MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - September 25 , 2003 - Vol. 2, no. 47

Sponsored by:

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/

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and America's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 27 http://www.theparade.org/parade/parade_events.shtml

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ SILVER VALLEY TRAIL RUN, EAST TAWAS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

__/ CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN, LANSING, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: FROM CLEVELAND TO COPPER HARBOR AND POINTS BETWEEN

__/ STANDARD FEDERAL BANK 10K SERIES - AUBURN HILLS FINALE

__/ PART XII: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: RACE DAY

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - JOHN ROGUCKI MEMORIAL KENSINGTON CHALLENGE - 5K - RESULTS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - STANDINGS AFTER 9 RACES

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - SCHEDULE

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

__/ RACE CALENDAR

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__/ SILVER VALLEY TRAIL RUN, EAST TAWAS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - Check on the 2002 Silver Valley Trail Run on this week's Michigan Runner TV: http://michiganrunner.tv/2002silvervalley/. You get a double dose of happiness: a great 7K or 5K fun run in the Huron National Forest, plus a chance to hang out in East Lawas and Lake Huron. Everyone has a chance to win one of four random cash prizes. Call (800) 55-TAWAS.

__/ CAPITAL CITY RIVER RUN, LANSING, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Family-friendly fun starts and ends at Impression 5 Science Center, a hands-on museum with displays and events for children of all ages. Smile Mile Kids Run (ages 12 and under) starts at 9:30 a.m., quarter- mile Slime Dash (ages seven and under) at 9:40, 10 mile run at 10, and 5K at 10:10, all on shores of the Grand and Red Cedar rivers. 10 mile is the Wild Card in the Michigan Runner Race Series. Museum is three blocks east of the Capitol, just south of Michigan Avenue on Museum Drive. http://www.ccriverrun.org or (517) 332.2681.

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD: CLEVELAND, COPPER HARBOR AND POINTS BETWEEN - Michigan Runner publisher Art McCafferty and I have been thraveling to races in Michigan and since Crim weekend in August. Along the way we found old friends and made some new ones as we collect video for Michigan Runner TV shows:

--CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES

FLINT (8/22-23) - We enjoyed meeting Anastasia Ndereba, Catherine Ndereba's younger sister who is having fun on her first US road racing circuit. Anastasia's outgoing personality, sense of humor and beautiful English earned her the role of tour guide for a group of fellow Kenyans. She finished in ninth place with 55:06.

--BAY MILLS CASINO AND RESORT

BRIMLEY (8/23-24) - The occasion was the Bay Mills Open golf tournament on the Canadian Tour, but we found a spectacular trail for running just off Lakeshore Drive between Brimley and the Point Iroquois Light. Look for the Mission Hill Overlook; the trail follows the ridge West through the Hiawatha National Forest.

--CELEBRATE WESTLAKE

WESTLAKE, OHIO (8/30) - We combined a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the CelebrateWestlake 5 mile, much of which runs through the Cleveland Metropark's beautiful Bradley Woods. Former Michiganders Lisa Veneziano and Jay Owen were up from Cincinnati, on their way to a Michigan visit. Lisa is currently leading "Run Ohio's" Grand Prix series. We also saw Jim Jurcevich cooling down after his third place finish with Henry Dennis. Dennis was tuning up forhis surprise win at the USA Men's 5K championship on September 7.

--RIVER RUN HALF MARATHON AND 5K

CLEVELAND, OHIO (9/6-7) - Fred and Bob Cruse travel to many races around Michigan so we weren't surprised to see them at the River Run. Fred tried the 5K on Saturday and Bob took on Sunday's half marathon which began at Wallace Lake in Berea then ollowed the Rocky River toward Lake Erie.We were enchanted by the shaded and dramatic setting of both race courses. You'll be able to check out the setting on an upcoming Michigan Runner TV show. We took in both Cedar Point and the ferry to Putin Bay on this trip.

--HARVEST STOMPEDE

SUTTONS BAY (9/14) - The Leelanau Peninsula Vineyards hosted the Harvest Stompede 7 mile or 5K through the vineyards. The courses are tough, but the scenery and the wine-tasting afterattracted runners and walkers from Marquette, Rogers City, Flushing and elsewhere. Dorothy French and Bonnie Arlt rounded up a dozen friends to spend the weekend in and around the Leelanau vineyards. Look for a future Michigan Runner TV show on this unique event.

--LAKE SUPERIOR SHORE RUN RACE AGAINST TOBACCO

MARQUETTE (9/20) - The fall color season was just beginning as we drove through Houghton, Hancock Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor before heading on to Ishpeming and Marquette. In Marquette, we met Bob Figuli at Little Presque Isle park, the site of the Lake Superior Shore Run half marathon and 5K. In a future Michigan Runner TV show, Bob will recount some of the highlights of the 100,000miles he has run. Later on that day, we met Michigan High School Runner of the Year Amber Smith in her hometown of Ishpeming, just after her cross country victories at the Spartan Invitational on Friday and Stephenson on Saturday. Amber is scheduling college visits with some of the top Division I schools; in addition to her running talent, Amber brings a 4.0 to the table. Our interview with Amber will also appear among this Fall's Michigan Runner TV shows. Finally, you'll be able to catch some of the spectacular scenery of the Lake Superior Shore Run half marathon and 5K.

__/ STANDARD FEDERAL BANK 10K SERIES - AUBURN HILLS FINALE - Boaz will be Boaz. Meaning other "boyz" who'd hoped to beat Kenyan-cum-Michiganian Boaz Cheboiywo Sept. 13 were out of luck. Cheboiywo completed a four-race sweep of the second-annual Standard Federal 10K series, winning the Auburn Hills finale with a best-ever road time of 29:05. He collected $1,500 ($500 for this race, a grand for the series) for his work.

Cheboiywo, an NCAA 10,000-meter track and cross-country champion at Eastern Michigan University, held off challenges from Team Hansons in all four races. He prevailed June 28 in Lansing (29:39), July 19 in Grand Rapids (29:30), Aug. 16 in Kalamazoo (29:54) before Auburn Hills.

Romanian Olympic-hopeful Denisa Costescu (training this summer in Michigan) was women's winner in this Detroit superb, crossing in 35:10. It was Costescu's third S.F. win in as many efforts. Seana Larson, 33, of Dexter -- who claimed the Lansing race -- settled for her third-straight second in 35:45.

Mike Scannell, 41, of Grand Blanc, and Laura Murphy, 40, of Ann Arbor, were masters champs. Scannell, also over-40 winner in Lansing and G.R., crossed in 32:20; Murphy in 37:26. --Scott Sullivan __/ PART XII: DOUG KURTIS MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: RACE DAY - This is the last segment in our twelve part series, sponsored by Running Fit (http://runningfit.com). Doug mentions warnings for fastrunners and slow runners alike which could make a difference on your race day. If you've missed a segment, don't worry; all twelve segments will continue to be available: http:// michiganrunner.tv/2003marathon/.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - JOHN ROGUCKI MEMORIAL KENSINGTON CHALLENGE - 5K - RESULTS

*Men*

Mike Scannell, 15:37, 1st Open, 1st Master, 45 points

Chris Glowacki, 16:09, 2nd Open, 2nd Master, 30 points

Thomas Preiss, 16:54, 3rd Open, 10 points

Doug Ogden, 17:16, 3rd Master, 5 points

Gerard Malaczynski, 18:00, 1st Senior (age-graded: 14:36), 3 points

James Carlton, 18:14, 2nd Senior (age-graded: 14:56), 2 point

Bob Daly, 22:53, 3rd Senior (age-graded: 16:39), 1 point

*Women*

Laurie Decker, 18:33, 1st Open, 1st Master, 45 points

Dayna Pichoresky, 18:42, 2nd Open, 20 points

Rachel Eyler, 19:48, 3rd Open, 10 points

Carolyn Dick, 21:53, 2nd Master, 10 points

Delma Bartelme, 23:10, 3rd Master, 2nd Senior (age graded: 19:28) 7 points

Ellen Nitz, 23:20, 1st Senior (age-graded: 17:48), 3 points

Gwen Evich, 27:02, 3rd Senior (age-graded: 22:16), 1 point

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - STANDINGS AFTER 9 RACES

*Men*

Mike Scannell, 200 points, 1st Open, 1st Master

Chris Glowacki, 145 points, 2nd Open, 2nd Master

Ryan Shay, 50 points, 3rd Open (tie)

Boaz Cheboiywo, 50 points, 3rd Open (tie)

David Watkins, 50 points, 3rd Master

James Carlton, 17 points, 1st Senior

Gerard Malaczynski, 9 points, 2nd Senior

Gary Wolfram, 8 points, 3r d Senior

*Women*

Laurie Decker, 145 points, 1st Open, 1st Master

Laura Ankrum, 110 points, 2nd Open

Janet Becker, 85 points, 3rd Open

Monica Joyce, 35 points, 2nd Master

Robin Sarris Hallop, 30 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Maureen Pluger, 30 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Stacey Geiermann, 30 points, 3rd Master (tie)

Liz Lancaster, 12 points, 1st Senior

Diane Arbanas, 9 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

Ellen Nitz, 9 points, 2nd Senior (tie)

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES - SCHEDULE - 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: 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

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge - Sept. 20 - Milford

__/ 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).

**Events**

Silver Valley Trail Run, East Tawas, September 19, 2002 (Now showing: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003silvervalley/

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/

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette

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

**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

Bob Figuli - 100,000 + miles

Amber Smith - Michigan High School Runner of the Year 2002/2003

**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/"

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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 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.playmakers.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

Wednesday, December 31

* Belle Isle New Years Eve Run, 3:30 pm

Sunday, January 11, 2004

* Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, http:// dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/index

Sunday, January 18, 2004

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

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