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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - September 8, 2005 - Vol. 4, no. 45

Sponsored by:

Witch's Hat Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, South Lyon, Saturday, September 10

Web: http://www.slxc.com/

Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2001witchshat/

Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run Half Marathon, September 11

Web: http://hermescleveland.com/River_Run/

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

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, Kensington Park, Milford, Sept. 17 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 25

Web: http://www.ccriverrun.org

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

Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races, Appleton, WI, Sept. 24 & 25 Includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, PowerWalk, Relay, 5K, Kids Fun Run

Web: http://www.foxcitiesmarathon.org

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25, 2005- Presented by adidas

Web: http://torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

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

Bell Memorial Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, Oct. 1

Web: http://www.smokefreeup.org

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

Columbus Marathon, Columbus, Ohio, October 16 Marathon, 2 & 3 person relays, wheelchair marathon

Web: http://columbusmarathon.com

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon presented by Greektown Casino, Sunday, October 23, 2005

Web: http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com

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

Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ MICHIGAN RUNNING COMMUNITY STEPS UP AFTER KATRINA

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: 2005 CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - MILFORD

__/ FREE CONCERT ANOTHER REASON TO RUN SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON

__/ RUNNING USA AND ACTIVE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCH ONLINE RUNNER RANKING

__/ MORE RACES THIS WEEKEND THAN ANY OTHER

-- MACKINAC ISLAND 8 MILE ROAD RACE

-- WITCH'S HAT RUN

-- CLEVELAND CLINIC SPORTS HEALTH RIVER RUN

-- DANCES WITH DIRT

-- RUN DRUGS OUT OF TOWN

-- MID MOUNTAIN MARATHON

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES ON THE ROADS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

__/__/__/__/__/__/___/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/ __/__/__ __/ MICHIGAN RUNNING COMMUNITY STEPS UP AFTER KATRINA - We heard from many people after last week's message (http:// www.michiganrunner.net/news/9-2-05-katrina.html) about ways to help Katrina evacuees. Drives and donations were being organized by Fifth Third River Bank Run, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, Running Fit and many more.

The Crim Festival of Races is holding a 5K Run and Walk for Gulf Coast Relief, Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 pm. No registration fee, just your monetary donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will be collected starting at 5:00 pm at the Crim Office on First Street, across from the Festival Lot. The Run & Walk will start on the corner of First and Harrison Streets and follow the beautiful Flint River Trail to Hamilton Avenue and back to downtown. This will be an untimed run and walk; however there will be a clock available so you can check your individual time. Questions? Call Crim office at (810) 235-3396.

American Red Cross needs money to, among other things, support airfare for volunteers being deployed to the shelters in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and other states.

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: 2005 CRIM FESTIVAL OF RACES - More video of the 29th Crim Festival of Races is online. The 8 & 5K Run and Walk is especially interesting as we watch the expressions of runners from the 10 Mile, 8K and 5K as they cross the finish line. The Standard Federal Bank Sports and Fitness Expo features Sherlynn Everly's Women and Running as well as the Michigan Runner of the Year awards. http://crim.org or http://michiganrunner.tv/2005crim/

__/ MRN ON THE ROAD - MILFORD - A few years ago, when Doug Klingensmith saw an article about the dearth of 25K and 30K races, he was inspired to start one. Last Saturday, the Labor Day 30K celebrated its 5th anniversary. Runners from Southeast Michigan, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Holland, Flint, and Windsor, Ontario took on the rolling hills and varied scenery of the course on a picture-perfect day for racing. We congratulate Doug, his wife Tiffany, and members of the Huron Valley Running Club for adding this distance to our Michigan racing calendar. Michigan Runner TV will feature the Labor Day 30K and the new 10K later on this week.

__/ FREE CONCERT ANOTHER REASON TO RUN SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON - Music featuring Lighthouse (Classic Canadian Rock) and David Rudder (calypso) will be free to all, under the stars, at the Waterfront Marathon Charity Concert at Harbourfront Center, Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This should be a terrific opportunity to experience Toronto's rich cultural diversity. And while you are thinking about it, book your room now; good rooms are still available at the Intercontinental, Royal York, Strathcona, Sheraton Centre, Sheraton 4 points, Admiral Radisson and Days Inn. .?Details at: http:// www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/travel_hotels.htm

__/ RUNNING USA AND ACTIVE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCH ONLINE RUNNER RANKING - San Diego - (September 7, 2005) - Active Sports Technologies has joined forces with Running USA, to launch a national online runner ranking system. The 'Runner Rankings,' available at www.RunningUSA.org or www.active.com/rankings, provide a comprehensive, searchable database of personal road race performances for runners of all ages and abilities. For details see http:// www.runningnetwork.com/news/runningusaActive05ranking.html

-(Editor's note: Brian Sell is ranked among the top 5. As an example, you can enter Brian's name, you can see the list of his races since February 2004--complete with Age Grade percentages.)

__/ MORE RACES THIS WEEKEND THAN ANY OTHER MACKINAC ISLAND 8 MILE ROAD RACE - Saturday marks the 35th anniversary of this Michigan classic. More than 2000 runners and walkers will take off from Mission Point Resort to follow the Island's perimeter. In addition to the spectacular scenery of the race itself, the comraderie of runners taking over the Island is part of the experience. The first wave goes off at 9:30 am and the kids get their turn on the lawn in front of Mission Point Resort. Register online at http:// runmackinac.com.

WITCH'S HAT RUN - Halloween has nothing to do with it. South Lyon's original train depot was designed in the "Witch's Hat" style and is now the home of the South Lyon Historical Society. These 10K, 5K and kids races are put on by the South Lyon cross country team on Saturday, September 10. Kids races at 8:30 am are a special treat as the members of the cross country team run with the kids. The 10K run and 5K run, walk and competitive walk begin at 9:30 am. For more information see http://www.slxc.com/witch.html. You can see the "witch's hat" at http://user.mc.net/~louisvw/depot/s-lyon/s-lyon.htm.

CLEVELAND CLINIC SPORTS HEALTH RIVER RUN - There are lots of reason to visit Cleveland and one of our favorites is this point-to-point half marathon which takes place in Cleveland's gorgeous Metropark along the Rocky River. The half marathon, in-line skate and half- marathon relay take place on Sunday, September 11. The kids' run and 5K are the day before. For more information see http:// hermescleveland.com/River_Run/. You can check out the course at http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandclinic/.

DANCES WITH DIRT - You can still get in on the 50K or 50 mile ultras, but it's way too late to get in on this very popular 100 mile relay put on by the slightly mad folks at Running Fit. Events begin in Hell, Michigan at 6:00 am on Saturday, September 10. If you want to get in on the relay next year, begin planning now and be sure to believe this Website description "Welcome to the dark side of running. Weak, wimpy, treadmill running pansies who are afraid to get some dirt in their shorts need not apply.

Expect to be scratched, muddied and bruised by the beauty of this unpolished gem. Expect to get out near the edge where life is full color. Expect a day that leaves you knowing you are fully alive, awake and crankin' on all cylinders. Expect insanity, stupidity and nirvana."

Info for all participants is at http://danceswithdirt.com.

RUN DRUGS OUT OF TOWN - The Livingston County Community Alliance in conjunction with the national organization called "Run Drugs Out of Town" is holding its 5K Run / Walk and Kids run in Howell on the popular Howell Melon Run course. Events are on Saturday, September 10 with the kids run beginning at 9:00 am and the 5K Run Walk beginning at 9:30 am.

This is a terrific one for kids: the first 200 kids to register are free and kids' entertainment follows. Registration is at Howell City Park, Thompson and Barnard Streets. Call Julie at (517) 545-5944 for more information. MID MOUNTAIN MARATHON - We're excited about heading out to Park City, Utah to video the inaugural Mid-Mountain Marathon which is being put on by the Mountain Trails Foundation, Saturday, September 10. Former Michigander and Foundation Executive Director, Carol Potter, conceived of the marathon. The Foundation manages and operates the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail, under contract with Utah State Parks. The marathon will give runners a chance to see most of the 28 miles of trails.

http://mountaintrails.org

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES ON THE ROADS

The 20K National Championship in New Haven has been a great Michigan story for several years now: 2002: Kyle Baker' 2nd (59:21), 2003: Brian Sell's breakthrough 2nd (59:17), 2004: Ryan Shay's win (59:53). This year, Abdi Abdirahman rained on Shay's parade with a new national record (58:42), but Shay's 1:00:34 was good for 2nd and $5,000. Former Rockford runner, Jason Hartman finished third; Kyle Baker, 5th, former Hansons runner Nick Cordes, 6th, and Hansons' Jacob Frey finished in 10th .

Former Hansons' runner Leigh Daniel finished 8h in the women's race (1:13:29) and Hansons' Dot McMahan was right behinbg in 10th (1:13:31).

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

__/ RACE CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES ON THE ROADS

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 2005 - REVISED*

Nine best finishes count for Michigan Runner of the Year; Fifth Third Riverbank Run, Crim 10 Mile, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon each award double points.

St. Patrick's Day 8K, Bay City - March 20

Tax Trot 15K, Flushing - April 16

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 14

Ludington Lake Stride Half Marathon, Ludington - June 18

Fifth Third Bank Solstice Run 5K, Northville - June 25

Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4

The Legend 10 Mile Trail Run, Laingsburg - August 6

The Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint - August 27

Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco Wild Card / Half Marathon, Marquette - October 1

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon, Detroit, October 23

Changes: Cadillac Festival of Races 10K - September 5, 2005 Race was held, but is not part of the 2005 Michigan Runner Race Series. Michigan Runner magazine can't effectively notifiy subscribers that the race is back on.

New Date: Lake Superior Shore Run

__/ MRN'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Sept. 9-11, Mid Mountain Trail Marathon, Park City, Utah - Art & Jennie McCafferty

Sept. 10, Dances with Dirt - Carter Sherline

Sept. 23-25, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, - Art & Jennie McCafferty

Oct. 1, Red October Run, Wayne - Jennie McCafferty, Doug McEwen

Oct. 23, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon - Scott Sullivan, Carter Sherline, Katie Jones, Doug McEwen

Oct. 23, Niagra Fallsview Casino International Marathon - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Nov. 5, MHSAA X-C Finals, Brooklyn, J. McCafferty, Scott Sullivan, Carter Sherline

Nov. 13, Big Bird Run, Roseville - Art and Jennie McCafferty

Nov. 21, NCAA DI X-C Finals, Terre Haute - Jennie McCafferty, Carter Sherline

__/ RACE CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER - The following calendar listings are provided as a value added service for our Michigan Runner clients. If you are interested in sponsoring Michigan Running News or having your race listed in our calendar, please contact Art McCafferty at artmccaf@glsp.com

Saturday, September 10, 2005

* Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Rivedr Run 5K, Berea, OH, 5KR, kids run, http://www.hermescleveland.com

* Dances with Dirt, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, Pinckney, 6:30 am http://runningfit.com

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

* Mid-Mountain Marathon, 26MR, Park City, Utah, 8:00 am, Mountain Trails Foundation, mountaintrails.org

* Run Drugs Out of Town, 5KR/W, kids run, Howell, 9:00 am, City Park, Alissa Parks, (517) 545-5944

* Running Fit Detroit Titan Invitational, 5K X-C, Northville, 10:00 am Guy Murray, (313) 993-1724, http://runningfit.com

* Trotting Around Town for Beaumont Hospice, 5KR/W, Berkley, 8:30 am Machele Spencer, (248) 551-9298

* Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, 8:30 am, South Lyon High School, http://www.slxc.com/

Sunday, September 11, 2005

* Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run Half Marathon 13.1MR, 2 person 13.1MR Relay, http://hermescleveland.com/ River_Run/

Tuesday, September 16, 2005

* Crim 5K Run and Walk for Gulf Coast Relief, Flint, 6:00 pm, First and Harrison Streets, call Crim Office: (810) 235-3396.

Saturday, September 17, 2005

* John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, 15KR, 5KR, 1/2MR, Kensington Metropark, Milford, http://www.aatrackclub.org

* Mt. Baldhead Challenge, 15KR, 5KR/W, kids run, Saugatuck, http://www.mtbaldhead.com

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Capital City River Run, 10MR, 5KR/W, 20M training run, kids runs, 9:30 am, Lansing, http://www.ccriverrun,.org

* Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wisconsin 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 26.2M Relay,5KR/W, Kids Run

* National Kidney Foundation of Michigan 5K Run, 5KR, 3MW, Detroit, Belle Isle Casino, 2:00 pm, http://www.nkfm.org

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

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, http://www.smokefreeup.org

* Red October Run, Wayne, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run, 9:00 am, Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, http://oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

* Running Fit 20 Mile Training Run, Northville, 20MR, 8:00 am http://www.runningfit.com/20_mile_training.cfm

Sunday, October 9, 2005

* Hidden Forest Trail Run, Clarkston, 8.5MR, 5.5MR, 2.5MR/W, 9:30 am http://gaultracemanagement.com

* Pumpkin Trot 5KR/W, St. Johns, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run, 1:20 pm http://www.geocities.com/pumpkinsinthepark/

Sunday, October 16, 2005

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, Columbus, Ohio, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, relay, kids run, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relays, http://torontomarathon.com.

Saturday, October 23, 2005

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, Detroit, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KFR/W, http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com.

* Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, 9:30 am, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR / Wheel, 13.1MR /Wheel, 5KR, http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Saturday, October 29, 2005

* Mackinac Island Great Turtle, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7 MR/W, 11:30 am, http://www.runmackinac.com/

Sunday, October 30, 2005

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 2 person relay, http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

* PACE Race 5K, Auburn Hills, 10:00 am http://pacerace.org

__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR

Saturday, September 10, 2005

* Dances with Dirt, 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay, Pinckney, 6:30 am http://runningfit.com

* Mid-Mountain Marathon, 26MR, Park City, Utah, 8:00 am, Mountain Trails Foundation, mountaintrails.org

Sunday, September 11, 2005

* Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run Half Marathon 13.1MR, 2 person 13.1MR Relay, http://hermescleveland.com/ River_Run/

Sunday, September 25, 2005

* Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, Wisconsin 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 26.2M Relay,5KR/W, Kids Run

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

Saturday, October 1, 2005

* Lake Superior Shore Run Race Against Tobacco, Marquette, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run, 10:10 am, Jim Harrington, jharrington@hline.org, www.smokefreeup.org

Sunday, October 16, 2005

* Columbus Marathon, 7:00 am, Columbus, Ohio, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, relay, kids run, http://columbusmarathon.com

* Toronto Marathon, 8:30 am, Toronto, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, corporate relays, http://torontomarathon.com.

Saturday, October 23, 2005

* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, 7:30 am, Detroit, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KFR/W, http://detroitfreepressmarathon.com.

* Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort International Marathon, 9:30 am, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 26.2MR / Wheel, 13.1MR /Wheel, 5KR, http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/

Saturday, October 29, 2005

* Mackinac Island Great Turtle, Mackinac Island, 13.1MR, 5.7 MR/W, 11:30 am, http://www.runmackinac.com/

Sunday, October 30, 2005

* Grand Rapids Marathon, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 2 person relay, http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com

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