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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS September 13, 2006 - Vol. 5, no. 50

Sponsored by:

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, Kensington Park, Milford, September 16, 2006 15K, 5K and Fitness Challenge and 1/2 mile Kids Run

Web: http://www.aatrackclub.org

Capital City River Run, 10 Mile, 5K & Kids Run, Lansing, September 24

Web: http://www.ccriverrun.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003capitalcity/

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, September 24, 2006

Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Niagara Fallsview Casino International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 22 Marathon Run/Wheelchair, Half-Marathon Run/Walk/Wheelchair, 5k Run

Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005niagara/

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Sunday, October 29, 2006

Web: http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005detroit/

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

Michigan Runner Magazine

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__/ GREAT RACING IN SEPTEMBER

-- GROSSE POINTE RUN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

-- JOHN ROGUCKI MEMORIAL KENSINGTON CHALLENGE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

-- MT. BALDHEAD CHALLENGE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

-- NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN 5K, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

-- PLAYMAKERS AUTUMN CLASSIC, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MORE CRIM VIDEO

__/ DETROIT FREE PRESS / FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON - NEW FOR 2006

__/ SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON ANNOUNCES ELITE FIELD

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/__/ GREAT RACING IN SEPTEMBER - September's cooler temperatures bring more races than any other month. Here are a few of our favorites among the dozens available this weekend:

-- GROSSE POINTE RUN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - Lake St. Clair stars in this gorgeous waterfront event. Events, including a 10K run, a 5K run or walk and a 1 mile fun run, begin at 8:30 1m. Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park. Register online: http://www.active.com.

-- JOHN ROGUCKI MEMORIAL KENSINGTON CHALLENGE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - The rolling hills of Kensington Park provide scenery and a test of hill-running skills at 15K and 5K distances. A 1/2 mile fun run begins at 8:30 am; the 5K run and walk go off at 9:00 and the 15K follows at 9:15 am. Awards are in Open, Masters, and Grand Masters divisions. Ann Arbor Track Club hosts; he action begins at Martindale Beach. Check Doug McEwen's article about last year's event:

http://www.michiganrunner.net/news/kensington1105.html.

http://aatrackclub.org/Events/Events-Kensington.htm.

-- MT. BALDHEAD CHALLENGE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - This is one of those races you'll never forget and the 282 steps up Mt. Baldhead are only part of the interesting 15K. If you prefer shorter and flatter, try the certified, flat and fast 5K. This is a great time to visit the beautiful Saugatuck-Douglas neighborhood. Be sure to save time for the shops, art and restaurants. Events begin 9:00 am, downtown Saugatuck.

Web: http://www.mtbaldhead.com

Video: Coming September 2006

-- NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN 5K, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - This event features a great cause (the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan) and a wonderful venue (Detroit's Belle Isle). Step back in time at the Belle Isle Casino for the 5K run or the 3 mile walk, 9:00 am. For more details call (313) 259-1574, ext. 25 or visit

http://www.nkfm.org.

-- PLAYMAKERS AUTUMN CLASSIC, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - Expect serious competition at this 8K at Lake Lansing Park North in Haslett; the 8K is part of both the Greater Lansing 2006 Playmakers Race Series and the Michigan Runner Race Series. Events, including 1/2 and 1 mile fun runs, begin a5 9:00 am.

Register online: http://getmeregistered.com/AutumnClassic

Web: http://www.playmakers.com

Video: Coming September 2006

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: MORE CRIM VIDEO - Our Crim video continues with some fun shows:

-- 8K Run - Interviews with winners Danielle Hobbs and Cory Reed and runner-up Eric Green.

-- 5K Run - Interviews with winner Kyle Smith and runner-up Kelsey Meyers-- both of whom paid tribute to the late Kayla O'Mara, the Goodrich high school runner who was killed in a car accident last winter.

-- Legends of the Crim - Panel with Herb Lindsay, Greg Meyer, Bill Rodgers, Steve Kenyon, Bobby Crim and Lois Craig. Interviews with '77 winner, Steve Kenyon, and '06 1st American, Dot McMahan.

-- 30 Year Runners and Volunteers - Watch Bobby Crim demonstrate his flexibility, interviews with Mark Bauman and John Gault

-- Wheelers and Blind Runners - Ever wondered how blind runners and their guides do it? Interview with Michael Holmes and guide Ron Marinucci.

-- Kids races - Cute kids and interviews with Lois Craig and Marti Austin, Youth Development Coordinator

-- Flint Journal Post Race Party with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, interviews with CEO Gerry Myers and Crim Training leader Brian Barkey.

-- U of Michigan, Flint, honors Bobby Crim, March 23, 2006

-- Laurie McCann, 2nd Director, Crim Festival of Races

__/ DETROIT FREE PRESS / FLAGSTAR BANK MARATHON - NEW FOR 2006 - Patricia Ball and her team are always working to improve events for runners. Here are a few changes you can expect for the October 29, 2006 events:

- Split starts for the marathon and half marathon/relay teams.

- A corral system for lining up.

- Marathon and half marathon participants will receive technical shirts.

- Every participant in every event will receive a newly designed and awesome finisher's medal.

All events (marathon, half marathon run and walk, team relays and 5k) finish near the 50-yard line of Ford Field, home of the 2006 Super Bowl XL. The course includes Corktown, Mexicantown, the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel (the only underwater international mile in the world), Windsor Riverfront, Greektown, Indian Village and more...

Register online: http://www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com/

__/ SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON ANNOUNCES ELITE FIELD --

Simon Bor will return to defend his 2005 title, but it won't be easy-- the men's elite field includes more than two dozen sub 2:20 marathoners. 2005 winner and Canadian marathon champion Lioudmila Kortchaguina is out with a minor injury, so the women's race will have a new champion. Among the contenders is 2005 Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank winner Victoria Klimina. Ed Whitlock, age 75, is looking for another age-group world record. To check out the International Team Challenge or to register online, see http:// torontowaterfrontmarathon.com. Y

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

-- Sept. 16 - Mt. Baldhead Challenge - Scott Sullivan, Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- Sept. 17 - Playmakers Autumn Classic - Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

-- Sept. 22-24 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, Art & Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

-- Oct. 7 - Portage Invitational - Art & jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

-- Oct. 22 - Niagara Fallsview Casino International Marathon, Art & Jennie McCafferty

-- Oct. 29 - Detroit Free Press /Flagstar Bank Marathon, Art & Jennie McCafferty

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UPCOMING SHOWS: Michigan Runner TV & Running Canada TV

Mt. Baldhead Challenge, Saugatuck

Playmakers Autumn Classic

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Portage Invitational

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon

http://glsp.com

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__/ RACE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

Saturday, September 16

* Grosse Pointe Run, 10KR, 5KR/W/Wheel, 1MFR, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park, 8:30 am, http://www.active.com.

* Harvest Stompede, 7KR/W, 5KR/W, Ciccone Vinyards, Leelanaw Peninsula, 9:30 am

Web: www.lpwines.com/harvest-stompede.shtml

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004harvest/

* John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, 15KR, 5KR, 1/2 MR, Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach, 8:30 am, http:// www.aatrackclub.org.

* Mt. Baldhead Challenge, 15KR, 5KR/W, kids run, Saugatuck/Douglas, 9:00 am,

Web: http://www.mtbaldhead.com

Video: Coming September 2006

* National Kidney Foundation of Michigan 5K Run, 5KR, 3MW, Detroit, Belle Isle Casino, 9:00 am, (313) 259-1574, ext. 25, http://www.nkfm.org.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

* Playmakers Autumn Classic, 8KR/W, 1MFR, 1/2 M FR, Haslett Michigan, Lake Lansing Park, North, 9:00 am

Web: http://www.playmakers.com

Video: Coming September 2006

Saturday, September 23, 2006

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, 13.1 MR, 5KR, Kids Run, Marquette, Little Presque Isle, 10:00 am,

Web: http://www.smokefreeup.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003shorerun/

Sunday, September 24, 2006

* Capital City River Run, 10 MR, 5KR/W, 20MR(training), kids runs, Lansing, Impression 5 Science Center, 9:30 am,

Web: http://www.ccriverrun.org

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003capitalcity/

* Fox Cities Marathon, Neenah, Wisconsin, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay

Web: http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org.

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 5KR/W, 7:30 am

Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Saturday, October 7, 2006

* Portage Invitational, open, high school, middle school and 6th grade cross country meet, 8:30 am, Portage

Web: http://portageinvite.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003portage/

* Red October Run, Wayne, 9:50 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1M kid's run, Oakwood Annapolis Hospital

Web: http://oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005redoctober/

* Running Fit 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, 8:00 am, Nankin Mills on Hines Drive, 20MR or training run of any distance

Web: http://runningfit.com/20_mile_training.cfm

Sunday, October 8, 2006

* Hidden Forest Trail Run, Clarkston, 9:30 am, 8.5MR, 5.5MR, 2.5MR/W, Independence Oaks Park

Web: http://gaultracemanagement.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006hiddenforest/

Sunday, October 15, 2006 - tentative date

* Columbus Marathon, Columbus, Ohio, 7:00 am, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 26.2M relay,

Web: http://columbusmarathon.com

* Pumpkin Trot 5KR/W, St. Johns, 1:00 pm, 10KR, 5KR/W@, Kikd's Dash, St. Johns City Park, George Campbell, geokath@voyager.net

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, Relay

Web: http://torontomarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004torontomarathon/

Saturday, October 21, 2006

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile Run/ Walk, Mackinac Island, 11:30 am, Web: http://www.runmackinac.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002turtle/

* Michigan High School Cross Country U.P. State Finals, Houghton, Michigan Tech University, 10:00 am,

Web: http://mhsaa.com/sports/bxc/

Sunday, October 22, 2006

* Niagara Fallsview Casino International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 13.1MR/W/Wheel, 5KR/W, (800) 563-2557, nfcvcb@tourismniagara.com

Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005niagara/

Sunday, October 29, 2006

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, 26.2MR/Wheel, 13.1MR/W, relays, 5KR/W.

Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005detroit/

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR/W, 13.1MR/W

Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005grandrapidsmarathon/

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Sunday, September 24, 2006

* Fox Cities Marathon, Neenah, Wisconsin, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay, http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org.

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 5KR/W, 7:30 am

Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005scotiabank/

Sunday, October 15, 2006 - tentative date

* Columbus Marathon, Columbus, Ohio, 7:00 am, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 26.2M relay, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, Relay

Web: http://torontomarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2004torontomarathon/

Saturday, October 21, 2006

* Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile Run/ Walk, Mackinac Island, 11:30 am, Web: http://www.runmackinac.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002turtle/

Sunday, October 22, 2006

* Niagara Fallsview Casino International Marathon, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR/W/Wheel, 13.1MR/W/Wheel, 5KR/W, (800) 563-2557, nfcvcb@tourismniagara.com

Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005niagara/

Sunday, October 29, 2006

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, 26.2MR/Wheel, 13.1MR/W, relays, 5KR/W.

Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005detroit/

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR/W, 13.1MR/W

Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005grandrapidsmarathon/

Sunday, December 10, 2006

* New Las Vegas Marathon, Las Vegas, Nevada, 6:00 am, 26.2MR, http://www.lvmarathon.com.

Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, 2007

* Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Web: http://disneyworldmarathon.com

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006disney/

Sunday, January 14, 2007

* P.F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe Web: http://www.rnraz.com

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