Michigan Running News - January 20, 2010 - Vol. 9, no. 17

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MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS - JANUARY 20, 2010 - Vol. 9, no. 17

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Michigan Runner magazine
Editor: Scott Sullivan

Michigan Running News
Editor: Jennie McCafferty

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__/ RUNNING NETWORK TV: CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON & ARAMCO HOUSTON 1/2 MARATHON
__/ RUNNING CANADA TV: SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON
__/ DICKS'S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON PREVIEW WITH DANE RAUSCHENBERG

__/ E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: HAPPY HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK
__/ HUSTLE FOR HAITI 10K/5K/2K RUN & WALKS, DOWAGIAC, JANUARY 31
__/ LOCAL TRIATHLETES HOST TRIATHLON CLINICS

__/ GREAT LAKES ENDURANCE GETS GREENER
__/ MICHIGAN QUALIFIERS: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS - MARATHON
__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES, 2010

__/ MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES POINTS
__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING
__/ GREAT PERFORMANCES - INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

__/ GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK 2010 EVENT COVERAGE
__/ RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2010

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RUNNING NETWORK TV: CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON & ARAMCO HOUSTON HALF MARATHON
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This year's Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon sold out within hours and its easy to see why: first rate organization, fast courses and first rate competition. The Aramco Houston Half also served as the USATF Half Marathon champinships for both men and women. Fields were deep in both races, PR's were rampant, 3 course records were broken and debuts by Shalane Flanagan and Brett Gotcher were stunning. Our cameras caught starts, finishes and an interview with 2009 Aramco Houston Half Marathon champion: Meb Keflezighi

Chevron Houston Marathon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQzVpf-UFSs

Aramco Houston Half Marathon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tZ_vYKj1ok

Interview with Meb Keflezighi (2009 Aramco Houston Half Marathon):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF3JVAX0Mfk

Expo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wof0F27L5BY

Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon Start: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RGWcJxtLb4

El Paso Houston 5K Fun Run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-inr8bs358g

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RUNNING CANADA TV: SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON
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Want to qualify for Boston? Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a flat, fast course that has been the qualifying venue for many Boston wanna-be's. Glenda Card of Oak Park, Michigan qualified for Boston for the first time at the 2009 race. We spoke with STWM's volunteer coordinator, Charlotte Brookes about the race.
Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OniJnrQVYww

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DICKS'S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH MARATHON PREVIEW WITH DANE RAUSCHENBERG
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We're happy that Pittsburgh's marathon returned last year after a five year break. We spoke with Dane Rauschenberg, a man who knows his marathons, about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon which will be May 2, 2010. (In 2006 Rauschenberg ran 52 marathons on 52 weekends.)
Web: www.pittsburghmarathon.org
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o15rGxHjf0U

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E2 EATING & EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL FITNESS: HAPPY HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK
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January 17-23 is “Healthy Weight Week” 32.7% of Americans adults are overweight, 34% are obese and 6% are extremely obese. 32% of American children are overweight, 16% are obese and 11% are extremely obese. Comparing these statistics, it is easy to see that a child has a 65-75% chance of following in their overweight parent’s footsteps. To determine your BMI go to http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi Why is a “normal” BMI so beneficial? According to the Center for Disease Control, as weight increases to the overweight and obesity range, the risks for the following conditions are elevated:

• Coronary heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
• Stroke
• Liver and Gallbladder disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
• Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

Yet achieving a healthy weight is not just about reaching a set number of pounds that categorizes you as normal. It includes a collection of positive lifestyle behaviors that include a healthy diet, regular physical activity, adequate rest, not smoking, alcohol in moderation and effective ways of coping with everyday stress. Most runners score well on most, if not all of these behaviors, so you can all consider yourselves “abnormal” in a good way!

Sheryl Lozicki, RD, MBA
E2 Eating & Exercise for Optimal Fitness
http://E2dietitian.com
http://twitter.com/e2dietitian
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryllozicki

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HUSTLE FOR HAITI 10K/5K/2K RUN & WALKS, DOWAGIAC, JANUARY 31
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Thom Janssen alerted us to this race for Haiti:

"Fedi Fe (Fire Up)!
Coach Ron Gunn has helped Southwestern Michigan College and St. Paul's Episcopal church with an avenue to respond to the urgent need in Haiti. He has designed a unique event utilizing part of the Trail course used for Steve's Run (Roadrunner Trails Red course).

The intrinsic rewards await both the serious and casual runner, as well as, hikers and walkers who wish to challenge this wooded trail course in mid winter's brisk weather - all in support of an urgent need. Leverage your efforts by obtaining pledges of $1 to $5 per kilometer from family and friends.

This SMC community sponsored event is presented as a fund raiser for the Haitian people. All funds raised will go to help fill the even greater need since the earthquake in Haiti. Coach Gunn and the other organizers are familiar with Haiti as part of the volunteer medical teams which pay their own way each year. They plan to go again in March. Sponsored by St. Paul's Episcopal church which has been involved since 1967.
1:00 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2010
Student Activities Center
http://cairnstoneadventuretours.com/Hustle_for_Haiti.php"

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LOCAL TRIATHLETES HOST TRIATHLON CLINICS
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Whitmore Lake, MI April 19, 2009 – The sport of triathlon has been gaining popularity in recent years and is currently at an all-time high. Membership of USA Triathlon, the sanctioning authority for the sport, surpassed 115,000 annual members in early 2009 compared to membership numbers between 15,000 and 21,000 from 1993 to 2000.

With this growth in national popularity, it should come as no surprise that the sport is gaining tremendous popularity in our own “Great Lake State.” Triathletes Karen McKeachie and Eva Solomon will be hosting triathlon clinics to help beginners learn about the sport and to help experienced triathletes with their training.

Native Michigan residents, Solomon and McKeachie have been involved in health and fitness activities for years. McKeachie is a six-time winner of Dexter-Ann Arbor Run, including the first which was in 1974. She is a five-time gold medalist of the world triathlon championships and a nine-time finisher of Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. She has extensive experience with race direction, directed the first-ever all-women's running race in Michigan held in 1978 and co-founder several triathlons in the 1980's. Solomon has been competing in triathlons, duathlons, and running races since 1987, keeping a balance between family, work, and a healthy lifestyle. Together, they are the founders of Epic Races, a multi-sport production company which promotes fit and healthy lifestyles through multi-sport events.

The clinics will have both beginner and experienced triathlete components. Beginners will be introduced to the sport and will learn everything from what to wear to how to transition from one sport to the next. Experienced triathletes will focus on training techniques and how to improve in all three disciplines.

Clinic Dates: February 14, March 14, April 18
Time: All Clinics will be 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Whitmore Lake Community Pool, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI
Cost: $35 per clinic or $84 for all three
For additional information, please contact Eva Solomon at (734) 678-5045 or visit http://www.epicraces.com.
Epic Races is committed to managing eco-friendly events by minimizing waste, emissions and reusing and recycling. Their events showcase the resources, industry, and beauty of Michigan.
-- Epic Races News Release

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GREAT LAKES ENDURANCE GETS GREENER
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Great Lakes Endurance and Jeff Crumbaugh have pioneered "green" races and now Jeff has raised the bar again: "As of January 1, 2010, the Great Lakes Endurance website has been moved to a new hosting provider that is entirely powered by wind energy."

Among the races Great Lakes Endurance puts on are the Grand Island Marathon & 10K, the Navarino Eco-Marathon, the Tahqua 25K Trail Run, and the "retired" Keweenaw Trail Running Festival.
http://www.greatlakesendurance.com/

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MICHIGAN QUALIFIERS: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS - MARATHON
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Last weekend four Michigan athletes (Stephan Shay, Nick Stanko, Michele Suszek and Melissa White) qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the marathon and Andrea Pomaranski raised her status from "B" to "A".
Men:
Qualifying window from 1/1/09 until 30 days before Trials race and 10/5/08
A Standard = 2:19:00 or 1:05:00 or 28:30:00 (track)
No B Standard

Dathan Ritzenhein, London, 2:10:00
Jason Hartman, Minneapolis, 2:12:09
Nick Arciniaga, New York, 2:13:46
Mike Morgan, Sacramento, 2:15:27
Patrick Rizzo, Chicago, 2:15:48
Brian Sell, Boston, 2:16:31
Lucas Humphrey, Boston, 2:18:48
Chad Johnson, Minneapolis, 2:20:47* top 10 USA Marathon Championship, 2008

Stephan Shay, Houston, 1:02:26 (half) ** - not yet posted
Nick Stanko, Houston, 1:04:42 (half) ** - not yet posted
http://www.usatf.org/events/2012/OlympicTrials-Marathon-Men/...

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Women:
Qualifing window from 1/1/10 until 30 days before Trials race and 10/4/09:
A Standard = 2:39:00
B Standard = 2:46:00 or 1:15:00 half or 33:00:00 10,000 (track)

Andrea Pomaranski, Phoenix, 2:37:44 (A) ** - not yet posted
Michele Suszek, Phoenix, 2:44:56 (B) ** - not yet posted
Melissa White, Houston, 1:13:18 (B) (half) ** - not yet posted
http://www.usatf.org/events/2012/OlympicTrials-Marathon-Wome...

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MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES, 2010
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St. Patrick's Corktown Races, 4 Mile, Detroit - March 14
Kent City Ridge Run, 15K, Kent City - March 27
Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 8

Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon, Ann Arbor - June 6
Kalamazoo Klassic 10K, Kalamazoo - June 19
Solstice Run 5K, Northville- June 26

National Cherry Festival, 15K, Traverse City - July 10
Steve’s Run 10K, Dowagiac - July 31
Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile, Flint - August 28

Labor Day 30K, Milford - September 4
Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon, Detroit - October 17
Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island - October 23

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MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES POINTS
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All races except Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Crim 10 Mile and Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon:
Open Men and Women
1st = 30
2nd = 20
3rd = 10

Masters Men and Women
1st = 15
2nd = 10
3rd = 5

Senior Men and Women
1st = 3
2nd = 2
3rd = 1

Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Crim 10 Mile and Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon:
Open Men and Women
1st = 50
2nd = 25
3rd = 15

Masters Men and Women
1st = 30
2nd = 15
3rd = 10

Senior Men and Women
1st = 6
2nd = 4
3rd = 2

Open - all age groups
Masters - 40+
Senior - 50+ - age-graded

Ten best finishes count for Michigan Runner of the Year. Points count for the top ten of the twelve events in the series. If someone runs eleven events, the event with the fewest points earned is dropped.

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GREAT PERFORMANCES - ROAD RACING
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-- Aramco Houston Half Marathon/ USATF Half Marathon Championships, Jan. 17, 2010
5) Stephan Shay, 1:02:26, $1500
7) Nick Arciniaga, 1:03:22, $1000
17) Nick Stanko, 1:04:43
7) Melissa White, 1:13:18, $1000

-- PF Chang's Rock 'n Roll Arizona, Jan. 17, 2010
6) Andrea Pomaranski, marathon, 2:37:44 PB, $1500
11) Michele Siszek, marathon, 2:44:56
10) Scott Schmick, marathon, 2:23:41

3) Luke Humphrey, half, 1:06:02
4) Mike Morgan, half, 1:06:09

-- Naples Daily News Half Marathon
3) Matt Loiselle, 1:05:03

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GREAT PERFORMANCES - INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
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-- University of Washington Indoor Preview, Seattle WA, USA; January 16
1) Morgan Uceny, 1500, 4:39.10

-- Penn State University Northeast Challenge, Saturday, January 16
2) Danielle Tauro, 800, 2:10.49
1) Nicole Edwards, 1000, 2:42.31, facility record
1) Katie McGregor, 3000, 9:16.04 Meet record

-- South Bend, IN, Notre Dame Opener, January 15
2) Marissa Treece, MIle 4:58.04.

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GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK 2010 EVENT COVERAGE
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Art McCafferty - Producer
Jennie McCafferty - Associate Producer
Gary Morgan - Reporter
Tim Hygh - Reporter
David Manwiller - Videographer
Carter Sherline - Videographer
Scott Sullivan - Videographer

JANUARY
22-24 Fabulous Fifties, Gaylord - Art, Jennie

FEBRUARY
6 White Pine Stampede, Mancelona, MI - Jennie, Art, Tim
12 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Vancouver, BC - Gary
12-14 West Michigan Golf Show-Grand Rapids, MI - Art, Jennie
28 Closing Ceremonies Vancouver Winter Olympics, Vancouver, BC - Gary

MARCH
5-7 Michigan Golf Show-Novi, MI - Art, Jennie
8-14 CA World Championship, Miami, FL - Art, Jennie
12-14 Amazing Race, Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI (Tentative)
15-16 Tiger Spring Training, Lakeland, FL - Art, Jennie
17-19 Transitions Championship, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, FL - Art,
Jennie

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RACE CALENDAR - JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2010
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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, JANAURY 23, 2010
* Bigfoot Boogie 5 & 10K Snowshoe Race, Traverse City, 9:00 am, Timber Ridge Campground, qualifier for U.S. National Snowshoe Championships
http://runsnow.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Saginaw, 10:00 am, Saginaw Valley State University track & field - boys only, http://mitstrack.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, 6:30 pm, University of Michigan track and field - boys only, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Hillsdale, 6:00 pm, Hillsdale College, track and field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
* Michigan indoor track Series, Ann Arbor, 6:30 pm, University of Michigan track and field, girls only, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Warren, 5:30 pm, Macomb Community College track and field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010
* Winterlaufe, Frankenmuth,10:00 am, Heritage Park, 8KR/W, http://www.volkslaufe.org

* Tackle the Tower Stair Climb, Cleveland, 8:45 am, Tower City, Downtown Cleveland, 42 flight R/W, http://www.hermescleveland.com

* Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon, 9:00 am, South Lyon High School, 5KR/W, 1 MFR, http://www.slxc.com/witch

* White Pine Stampede, Mancelona, 9:00 am, Mancelona High School / Shanty Creek, 10K / 20K / 50K ski classic & freestyle, http://www.whitepinestampede.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010
* Super 5K, Novi, 9:00 am, Novi Town Center, 5KR, http://runsuperbowl.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Grand Rapids, 6:30 pm, Cornerstone University track & field, shot, HJ, PV only, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
* Bumper Run, Shelby Township, 6:15 pm, Stony Creek Metro Park, Boat Launch, 6.2 MR, Donald C. Richmond, (248) 628-4036, don.richmond@juno.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010
* USA Cross Country Championships, Spokane, WA, 9:00 am, Plantes Ferry Recreation Park, 6KR, 8KR, 12KR, http://usatf.org/events/2008/USAXCChampionships/

* Dances with Dirt - Green Swamp, Dade City, FL, 50MR, 50KR, 100K relay, http://danceswithdirt.com

* Michigan indoor Track Series, Albion, 10:00 am, Albion College, track and field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

FEBRUARY 16, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Grand Rapids, 6:30 pm, Cornerstone University, track & field, shot, HJ, PV only, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Mt. Pleasant St., 6:00 pm, Central Michigan University, track and field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Saginaw, 5:00 pm, Saginaw Valley State University, track and field, girls only, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, 6:30 pm, University of Michigan, track & field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Warren, 5:30 pm, Macomb Community College, track & field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010
* Michigan Indoor Track Series, Allendale, Noon, Grand Valley State University, track & field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010
* Mid American Conference Indoor Championships, Mt. Pleasant, Central Michigan University, track & field meet, http://mac-sports.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
* Big Ten Indoor Championships - Men, Minneapolis, MN, University of Minnesota, track & field meet, http://bigten.cstv.com

* Big Ten Indoor Championships - Women, State College, PA, Penn State University, track & field meet, http://bigten.cstv.com

* Mid American Conference Indoor Championships, Mt. Pleasant, Central Michigan University, track & field meet, http://mac-sports.com

* USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Albuquerque, NM, track & field meet http://www.usatf.org/calendars/

* Navarino Snowshoe Adventure, Shiocton, WI, 10:00 am CST, Navarino Wildlife Refuge, 10K, 5K snowshoe, 5K snowshoe tour, kids snowshoe http://greatlakesendurance.com

* Michigan Indoor Track Series State Championship, Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University, track and field, http://mitstrack.org/Schedule.asp

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
* Big Ten Indoor Championships - Men, Minneapolis, MN, University of Minnesota, track & field meet, http://bigten.cstv.com

* Big Ten Indoor Championships - Women, State College, PA, Penn State University, track & field meet, http://bigten.cstv.com

* USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Albuquerque, NM, track & field meet http://www.usatf.org/calendars/

* Fight for Air Climb Detroit, Detroit, 10:00 am, Renaissance Center, 70 or 40 floors, kids race, American Lung Association of the Midland States, http://climbmichigan.org
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