MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - September 4 , 2003 - Vol. 2, no. 44

Sponsored by:

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, September 20, 15KR, 5KR, 1/2 MFR http://www.aatrackclub.org/events/

Standard Federal Bank 10K Series: Auburn Hills 9/13 includes 5K & 10IK http://standardfederalbank10K.com

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

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 5 http:// http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com Michigan Runner TV: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002detroit/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ KELLY WHITE, MODAFINIL AND ME

__/ CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV

__/ PART IX: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: PREPARING FOR THE MARATHON

__/ RACES THIS WEEKEND

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - STANDINGS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ KELLY WHITE, MODAFINIL AND ME - Kelly White is the US sprinter who's World Championship gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter dashes are in jeopardy since she tested positive for modafinil. I think Kelly White is not a cheater and shouldn't be labeled one. Here's why: Kelly says she took modafinil to combat narcolepsy, a condition which she shares with other members of her family.

I take modafinil to combat narcolepsy, too. Kelly says she wants to live a normal life. So do I. Without modafinil, I can't read, watch a movie, drive more than half an hour, or do anything passive without falling asleep. Both of my parents and all seven of my siblings have degrees of narcolepsy, too. I've fallen asleep in the middle of a conversation, at a Greatful Dead concert, and I've been thrown out of college classes for sleeping.

Modafinil is not a banned substance; it is considered related to banned substances. The New York Times says the Modafinil directions warn athletes. The directions I have (4 pages of fine print) include no such warning.

I think Kelly White is, at worst, guilty of being naive. If she wants to compete in the future, she'll have to choose between the opportunity to compete and having a normal life. That's a tough choice, but she shouldn't be labeled a cheat for wanting to have both.

__/ CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV - The 27th annual Crim Festival of Races is now showing on Michigan Runner TV. Look for Riley McLincha drubbling in the 10-Mile; catch our interview with Bobby Crim during the 8and5K run segment; enjoy the exhuberance of the Lois Craig Invitational for Special Olympics; and look for yourself if you ran or walked in the 27th annual Crim. http:// michiganrunner.tv/2002crim/ (Not a typo; we've included the 27th Crim on the same page as the 26th.)

__/ PART IX: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES. Take advantage of Doug's experience. Find out his tricks for having a great marathon day. The twelve part series is sponsored by Running Fit (http:// runningfit.com). Doug's training charts are suitable for First Timers, Intermediate, Advanced, and Ace marathoners. http:// michiganrunner.tv/ 2003marathon/.

__/ RACES THIS WEEKEND:

**River Run 5K and Half Marathon, Cleveland, September 6 & 7**

Cleveland is just three hours from southeast Michigan and offers weekend entertainment for the whole family. Take in the River Run half- marathon on Sunday along the Rocky River in one of Cleveland's very scenic metroparks. A 5K and Kids runs are options on Saturday morning. http://www.hermescleveland.com

**Mackinac Island 8 Mile, Saturday September 6**

The island-a Michigan icon with its historic fort, downtown, mansions, and car-less roads roamed by bikes and horses-is a treat any time, especially for this race around its perimeter. Held for 3 3years on tgeh Saturday after Labor Day, it offers breath-taking views of the Mackinac Bridge, Lake Huron, Arch Rock and other favorites. http:// www.gaultracemanagement.com --Scott Sullivan

**Witch's Hat, Saturday September 6**

No, this is not a Halloweek Run; race is named for South Lyon's distinctively-shaped train depot. A fundraiser for the South Lyon Cross Country teams, Veteran stars and alums, Laurel park and Wally Herrala, put this 10K and/or 5K on their schedules each year. Both start at 9:30 am at South Lyon High School. http://www.slxc.com.

**Reeds Lake Triathlon, Saturday, September 6

This 20th-annual favorite features a half-mile swim, 18i-mile bike and five-mile run. The swim course is flat, others less so. Overall winners get $250, runners-up $125 and third place finishers $75. Masters champs receive $50 and are eligible for open prize money too. Starts and ends at John Collins nPark. No race-day registration and field is limited to 800. http://www.eastgr.org or (616) 949-1750.

__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK- "We love Flint - This is our second home." -- Andrew Masai of Kenya, who placed second in the Crim Masters category. Masai won the Masters in the previous three times he ran. From the Flint Journal, Sunday, August 24, page A2.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - STANDINGS-We will be reporting on the Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile and the Cadillac Festival of Races 10K just as soon as we check some residencies.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - Race series events are open to Michigan residents; you do not have to register with the Michigan Runner to participate. Each runner's top 10 results will count at the conclusion of the series. Another way to think about this is that each runner's worst results will be thrown out. Missing one race will not hurt anyone's standings. For results and standings see http:// michiganrunner.net/news/raceseries03_standings.html

NEXT UP: 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 n Muskegon

Volkslaufe, 20K - July 4 - Frankenmuth

Allen Park - 8K - August 2 - Allen Park

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

Cadillac Festival of Races - 10K - September 1 - Cadillac

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS - The Michigan Runner TV Show (http://michigan runner.tv) is featuring the following Internet Television shows this season. Some shows are also featured on the Running Network (http:// runningnetwork.com).

**Interviews**

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

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/)

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/)

Shaun Creighton- LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Defending Champion

Rod DeHaven- 2000 Olympic Marathoner

Carey Pinkowski- Directing the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon

Jeff Galloway - Leader, Crim Training Program

**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 1-5. "http://michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/"

**Events**

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI, August 23 (Now showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2002crim/)

Steve's Run-Dowagiac, MI, July 26, 2003 (Now showing: http:// michiganrunner.tv/ 2003stevesrun/)

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/

Portage Invitational Cross Country Meet, Portage, 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

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__/ 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, 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

* Mud Creek Crawl, Sanford, 5KR, 10KR, 9:30 am, Call (989)835- 3716(H); (989)835-3291(W) or visit our website: http:// www.co.midland.mi.us.

* 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, 5KR, 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

* Walk-er Run, Walker, 10KR, 5KR, 9:30 am, http://www.ci.walker.mi.us, (616) 791-6890.

Saturday, September 20

* John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, 15KR, 5KR/W, 1/2 MFR, Kensington Metropark, Milford, 8:30 am, Dave Armstrong, (888) 237-5998 , http:// HYPERLINK "http://www.aatrackclub.org/events/" www.aatrackclub.org/events/ . 5K is part of Michigan Runner Race Series

* 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

* Portage Invitational, Portage, high school and middle school cross country meet, 9am-4pm, http://www.portageinvite.com

* 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

Sunday,October 12

* Akron General Towpath Marathon, Team Relay and CanalWay 5K, 2 or 4 person relays, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, http:// www.towpathmarathon.net

* Hidden Forest Trail Run & Walk, 9:30 am, Independence Oaks County Park, Clarkston, http://gaultracemanagement.com

Sunday, October 19

* Columbus Marathon, 26.2MR, relay and walking divisions, children's run, http://www.columbusmarathon.com, (614)421-runn.

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

Saturday, November 8, 2003

* Hoffmaster 2003 10K Trail Run, Norton Shores, trails, dunes and beach along Lake Michigan, dpaulsen@novagate.com or (231) 722.6091, x16.

Sunday, November 9, 2003

* Roseville Big Bird Run, 10KR, 4KR, 1MR/W, 10:00 am, Roseville, (586) 445-5480

Sunday, November 16, 2003

* LEAF's 4th Annual 'Burg Run, Laingsburg, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MW, http:// www.LEAF4Kids.com or (517) 651.5091, ext. 257.

Sunday, November 23

* Turkey Trot 8K, Dowagiac, 8KR, 5KR, 1MR, 1:00 pm, http:// www.smc.cc.mi.us/fireup/

Thursday, November 27

* Lansing Turkey Trot, Lansing, 5KR, Lansing Community College, 9:00 am, http://www.playmakers.com, (517) 702-0226

* Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Detroit, Wayne State University, 10KR, http://motorcitystriders.com

Sunday, January 18, 2004

* The HP Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, http:// www.hphoustonmarathon.com, (713) 957-3453.

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