Michigan Running News - April 16, 2009 - vol. 8, no. 29

Sponsored by:

Vision Builders 5k, May 9, Dexter MI - Family fun with a heart!
Competitive 5k, kid's races, free breakfast, great kids activities
Register Online: http://www.visionbuilders5k.org

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Sunday, May 17, 2009
32nd - 26.3 Mile Rock Party – Boston Qualifier – Walking & Running Divisions
Register online: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com
Videos: http://glsp.com/cleveland_marathon

Crim Festival of Races, Flint, Saturday, August 22, 2009
Early Bird Special - Online registration fees waived until April 1!
Register Online: : http://crim.org
Video: http://glsp.com/crim/

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, September 27. 2009
Flat, fast & festive. 4th fastest mrathon in North America
Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
Videos: http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Scotiabank+toronto++...

Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon, Sunday, October 18, 2009
Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Register Online: http://freepmarathon.com
Videos: http://glsp.com/detroit_freepress/

Michigan Runner magazine
Editor: Scott Sullivan

Michigan Running News
Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ BOSTON MARATHON QUOTES OF THE WEEK
__/ BOSTON MARATHON: ARE MICHIGAN ATHLETES RECORDS THREATENED?
__/ LARRY EDER: BOSTON 2009 - BELLWEATHER OF THE RUNNING INDUSTRY

__/ MICHIGAN MILERS DOMINATE FIELD AT BOSTON INVITATIONAL MILE, APRIL 19
__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: INTERVIEW WITH 5/3 RIVERBANK RUN FOUNDER, MARTY ALLEN
__/ REALLY BE THERE VIDEOS

__/ E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: CALCIUM & VITAMIN D
__/ JOHN L. PARKER'S ONCE A RUNNER NOW AVAILABLE FOR KINDLE AND IPHONE
__/ NORTHPORT'S RUN & WALK FOR FUNDS WILL CELEBRATE 30TH ON JULY 4

__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING
__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD - APRIL
__/ RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - JUNE
__/ HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH OCTOBER 2009

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BOSTON MARATHON QUOTES OF THE WEEK
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"I felt like Charlie Brown in a Thanksgiving Day Parade."
-- Todd Snyder about his first Boston in 2003. (http://www.hansons-running.com/index.php?option=com_content&...)

"And with that the gun went off and Salazar shot out of there like he came out of a cannon and I was right behind him."
-- Dick Beardsley about "Duel in the Sun" 1982, from Inside Texas Running, April 2009

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BOSTON MARATHON: ARE MICHIGAN ATHLETES RECORDS THREATENED?
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Greg Meyer's long, varied and accomplished running career typically is summed up in the single phrase "the last American man to have won the Boston Marathon" (1983, 2:09:00). The same thing happens to Lisa Larsen Weidenbach (now Rainsberger) who is the "last American to have won the Boston Marathon" (1985, 2:34:06). The field for the 113th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20 includes Olympic marathoners Brian Sell and Ryan Hall as well as Olympian Kara Goucher. Goucher's debut marathon in the New York City Marathon was the fastest American debut ever.

Right now, Greg and Lisa have the status of "last Americans."

In addition to that excitement, Bill Rodgers will be running to celebrate his 1979 win and Michigan's own Mark Bauman will be running his 40th consecutive Boston. We'll be watching the broadcast on Universal Sports TV. An online version will also available on the Universal Sports' Website (http://www.universalsports.com).

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LARRY EDER: BOSTON 2009 - BELLWEATHER OF THE RUNNING INDUSTRY
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"It is late Tuesday night, the week of the Boston marathon. For myself, as the president of the Running Network, this is one of the busiest weeks of the business year. And for someone in media, where the first thing most companies cut during bad economic times is advertising, this winter and spring has been, shall we say, anxious. Boston could tell us if the sport will continue to grow.

I am in Boston early due to the launch of the New Balance Research Lab. NB brought in a dozen members of the media to observe the lab, and get a feel for the changes going on in New Balance. On Wednesday, Brooks Running launched a new website,
www.runningsportfans.com, a very different approach to running marketing. Starting Wednesday, April 15, ASICS, with their marathon wunderkid, Ryan Hall, will be providing a blog plus exclusive video as Ryan tries to be the first American male since Greg Meyer to win the Boston Marathon (1983). The blog is www.asicsamerica.com/ryanhall, and Ryan is to be giving his fans a personal view of his battle for Boston supremacy.

Nike is doing a media event on Sunday and will obviously be hoping for Kara Goucher, who is running Boston for the first time, to give US women their first victory here since 1985. And on top of that, adidas continues to sponsor the Boston marathon, in a way, in my mind, that continues to give Boston its iconic presence in our global sport. Add to that group that PUMA, Reebok, Ecco, Avia, Mizuno, and many others will be pushing their footwares on the many who come through the Boston expo doors.

There is the story about a former president of a company which uses a swoosh for a symbol, who came through the Boston expo, seeing its well done shoe booths, booths for races, and then, booth after booth of discounted shorts, apparel and shoes and noted, "this is not a race, it is a flea market."

Boston is a bit of all those things-bellweather, meeting place, health and fitness expo, great weekend of spring. It shows that our sport has grown up. It shows that, even with the economic woes that we have, running is growing and the focuses running brand can do well. The unfocused running brand, well, that party is over.

2009 has about three dozen running footwear brands. Perhaps a dozen are very good to excellent. Good does not make it anymore, perhaps in the discount rack. The consumer is educated, and wants a shoe to fit their needs and they have read the running magazines to know that there is a shoe for everyone out there.

Boston is the most exclusive marathon in the world. One has to qualify to get here. The expo has these 25,000 plus their families. In fact, if a product does well here, it should do well just about anywhere.

Running is growing up. If Running figures its place in the sun, the current need to lower our carbon footprint, to counter obesity in childhood, to cut health costs could all be done with running and walking programs. As one of our titles says, Get Active!

Watch the expo closely, watch the restaurants and hotels around here. Rooms are down, and folks will be watching their dollars, but Monday will be a celebration of the human spirit from first place to 25,000th place. The 2009 BAA Boston Marathon is not just about who wins, but if our sport is still winning."
-- Larry Eder
http://www.runblogrun.com/2009/04/boston_2009bellweather_of_...

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MICHIGAN MILERS DOMINATE FIELD AT BOSTON INVITATIONAL MILE, APRIL 19
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The Boston Athletic Association is introducing a new event: the B.A.A. Invitational Mile. 19 professional milers will race in Back Bay on Sunday, April 19, the day before the 113th Boston Marathon. Among the 19 who will chase a $3,000 prize for first place are four Michigan athletes:
-- Anna Willard, a 2008 Olympian in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and reigning U.S. Indoor Champion at 1,500 meters
-- Lindsey Gallo, 1,500-meter runner-up at the 2006 U.S. Outdoor Championships and 2009 Boston Indoor Games mile champion
-- Rob Myers, a three-time U.S. Indoor Champion at 1,500 meters
-- Steve Sherer, third at the 2008 U.S. indoor championships
http://www.bostonmarathon.org/5k/Invitational-Mile.asp

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MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: AN INTERVIEW WITH 5/3 RIVERBANK RUN FOUNDER, MARTY ALLEN
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Marty Allen, one of the founders of the Old Kent River Bank Run-- now the Fifth Third River Bank Run, will be presented the Gerald R. Ford Award by the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in June, 2009. Michigan Runner TV caught up with Mr. Allen, as well as with Frank Cashman and Al Owens at the Fifth Third River Bank Run's 30th Anniversary celebration in 2007.
http://michiganrunner.tv/2009marty_allen/

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REALLY BE THERE VIDEOS
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Ken Andrews, of Really Be There, has a couple of interesting videos on his company Really Be There http://reallybethere.com The first video is a series of interviews with many of his students, the second is Ken talking about how he got into ChiRunning and the benefits it has for the serious runner. Great and informative website.

ChiRunning student interviews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3BlStUOe7M

Ken Andrews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgS31Zwa0yI

-- Art McCafferty

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E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: CALCIUM & VITAMIN D
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Bone density is maximized by age 30. Building strong, healthy bones is of primary importance in children and young adults, and maintaining those stores is important throughout adulthood. Athletes often meet key characteristics for keeping bones strong which include regular weight bearing activities, not smoking and the use of alcohol in moderation. However, 55% of males and 78% of females > age 20 do not consume enough calcium. Even if they do consume calcium rich foods, many Michigan athletes train indoors 2/3rds of the year limiting their sun exposure which in addition to dairy is a good source of Vitamin D, a requirement for calcium absorption. Calcium rich sources include: low fat milk, yogurt and ice cream, calcium fortified orange juice (good source of Vitamin C & Potassium), salmon (omega 6) soybeans and baked beans (iron and fiber). Vitamin D rich sources beyond dairy include: salmon, mackerel, tuna, shrimp and some margarines. Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D increases your risk for low bone-mineral density and stress fractures which will take you off the running circuit for the season. To determine your specific calcium and vitamin D requirements and learn more about these nutrients visit:
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.a...
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD_...
If you take a multivitamin don’t assume your calcium and Vitamin D needs are covered. Iron interferes with calcium absorption; so many brands don’t include it. The above sites discuss dosage, timing and selection tips in addition to current research.

-- Sheryl Lozicki, RD MBA
sdlozicki@comcast.net - 616-443-1501
http://e2dietitian.com

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JOHN L. PARKER'S ONCE A RUNNER NOW AVAILABLE FOR KINDLE AND IPHONE
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It's no longer tough and expensive to find a copy of John L. Parker's Once a Runner. The 1978 novel was reprinted in hardcover earlier this month. In addition, Amazon has annouced an edition available for both Kindloe and iPhone.

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NORTHPORT'S RUN & WALK FOR FUNDS WILL CELEBRATE 30TH ON JULY 4
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Earlier this week we spoke with George W. Anderson, race director of the Run & Walk for Funds in the beautiful town of Northport. Run and Walk for Funds is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Anderson has been the race director since the beginning. Originally held in conjuunction with Northport's Harbor Days festival, the race has outlasted the festival. Anderson is especially proud that the event has raised more than $65,000 for the American Cancer Society. Local merchants underwrite the race, so all entry fees go to the American Red Cross.

Since Northport is a destination resort town, participants have come from places all over the country. Anderson calls it a cosmopolitan race. Last year's event was won by someone who is running a 10K in every state. Run & Walk for Funds was the race he chose for Michigan. Events also include a 5K run and a 2 Mile Walk. For more information, contact George W. Anderson, gwanderson@chartermi.net, (231) 386-5188.

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GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING
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-- Martian Half Marathon, Dearborn, April 5, 2009
1st) Corey Nowitzke, 1:06:58 - debut half marathon

-- Martian Marathon, Dearborn, April 5, 2009
1st) Kris James, 2:43:30

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GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD
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-- April 19-20, 2009 - Boston Marathon - Larry Eder, Gary Morgan, Paul McMullen

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RACE CALENDAR - APRIL - JUNE
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****Calendar entries are a value-added service for Michigan Runner clients. Please contact Art McCafferty (artmccaf@glsp.com) if you're interested.*******

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009
* Fifth Third River Bank Run Training Run, Grand Rapids, 15KR http://www.53riverbankrun.com

* Navarino Trail Run, Shiocton, WI, 15KR, 6KR, kid’s run http://greatlakesendurance.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2009
* Dooby Du Bikesport Duathlon, Toledo/ Berkey, OH, 2MR, 6.5MB, 2MR,6.5MR,2MR Web: http://www.eliteendeavors.com
Video: http://glsp.com/elite_endeavors/

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
* Hillsdale “Gina” Relays, Hillsdale, track meet
Web: http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics/mens_track/ginarelays.asp
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008hillsdale/

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
* Hillsdale “Gina” Relays, Hillsdale, track meet
Web: http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics/mens_track/ginarelays.asp
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008hillsdale/

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 20009
* Hillsdale “Gina” Relays, Hillsdale, track meet
Web: http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics/mens_track/ginarelays.asp
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008hillsdale/

* Road Ends 5 Mile, Pinckney, 5 MR
http://trailmarathon.com

* Snowbird Spring Scamper, Gaylord, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR
Web: http://www.snowbirdspringscamper.com

* WYLD Bill 5K, Hillsdale, 5KR/W
Web: http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics/mens_track/ginarelays.asp
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008hillsdale/

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009
* Running Fit Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, Pinckney, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
* Run Fit 5K, Novi, 5KR, 1MR, kids run, 6:30 pm, Novi Town Center
http://runfit5k.com

SATURDAY, May 2, 2009
* 20 Mile Training Run, Traverse City, training run up to 20MR
Web: http://www.runningfit.com

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009
* Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay, 10KR, 5KR, kids run
Web: http://flyingpigmarathon.com

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2009
* Fifth Third Junior, Wyoming, 5KFR, 1MFR, 1/2MFR
Web: http://gazellesports.com

FRIDAY, May 8, 2009
* Sports and Fitness Expo and Fashion Show, Grand Rapids, Expo
Web: http://gazellesports.com

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009
* Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone, Gnaw Bone, Indiana, 50MR, 50KR, 100K relay http://dwdgnawbone.com

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 10KR, 5KR, teams, 8:00 am
Web: http://www.53riverbankrun.com
Michigan Runner Race Series 25K

* Vision Builders 5K, 5KR/W, kids run, 9:00 am, Dexter, Hudson Mills Metropark
Web: http://www.visionbuilders5k.org

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
* Ferndale Foot Frolic, Ferndale, 10KR, 1 MR, kids run
Web: http://www.ferndalerecreation.org/ Default.aspx?mode=crs&crsid=721&id=23&scid=11&cid=4

* Henry Ford Rock and Road 5/10K, West Bloomfield, 10KR, 5KR, kids run
Web: http://www.westbloomfieldparks.org

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, kids run, Cleveland, OH
Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008cleveland/

* XTERRA Last Stand Triathlon / Duathlon, Battle Creek, Tri: 1/2MS/ 12.5MB/ 4MR or Du: 2MR, 12.5MB, 4MR
Web: http://www.eliteendeavors.com

* XTERRA Midwest Championships, Battle Creek, Tri: 1000mS/ 20MB/ 6MR
Web: http://www.eliteendeavors.com

SATURDAY, May 23, 2009
* Alma Highland Festival Run, Alma, 8MR, 5KR/W, kids runs
Web: http://almahighlandfestival.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007almahighlandfestivalraces/

* Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run, Fruitport, 10KR, 5KR
call Donald Wood, (231) 865-3551

* Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race, Mackinaw City, 5.4 MR
Web: http://www.mackinawcity.com

MONDAY, May 25, 2009
* Hartland Memorial Day Run/Walk, Hartland, 5KR, 3KW
Web: http://www.hartlandschools.us/athletics/Events/Run/

* Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk & 8K Run, Grosse Ile, 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR
Web: http://www.islandroadrunners.net

SATURDAY, May 30, 2009
* Blue Care Network Kids’ Run, Ann Arbor, under 3= 50 yds, 4-5 years=100 yds, 6-7 years 200 yds, 7-8 years=300 yds, 9-10=400 yds, 11-12 years=800 yds Web: http://www.dexterannarborrun.com

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
* Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids run http://www.dexterannarborrun.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009
* Tooth, Fang & Claw 10K Run and Swamp Party, Pinckney, 6:30 pm
http://runningfit.com/swampparty

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
* Cooley Law 5K Race for Education, Lansing, 7:30 pm, 5KR/W, kids runs, State Capitol http://cooley.edu/race/

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009
* Dodge Park 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:00 am, 3.1MR, 1MR/W, Dodge Park, Contact Mark DiSanto, (586) 446-2700, mdisanto@sterling-heights.net

* Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 9:30 am, 10KR/W, kids run, Windemere Point
http://runmackinac.com

SUNDAY, June 7, 2009
* Bikesport Ann Arbor Triathlon / Duathlon, Pinckney, 8:00 am, Tri or Du: 1/2MS/ 14MB/ 5MR or 2MR/ 14MB/ 5MR, Pinckney Recreation Area, Halfmoon Lake Beach
Web: http://www.eliteendeavors.com
Video: http://glsp.com/elite_endeavors/

* Team Playmakers KIckoff, Okemos, 7:00 pm, 2299 W. Grand River
Web: http://playmakers.com
Video: http://glsp.com/playmakers/

* USATF Michigan Open & Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hillsdale, Noon, Hillsdale College Muddy Waters Stadium
http://michigan.usatf.org

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY, June 10 - 13, 2009
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Fayetteville, AK
http://ncaasports.com/track-and-field/schedules

SATURDAY, June 13, 2009
* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville/ Grand Rapids, 9:00 am, 5KR/W, Jr. Jog 1/4MR & 1/8MR
Web: http://diemerrun.com
Video: coming June 2009
Michigan Runner Race Series

* Flirt with Dirt, Novi, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR, Lake Shore Park
http://www.runflirt.com

* Midwest Track & Field Meet of Champions, Jackson, 11:30 am, Jackson HS Withington Stadium
http://midwestmeet-teammichigan.com

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2009
* Run Fit Kids Fitness Camp, Ann Arbor, camp, Gallup Park
http://runfitkids.com

SATURDAY, June 20, 2009
* Cheesetown Challenge, Pinconning, 6:00 pm, 5 MR, 2 MR/W, kids run, Doc Letchfield Park
Web: http://www.cheesetownraces.org
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008cheesetown/

* Open Door Julie Run/Walk, Commerce Twp., 9:00 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Walled Lake Northern High School, 6000 Bogie Lake Road.
Web: http://www.opendooroutreachcenter.com

SUNDAY, June 21, 2009
* Plymouth YMCA Father’s Day Run,Plymouth, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MR/W, Triple (all 3 races, 10.3 miles), Kid’s trot/jog, Downtown Plymouth
Web: http://www.ymcadetroit.org
Video: coming June 2009

* XTERRA Bikesport Torn Shirt Triathlon /Duathlon, Brighton, 8:00 am, Tri: 1/2 MS/ 15MB/ 6MR; Du: 2MR/ 15MB/ 6MR, Brighton Recreation Area, Bishop Lake
Web: http://eliteendeavors.com
Video: http://glsp.com/elite_endeavors/

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2009
* Triceratops Triathlon, Brighton, 6:30 pm, Tri: 1/2MS/ 5KR/ 20KB, Island Lake Recreation Area
http://www.runtrextri.com

FRIDAY, June 26, 2009
* Track and Field Old Timers Reunion and Dinner, Detroit, 6:00 pm, Cathedral Church of St. Paul - Barth Hall
http://www.motorcitystriders.com

SATURDAY, June 27, 2009
* Artful Dodger Riverview Run, St. Clair, 8:30 am, 5KR, St. Clair Riverview Plaza, contact Larry McKay, (810) 329-2962, larrymckay@allstate.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007artful_dodger/

* Run Charlevoix, Charlevoix, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W
http://goodboyevents.org

* Solstice Run, Northville, 7:30 am, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run, Ford Field, Griswold St. north of Main, downtown Northville
http://www.solsticerun.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009
* Pictured Rocks Road Race - Run for the Red Cross, Munising, 13.1MR, 5KR
Web: http://www.picturedrocksroadrace.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005picturedrocks/

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HALF-MARATHON & LONGER CALENDAR THROUGH OCTOBER 2009
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****Calendar entries are a value-added service for Michigan Runner clients. Please contact Art McCafferty (artmccaf@glsp.com) if you're interested.*******

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009
* Running Fit Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, Pinckney, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR Web: http://www.trailmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2003trailmarathon/

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009
* Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay, 10KR, 5KR, kids run
Web: http://flyingpigmarathon.com

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009
* Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone, Gnaw Bone, Indiana, 50MR, 50KR, 100K relay http://dwdgnawbone.com

* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 10KR, 5KR, teams, 8:00 am
Web: http://www.53riverbankrun.com

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2009
* Mississauga Marathon, Mississaugo, Ontario, 26.2MR, Relay, 13.1MR, 2KFR/W, kids run
Web: http://www.mississaugamarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008mississauga/

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, kids run, Cleveland, OH
Web: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008cleveland/

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009
* Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa, Ontario, 26.2MR, 13.1MR/W, 2KFR,
Web: http://runottawa.ca
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2007ingottawa/

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
* Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids run http://www.dexterannarborrun.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
* Run Charlevoix, Charlevoix, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W
http://goodboyevents.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009
* Pictured Rocks Road Race - Run for the Red Cross, Munising, 13.1MR, 5KR
Web: http://www.picturedrocksroadrace.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005picturedrocks/

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009
* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival (2 Day Event), Copper Harbor, 25KR, 10KR, 6K Hill Climb, 2K kids’ run
http://greatlakesendurance.com

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009
* Keweenaw Trail Running Festival (2 Day Event), Copper Harbor, 25KR, 10KR, 5.8K Hill Climb, 2K youth run
http://greatlakesendurance.com

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2009
* Friendly Massey Marathon & Spanish River Half-Marathon, Massey, Ontario, 26.2MR,, 13.1MR, 10KR
http://www.friendlymasseymarathon.com

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
* Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K, Munising, 26.2 MR, 10KR
Web: http://greatlakesendurance.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006grandisland/

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009
* Carrollton Charity Road Races, Carrollton, 26.2 MR, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR/W http://www2.carrollton.k12.mi.us

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2009
* Tahqua Trail Run, Paradise, 25KR, 10KR, 2KR
http://www.greatlakesendurance.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009
* Somerset Stampede, Somerset Center, 13.1MR, 5KR/W
http://somerset-run.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009
* SSQ Quebec City Marathon, Quebec City, Quebeb, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, team challenge, kids run
http://runquebeccity.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009
* Labor Day 30K Run & 10K Walk/Run, Milford, 30KR, 10KR/W, 1/2 kids run, 30KB, 30K Inline skate
http://www.laborday30k.com

* Run Beaver Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, Beaver Island, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR/W
http://goodboyevents.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
* Dances with Dirt - Hell, Pickney/Hell, 50MR, 50KR, 100 K Relay http://danceswithdirt.com

* Sandhill Crane Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10K, Vandalia, 13.1MR, 10KR http://www.cairnstoneadventuretours.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
* Montreal International Marathon, Montreal, Quebec, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids run
Web: http://marathonoasisdemontreal.com
Video: http://glsp.com/montreal/

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
* La Demi Grand Half Marathon, Munising, 13.1MR, 5KR http://www.greatlakesendurance.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
* Boyne 2 Boyne Marathon, Harbor Springs, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, FR
Web: http://www.boyne2boyne.com/
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008boyne2boyne/

* Capital City River Run Half Marathon/ 5K, Lansing, 13.1MR, 5KR, 1MFR, 1/4 MFR Web: http://www.ccriverrun.org
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008capitalcity/

* Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, ON, 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, kids run
Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2006scotiabank/

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009
* Brooksie Way Half Marathon, Rochester Hills, 13.1MR, 5KR/W
Web: http://www.thebrooksieway.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008brooksie_way/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009
* Run Vasa, Williamsburg, 25KR, 10KR
http://www.runvasa.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009
* Royal Victoria Marathon, Victoria, British Columbia, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 8KR, kids run
Web: http://royalvictoriamarathon.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
* Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon, Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON, 26.2MR, Wheelchair, Handcycle, 13.1MR/W, 5 person relay teams, 5KFR/W
Web: http://freepmarathon.com
Video: http://glsp.com/detroit_freepress/

* Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, Grand Rapids, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR
Web: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2005grandrapidsmarathon/

SATURDAY, October 24, 2009
* Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island, 11:30 am, 13.1 MR, 5.7 MR/W, Mission Point Resort
http://runmackinac.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009
* Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, ON, 26.2 MR/W/Wheel, 13.1 MR/W/Wheel, 5KR/W
Web: http://www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/
Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2008niagara/