe Olympic Fund" at its monthly meeting Tuesday, August 3. The purpose of this fund is to ensu re Diane Broe, Tim's Mother, will share in her son's Olympic experience Tim Broe will represent the United States Track and Field Team in the 5 000 Meter Run at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The 5000 Meters qualifying heats will be run on Wednesday, August 25 with the Finals to be run on Saturday, August 28. Contributions to the fun d will cover travel, accommodations and ticket costs.

Anyone wishing to contribute to this fund should send checks payable to : "IVS Tim Broe Olympic Fund"

c/o Dr. Clifford Brown Treasurer

Illinois Valley Striders

211 Wolf Road

Peoria, Illinois 61614

In addition, active.com, our on-line registration service partner, has set up an secure, on-line donation site at http://www.active.com/donate/ timbroe.

"Based on his current form, Tim has an excellent shot at making the Olympic Finals," says Ed McGraw, IVS Co- Founder and Tim Broe's high school coach. "It's very appropriate for Ti m's Mom to join him in Athens. She has been his strongest supporter through all of the ups and downs in his running career."

A graduate of East Peoria Community High School and the University of Alabama, Tim Broe is a six- time USATF National Champion; the 2002 Steamboat Classic Champion; the 2000 NCAA Steeplechase Champion, and a four -time Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Champion. In 2002, he set the American Record for the Indoor 3000 Meter Run (7:39.23). Tim has been a memb er of the Illinois Valley Striders since he began running competitively in high school.Founded in 1974, the mission of the Illinois Valley Striders i s to promote running fitness as a life sport while striving to enhance the community. IVS serves its members, the running community, and the co mmunity at large through its active involvement in programs, events and organizations/issues that satisfy this mission.

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Also, check out Chris Lear's related essay "Ticket to Athens":

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/daily_news/1,5039,0-0-0-0----08-10- 2004,00.html#bell

__/ SEND THE CRIM YOUR STORIES

FLINT--The post race stories are passionate, inspirational, hilarious, and emotional. Too often, Sherlynn Everly says, they are also lost after t he telling. Everly, Crim Festival of Races executive director, and her staff intend to capture those stories in book being edited by Anthony R. Ellis, M.D. The staff is seeking stories that answer such questions as: What inspired you to run the Crim? What did you have to overcome to finish th e Crim? Why do you come back each year? If you aren't a runner, why a re you involved in the Crim? What's your favorite anecdote or funniest C rim memory?

Everly says about 50 stories, ranging from 300 to 1,500 words, will be chosen for inclusion. Contributors whose stories are selected will receiv e a free copy of the book. Profits will support the CRIM and its charities. Submissions should be mailed to: Crim Stories, Anthony R. Ellis, M.D., P. O. Box 320401, Flint Township, Michigan, 48532.

Stories may also be submitted electronically to TheTaoRunner@yahoo. com.

__/ GOODHUE, TOPHAM, JOHNCOCK, KILPELAINEN AMONG MASTE RS CHAMPIONS

Some of us only dream of competing in the steeplechase or the javelin; others take on their peers at Masters track meets. Over four days in Decatur, Illinois, several Michigan athletes took on the best in the nation and left as USATF National Masters Champions:

Doug Goodhue, Milford, M60 10000m, 1st: 37:16.11

Nicole Lycan, Lawton, W30-99 2000m Steeplechase, 1st: 7:51.83

Debbie Topham, Mayville, W50, 10,000m Race Walk, 1st: 58:13

Jerry Johncock, Grand Rapids, M75, 10000m, 1st: 49:03.37

Matti Kilpelainen, Canton, M55 Pole Vault, 1st: 3.80m

Bill Reed, Scotts, M50-59 5000m Race Walk, 1st: 55:55.0

Chuck Sochor, Gowen, M75 100m hurdles, 1st: 1:04.29; Pentathlon, 1st: 1500m, lj, 200m

For complete results see http://usatf.org/events/2004/ USAMastersOutdoorTFChampionships/schedule.asp

__/ LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON WILL CLOSE TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT

If you're thinking about running the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon October 10, you have until tomorrow night to sign up. Race officials announced today, "Registration will reach the event's cap of 40,000 tomorrow. As such, registration will close at Midnight on Thursday, August 12. Register now at http://www.chicagomarathon.com/page_L2.aspx?subMenu=4& Page_ID=18&Nav_2_ID=6&Page_Title=2004%20Registration to ensure your spot in this year's race.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, 10 Mile, August 28

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 24

__/ RACE CALENDAR August 13-29

* Olympic Games, Athens, Greece http://www.olympic-usa.org/, Athletics (track & field) begins August 18.

Saturday, August 14

* Run Thru Hell, Pinckney/Hell, 8:00 anm, 10MR, 4.8 MR http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Crystal Lake Team Marathon, Beulah, 8:00 am, 26.2 M Team Relay, Paul Szymanski, (231) 882-7212 Sunday, August 15

* Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run, Auburn Hills & Royal Oak, 8:00 am, 4-16 MR, http://hansons-running.com

* Perfect 10-Miler & SELREC 2 Miler Classic, Lyndhurst, OH, 7:30 am, 10MR, 2MR, Ralph Staph, (216) 378-6854.

Saturday, August 21 - CANCELLED

* St. Ignace Classic, St. Ignace, 8:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, http://www.stignace.com

Saturday, August 28

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

Sunday, August 29

* Hansons Marathon Training Run, Auburn Hills, 8:00 am, 2-16 MR, http://hansons-running.com

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