Michigan Running News - April 22, 2009 - vol. 8, no. 30

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

JESUS RUNNER --You select the scripture we provide the shirt
For Example 2 Timothy 4: 7..."I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (NIV)
Click On: http://www.jesusrunner.com/

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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__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: BOSTON MARATHON
__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: PIONEERS OF EMU TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY
__/ RED SIMMONS AND LISA LARSEN RAINSBERGER (FORMERLY WEIDENBACH)

__/ E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: B VITAMINS: VERY ENERGIZING
__/ 2009 RITE AIDE CLEVELAND MARATHON READIES FOR ANOTHER CLASSIC
__/ UPDATE: DOLORES HENSLEY WOULD LIKE VISITORS

__/ RUNNING TELEVISION NETWORK TO COVER 30TH ANNUAL ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON
__/ NIKE SUPER NATURAL RUNNING: REVIEW BY LARRY EDER
__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: GARY MORGAN ON THE RRCA CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO

__/ DRAKE RELAYS CELEBRATE 100 YEARS -FESTIVITIES BEGIN SATURDAY
__/ WILD LIFE MARATHON - NEW MARATHON IN JACKSON COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 11
__/ IOC EVALUATION COMMITTEE IS FETED IN CHICAGO, INSIDE THE GAMES,
NOTES BY LARRY EDER

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

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RUNNING NETWORK TV: BOSTON MARATHON
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Here are the first two of several shows about the 113th Boston Marathon.
1) Paul McMullen Interviews Boston Marathon participants Colleen DeReuck, Todd Synder and Elva Dryer.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROFqilhjkJw

2) Larry Eder and Paul McMullen bring you the latest with their coverage of the 2009 Boston Marathon. It was historic, as the American's grabbed a third place in each event, marking their return to big time marathoning.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVdj640DY5A

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MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: PIONEERS OF EMU TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY
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Eastern Michigan University's new President, Sue Martin, was on hand to welcome some of the pioneers of EMU's Track & Field/Cross Country teams. In addition, five new championship banners were created to hang from the rafters commemorating their pre MAC successes. Scott Hubbard, the evening's Master of Ceremonies welcomed the President, introduced many of the attending pioneers, including the like of Red Simmons, Hayes Jones, Tony Misfud and Duane Zemper.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGHXhy7x94U

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RED SIMMONS AND LISA LARSEN RAINSBERGER (FORMERLY WEIDENBACH)
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Lisa Larsen Rainsbarger (formerly Weidenbach) keeps her title for at least another year; she's still the last American to have won the Boston Marathon, 1985. During the Eastern Michigan University Pioneers Dinner last Saturday I had the chance to have a few words with Red Simmons, age 99. Simmons talked about discovering that Lisa could run. Lisa was attending the University of Michigan on a swimming scholarship when Simmons saw her out on a cross-training jog. He tracked her down and talked her into joining the track team. She had the wheels, but it took a year for the non-weight-bearing swimmer's legs to adapt to running. In addition to winning marathons in Boston, Montreal, Kyoto, and Chicago, Lisa won the Crim 10 Mile in 1986, 1987 and 1988. For more on her accomplishments see http://www.traininggoals.com/about_lisa.html

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E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: B VITAMINS: VERY ENERGIZING
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Many of you may be familiar with the link between B vitamins and energy because of their renewed rise in status due to designer waters and energy drinks. While I’m not an advocate of either of these beverages there is a connection. Thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine (B6) and biotin are involved in the creation of energy during exercise. Folate and B12 are needed to build red blood cells, make protein and repair tissue. Severe deficiency of B12 and folate may result in anemia causing poor endurance and easily fatigued muscles. The research to date has been limited but does indicate that exercise may increase your needs for these vitamins by as much as twice the recommended amount. B vitamins should be plentiful in your athletic carbohydrate rich diet and include breads, grains and cereals, green leafy vegetables, fortified orange juice and red meat. There’s no need to reach for the drinks with the hyped up names. Sorry Red Bull, Monster and Vitaminwater, no plugs for you!

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

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2009 RITE AIDE CLEVELAND MARATHON READIES FOR ANOTHER CLASSIC
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We hope to see many of you at this year's running of the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. The runs are scenic and well organized, the expo is well attended and downtown is a great place to hang out. For those who want to get there a day early, the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame is a must visit. Here are some other interesting facts taken from their website.

Event is one of the 50 oldest marathons in the country
Number of years for Cleveland Marathon: 33
Number of running shoes expected to pound the streets of Cleveland 20,000 + fans and volunteers
Number of 12 oz. water bottles used on race day: 10,000
Average mile time for the marathon winner: 5 minutes, 35 seconds per mile
Number of 5 oz. cups used on the course throughout race: 141,000
Number of bananas expected to be eaten by runners: 9,800
Gallons of PowerAde used on course during race: 2,912
Number of cookies expected to be eaten by runners: 9,000
Number of portable restrooms throughout the course: 112

Video Highlights
2009 Look for our coverage beginning the next day on our various networks and You Tube
2008 http://michiganrunner.tv/2008cleveland/
2007 http://michiganrunner.tv/2007cleveland/
2005 http://michiganrunner.tv/2005cleveland/
2004 http://michiganrunner.tv/2004clevelandmarathon/

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UPDATE: DOLORES HENSLEY WOULD LIKE VISITORS
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For those who are wondering how Dolores Hensley is doing these days, here's the lates from Greg Everal:

"I talked with Harrison Hensley today, he told me to let everyone know that Dolores will be staying two more weeks at the Chelsea Retirement Home and she would still like to see visitors. Dolores will be going home after May 4th.

Chelsea Retirement Home
805 West Middle
Chelsea, MI. 48118
K-2 Room 206 Bed 1"

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RUNNING TELEVISION NETWORK TO COVER 30TH ANNUAL ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON
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Our Running Canada crew is excited about covering the 30th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon coming up on Sunday, October 11. We have chatted with RD Carol Noel and they are excited about their 30th and are bringing us in to share the race and history with the whole world.

Last year, was a record year as 10,395 runners registered for the 2008 Royal Victoria marathon, half- marathon, 8K and kid's races. The capital city now has two races that draw over 10,000 participants along with the Times Colonist 10K each spring.

Steve Osaduik, of Nanaimo, won his third consecutive RVM men's title in 2:25:31. Also noted, was the world record for 80+ women set by Betty-Jean McHugh from North Vancouver in 4:36:52

Register: http://www.royalvictoriamarathon.com/events/register.php

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NIKE SUPER NATURAL RUNNING: REVIEW BY LARRY EDER
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Okay, there is some nudity in this commercial. It is tastefully done. The Weiden & Kennedy team has taken Nike Free and taken it to the nth degree-- running supernatural, meaning, in this exercise, running au natural except for shoes on one's feet. David Olds, a top marathoner in the 80s (I remember him at San Francisco with Pete Pfitzinger from about 1986-7), is the camp coach/counselor/guru. The truth is, David Olds is just being David Olds.

Lauren Fleshman, with a guitar on her lap, does her best hippie impersonation, noting that there are some tough trails in the camp. Nudity is not really spoken of, but the scene on the barbeque, and a question by an inquiring runner on size fifteen shoes does get in all the scatalogoical humor, with some semblance of taste. Note the qualification of semblance.

Nick Symmonds does a nice job about giving it one's all, but the award goes to the totally constrained performances of Kara and Adam Goucher. Kara speaks very non chalantly about how they love the Nike SuperNatural Running Camp, and how it takes Adam, who is sitting next to Kara, very naked and very relaxed, " a little longer to come down" from the camp.

Enjoy, you have been warned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojflsDwF7c0
-- Taken from the blog, Run Blog Run by Larry Eder

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RUNNING NETWORK TV: GARY MORGAN ON THE RRCA CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO
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Gary Morgan brings us some of the sights and sounds of San Francisco as he attends the RRCA Convention.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJOTN2_kV58

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DRAKE RELAYS CELEBRATE 100 YEARS -FESTIVITIES BEGIN SATURDAY
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Live entertainment, the internationally recognized Beautiful Bulldog Contest, and competing chief executive officers will make the Drake Relays Downtown Festival a must-see week of events.

Crowd favorites like the Fake Relays will go on as usual in addition to the Drake Relays Invitational Pole Vault that will be held at Jordan Creek Town Center.

The Drake Relays Parade starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday (April 19) at 24th Street and University Avenue, moving west on University, then north on 30th Street, then east on Forest Avenue, ending at Forest and 25th Street. Drake graduate Erin Kiernan, from WHO TV in Des Moines, will serve as grand marshal of the parade.

Chief executive officers and local celebrities compete for the title of Fake Relays Champion from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. April 21 in Nollen Plaza. On Wednesday, April 22. fans will welcome back the men's invitational pole vault to the Jordan Creek Town Center, beginning at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to attend an Athletes of the Century Celebration on Thursday, April 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Drake Knapp Center. Athletes will arrive on the blue carpet on Forest Street, starting at 6 p.m. , Court Avenue will be alive with music and people Friday night, April 24, starting from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

-- Taken and edited from a Drake Relays release

Editor's Note: Our Running Network team of Larry Eder, Paul McMullen and Jennie McCafferty, will be on hand to bring you our coverage of the 100th Drake Relays.

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WILD LIFE MARATHON - NEW MARATHON IN JACKSON COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 11
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The Friends of the Falling Waters Trail will be hosting their first marathon to support improvements to the Falling Waters trail. The Wild Life marathon is the only one in Jackson County, and will begin in Concord and venture down the Falling Waters Trail towards Moscow Road, and back. The Falling Waters Trail is a major east-west component of the Jackson County Regional Trail plan, connecting Cascades, Ella Sharp, Lime Lake and Swains Lake parks in south-central Michigan’s Jackson County with the city of Jackson. The first running of this event will be October 11, 2009 and will include a half-marathon, a 5K run and a 5K walk. For print and online registration information for the Wild Life Marathon as well as more information on the Falling Waters Trail see http://www.fallingwaterstrail.org/marathon2009.htm

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IOC EVALUATION COMMITTEE IS FETED IN CHICAGO, INSIDE THE GAMES,
NOTES BY LARRY EDER ===============================================================
The battle for the 2016 Olympic site is down to the stretch. A thirteen person IOC evaluation committee lead by 1984 Olympic gold medalist at 400 meter intermediate hurdles, Nawal Nawal El Moutawakel, visited the proposed sites for Chicago 2016, were treated to a special message from Michael Jordan, who could not be at the Olympic event due to a prior engagement. Jordan noted in the video that the Olympics were one his most important memories in sport. While the media was kept a distance from the Evaluation committee, the committee were met by a group of famous Olympic athletes, from Nadia Comenica to Pablo Morales. The brisk Spring weather ( read, very, very cold) of Chicago did not stop the evaluation committee who witnessed a gymnastic competition at McCormick Center, as well as a presentation by Native Americans and a Chinese dragon that followed them around McCormick Center. As they ventured outside to Washington Park, they were greeted by a group of young Chicagoans carrying all 205 flags of IOC member countries.

The battle for 2016, between Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Chicago has gone on for over a year. It will be fascinating to watch between now and October, when the decision will be made.

For more on the visit, please click on http://www.insidethegames.com/show-news.php?id=5402.

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GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING
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-- B.A.A. Invitational Mile, Boston, April 19, 2009
1st) Anna Willard, 4:38.6

-- B.A.A. Boston Marathon, April 20, 2009
13th overall; 1st Michigan) Brian Sell, 2:16:31
29th female; 1st Michigan) Andrea Pomeranski, 2:50:55

3rd Master; 1st American Master) Carl Rundell, 2:24:19
4th Master; 2nd American Master) Tracy Lokken, 2:24:39
8th Master; 4th American Master; Marybeth Reader, 2:59:08
1st Visually Impaired) Ivonne Mosquera, 3:28:32

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GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD
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-- April 23-25, 2009 - Hillsdale "Gina" Relays, Hillsdale - Art McCafferty, Scott Sullivan, Carter Sherline
-- April 23-25, 2009 - Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa - Larry Eder, Jennie McCafferty, Paul McMullen
-- April 26, 2009 - Chef's Challenge, Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire - Art McCafferty
-- May 8-9, 2009 - Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids - Art & Jennie McCafferty, Scott Sullivan
-- May 16-17, 2009 - Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Cleveland - Art & Jennie McCafferty
-- May 24, 2009 - Comrades Marathon, Durban, South Africa - Gary Morgan
-- June 5, 2009 - Cooley Law 5K Race for Education, Lansing - Art & Jeennie McCafferty
-- June 8-11, 2009 _ Michigan Open, Orchard Lake - Art & Jennie McCafferty
-- June 13, 2009 - Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville - Art & Jennie McCafferty
-- June 21, 2009 - Plymouth YMCA Father's Day Run, Plymouth - Art & Jennie McCafferty

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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.*******

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/

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