MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - August 25, 2004 - Vol. 3, no. 41 Sponsored by:

Crim Festival of Races, August 28, 2004 http://crim.org

Ironman Live to Visit Crim Expo Please stop by the Ironman Live Booth During the Crim Expo or Visit us online at http://ironmanlive.com

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/

Scotyiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 26, 2004 --"a great course to run a PR on..." http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Columbus Marathon - October 17, 2004 More info and registration online at http://www.columbusmarathon.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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__/ CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES: EVENTS FOR EVERYONE THIS WEE KEND

__/ MICHIGAN TRAVEL TV: MUSKEGON'S CHRONICLE SEAWAY

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ OLYMPIC GAMES: WHAT A WEEK!

__/ GARY MORGAN IS HAVING FUN IN ATHENS:

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ RACE CALENDAR __/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/ __/ __/__/

__/ CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES: EVENTS FOR EVERYONE THIS WEE KEND

The Crim Festival of Races begins tomorrow in Flint. If you've never run one of the Crim races, it's not too late to sign up online (http:// crim.org) or in person at the Crim Sports and Fitness Expo. In addition to the 10 Mile, the Crim features race-walking, an 8K run, 5K run, 1 Mile run, and walks of 8K, 5K and 1 Mile. Kids can run the famous Teddy Bear Trot. Also, you won't want to miss John (The Penguin) Bingham's clinic "No Need for Speed" at 3:30 Friday at the Riverfront Ch aracter Inn.

Expo hours, packet pick-up and late registration:

Thursday, August 26, 4-8pm

Friday, August 27, 11am-9

Saturday, August 28, 6:30 am-Noon

While you are at the expo, stop by the Michigan Runner booth and say "Hi." Of course, you'll want to catch the great post- race party on Saturday,

9am-4pm. For the complete schedule, see http://crim.org .

__/ MICHIGAN TRAVEL TV: MUSKEGON'S CHRONICLE SEAWAY

We had a great time running Muskegon's Chronicle Seaway 15K and visiting Muskegon during the Summer Celebration. The 15K course is a wonderful tour of Muskegon's new waterfront.

Celebrate with us on Michigan Travel TV:

http://michigantravel.tv/2004muskegon/ __/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I'm thrilled. It was almost a perfect race for me. Yes, it was hot, but I felt strong. I'm so sweaty and so happy. When I entered the stadium , I didn't know if I was in fourth place or third. When I heard the announce r say third, I burst into tears. I couldn't control myself. With the course and the history, it's all just wonderful."

-- Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor

__/ OLYMPIC GAMES: WHAT A WEEK!

We all got choked up watching Deena Kastor run that incredible marath on Sunday and find out when she entered the stadium that she was in the position for the bronze medal -- the first American woman to medal in the marathon since Joan Benoit. We were also happ y to see six- time Crim winner Catherine Ndereba take the silver medal and avenge her disappointment at being left off the Kenyan team for the games in Sy dney.

We're also delighted with Detroiter Lauryn Williams silver medal in the 100 meter race. She's poised, gracious, and fast. Lauryn competed for the University of Miami until she turned pro after the U.S. Olympic Trials.

And El G, the world'd greatest miler, Hicham El Gerrouj, finally won gold in the 1500 meter final yesterday. After falling in Atlanta, and getting beat in Sydney, he pulled ahead of Bernard Lagat to win the gold. You can see the race at

http://www.joffroirunning.com/videos.html

Triathlete and medal hopeful Sheila Taormina led the swim, finished the bike section in second place, but dropped way back in the run due to a stress fracture. The 2004 World Champion finished in 23rd place.

Today, we'll be checking the Internet to find out how Tim Broe does in the 5000 meter semi-final. Tim is in the second heat, scheduled for 1:00 EDT today. NBC will carry the race in the 12:30 am to 2:00 am time slot. We're hoping that Ca nadian Broadcasting will carry the live race this afternoon. We check results at http://www.athens2004.com. For track and field results click on "Athletics"

__/ GARY MORGAN IS HAVING FUN IN ATHENS:

1988 Olympian Gary Morgan is in Athens watching the games. Here's hi s email report:

"I'm having a great time here at the Olympics. Saw the women finish the Marathon last night. It was super. Also saw the womens 100 meter final. Great race. Athens has done a super job putting on the olympics. I'm vol unteering at the Volleyball venue. So many great things to see and not e nough time. Have to sleep some time. Going to track and field tonight. Take care

GARY"

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

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

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 24

__/ RACE CALENDAR

August 25-29

* Olympic Games, Athens, Greece continue.

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 Saturday, September 4

* Celebrate Westlake, Westlake, OH, 7:45 am, 5MR, 3.4MW, 5.5 M Inline Skate, Kids Runs, http://celebratewestlake.com

* Run for the Riffs, Ford Detroit Jazz Fest 4 Mile Run Detroit, 8:30 am, Doug Kurtis, http://www.musichall.org

* Run Like the Wind, 10KR, 5KR, Westland, HInes Park, Nankin Mills Picnic Area, 9:30 am, http://www.runningfoundation.com

Monday, September 6

* Cadillac Festival of Races, 10KR, 5KR, Kids Run, Triathlon: 5KR, 12MR, 2M Kayak, Glenn Bathrick, (231) 775-4272

* Governor's Labor Day Bridge Run, Mackinaw City, 7:00 am 5MFR, Michigan Fitness Foundation, http://www.michiganfitness.org

* Mercy General Health Partners Run for Your Health 5K Muskegon, 8:30am, 5KR, (231) 739-3948, http://www.mghp.com

Wednesday, September 8

* Hansons Marathonn Training Clinic #3, Auburn Hills & Royal Oak 7:00 pm, http://hansons-running.com

* Hansons Youth Camp, 2nd-8th grade, Rochester & Sterlings Heights Sonja Hanson, (586) 822-8606, http://hansons-running.com

Saturday, September 11

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

* Deaf Arts Festival 5K Walk &7 10K Run, Plymouth, 10:00 am http://www.deafartsfestival.org

* Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race, 9:30 am, 8MR/W, kids runs, http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Reeds Lake Triathlon, Grand Rapids, 7:30 am, 1/2MS, 18MR, 15MR, Susan Perry, (616) 949-1750, http://www.eastgr.org

* River Run, 5K, Cleveland, 7:50 am, (2 days- 1/2 marathon is 9/12) http://www.hermescleveland.com/River_Run/

* Running Fit-Detroit Titan Cross Country Invitational, Northville, 10:00 am, 5KR Cross Country, Guy Murray, (313) 993-1724, http://www.DetroitTitans.com

* Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon, 8:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Sue Massuch, (248) 437-7254

Sunday, September 12

* Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run, Grosse Pointe, 8:00 am, http://hansons-running.com

* River Run Half Marathon, Cleveland, 7:50 am, (2 days- 5K is 9/11) http://www.hermescleveland.com/River_Run/

Tuesday, September 14

* Running Fit 101, Class for the Beginning Runner, Northville, 6:30 pm, Running Fit Shop, http://runningfit.com

Wednesday, September 15

* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #3, Grosse Pointe & Utica, 7:00 pm, http://hansons-running.com

Thursday, September 16

* Running Fit 101, Class for the Beginning Runner, Ann Arbor and West Bloomfield, 6:30 pm, Running Fit Shop, http://runningfit.com

Saturday, Septembedr 18

* Harvest Stompede, Suttons Bay, 9:30 am, 7KR/W, 5KR/W, Ciccone Vinyards, Rick Coates, (231) 938-3247, http://www.lpwines.com

* John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge,Milford, 8:30 am 15KR, 5KR, 1/2MR, Dave Armstrong, (248) 684.9433, http://aatrackclub.org

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 10:30 am, 13.1 MR, 5KR, Kids Run, Jim Harrington, http://superiorlandskiclub.com

* Mt. Baldhead Challenge, Saugatuck, 9:00 am, 15KR, 5KR/W, Scott Kierzek, (616) 857-1389, http://mtbaldhead.com Sunday, September 19

* Hansons Marathon Training Run, Royal Oak, 8:00 am, Sonja Hanson, (248) 616-9665, http://hansons-running.com Sunday, September 26

* Capital City River Run, Lansing, 9:30 am, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20MR (training), Dick Miles, (517) 223-2681, http://www.ccriverrun.org

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, 6:15 am, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 5KR, http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

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