MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

March 20, 2002

BROE, BAKER, CAMPBELL HEAD FOR 8K US TITLE IN CENTRAL PARK
Allen Steinfeld, President and CEO of the New York Road Runners Club (NYRRC), thinks Tim Broe is the man to beat in the 8K US national championship race. The 8K hasn't been contested at the national level since 1993. In a telephone interview arranged by host club NYRRC, Tim Broe downplayed his chances, saying he hoped to be in the top 3. "Abdi [Abdirahman] is the guy to beat," he said. "8K is still a long way for me. I'm looking forward to running in Central Park."
Meanwhile, during the interview with Broe, elite athlete coordinator David Monti announced that the top Michigan road racer of 2001, Kyle Baker, will also run. Baker shares the Michigan Runner of the Year title with Amy Wing. Kyle Baker can be a threat at distances from the mile to the 10 mile. With his road racing experience, we expect Baker to challenge for the lead and the win.
And that's not all; Hanson's Jeff Campbell finished fourth and in the money at Sunday's Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago. Campbell, along with additional Hanson Team members, Jason Hubbard, Trent Briney, Brian Sell, Joe Gibson and Rickie Brinker will travel to New York for the April 6 race.

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY DROPS MENS TRACK AND FIELD
30 years ago, Bowling Green State University's Dave Wottle won the 1972 Olympic Gold Medal in the 800 meters. Rather than celebrating Wottle's win this summer, the University decided to end the Men's Track and Field program-one of the highest profile programs ever to be cancelled. Bowling Green's President Sidney Ribeau and Athletic Director Paul Krebs cited economics, competitiveness, and participation opportunities in reducing the number of men's sports. The University will no longer sponsor men's swimming/diving, men's tennis and men's indoor and outdoor track and field after this academic year. For the official statement, see http://bgsufalcons.fansonly.com/genrel/032102aaa.html. -- From Run Ohio http://www.runohio.com

BAKER, JOYCE WIN 5K TITLE AT SPECTRUM IRISH JIG
The Michigan Runner kicked off its 2002 Race Series at the Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K in Grand Rapids, March 16. Defending champion Kyle Baker make his 14:56 look easy to take first place for the third consecutive year. Masters runner and Irish Olympian, Monica Joyce, ran an incredible 17:00 flat to win the overall title. Laurie Decker ran 18:31 to win the women's masters race. Ann Arbor's Dave Furey's 16:00 flat took the masters title.
Second and third place runners in both the open and masters categories also won points toward the Michigan Runner of the Year title. Ann Stewart (2nd), Janet Becker (3rd), Kevin Smith (2nd) and Aaron Usher (3rd) earned points in the open division. Theresa Kopach (2nd), Kathy Anderson (3rd), Brian Olsen (2nd) and Ron Zywicki (3rd) earned masters points. For complete results see http://www.classicrace.com.

STAMPEDE 1 MILE NEXT UP ON MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES
The UM Heart Care/UM Business School Stampede of Races on April 6 at Dominos Farms in Ann Arbor is the next race in which runners can earn points toward the Michigan Runner of the Year title. The competitive one mile race is the first one mile race in which a runner can earn those points. For details and online registration see http://athleticventures.com.

CAMPBELL, VERRAN, WEHRMAN, MCGREGOR FINISH HIGH IN SHUFFLE
The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago March 24 attracted over 17,000 runners and offered prize money to the top five overall and masters runners. Hanson Team members took home some of that cash; Jeff Campbell of Utica, Michigan, wasn't on the elite athlete list for the race, but he will be next time. Jeff finished in 23:26 for 4th place; Clint Verran clocked 23:40 for 6th place and Chris Wehrman ran 23:44 for 10th place in one of the most competitive races on the Spring schedule. University of Michigan cross country star and 1998 NCAA cross country champion Katie McGregor took 3rd place in 26:49. McGregor lives in Minnesota now. Phil Bedford of Midland, Michigan was the top Master runner in 24:24.

HERB LINDSAY, PATTI DILLON ELECTED TO RRCA HALL OF FRAME
Alexandria, VA - (March 22, 2002) - The Road Runners Club of America announced that runners Patti Dillon, 49, of New London, Conn. and Herb Lindsay, 48, of Fremont, Mich. have been elected to the RRCA Hall of Fame.
Known for their aggressive front running, Dillon and Lindsay were top road racers in the late 1970s/early 80s as they won numerous top events and produced records and all-time performances. Dillon - known then as Patti Lyons/Catalano - won the Honolulu Marathon four consecutive times from 1978-1981 and also won the Montreal Marathon, but it was her three back-to-back second place finishes at the Boston Marathon (1979-81) that would make her a household name.
In his prime, the 1978 World Cross Country team member had several stellar road race performances. In 1979, Lindsay won the Old Kent River Run with a 25K world best time of 1:14:29. He also won the 1980 Midland Run 15K and set an unofficial 10-mile record at the Trevira Twosome finishing in 46 minutes flat. In 1981, Lindsay headed back to Old Kent where he bested himself finishing in 1:14:09. He also had a U.S. record win of 1:01:47 at the Maple Leaf Half-Marathon and, in the process of setting a half marathon record, set an unofficial 20K time of 58:38. --from RRCA Press Release via Running USA Wire

RITZ 24TH, MOORE MID-PACK AT WORLD XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Abdi Abdihakem was the first American to finish the men's long 12K race at the World Cross Country Championships in Dublin, March 23-24. His time was 36:03, good for 11th place, 1:11 behind winner Bekele Kenenisa of Ethopia. Dathan Ritzenhein, the 2nd American to finish, ran a 36:39 for 24th place in the field of 134 finishers. Ritzenhein's University of Colorado teammate, Jorge Torres, was the 1st American in the short 4K race in 12:35. The USA 4K champion, Tim Broe, did not race in Dublin. Bekele Kenenisa was the story of the meet, winning both the 4K and the 12 K senior men's races.
USA junior champion Tim Moore finished 54th, 25:47, in the middle of the pack behind the men's winner, Gebremariam Gebre-egziabher, from Ethiopia.

22 MICHIGAN HS ATHLETES NAMED ACCELERADE ALL-AMERICANS
More than 1,550 of the nation's premier high school track & field athletes from 36 states traveled to Landover, Maryland for the 2002 Nike Indoor Classic, March 25. The top six finishers in each event were named ACCELERADE All-Americans by the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF), organizers of the championship meet. Detroit boys excelled in the sprint relays and middle distance relays, Rockford girls continued their dominance in the distance relays. For the complete list see http://www.accelerade.com/.

10TH ANNIVERSARY WALT DISNEY WORLD® MARATHON WEEKEND
Join participants from all over the globe from January 10-12, 2003 as the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend celebrates crossing the 10 Year Mile Marker! The world's premier entertainment marathon weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon, 2-Day Health & Fitness Expo, and the Family Fun Magazine 5K and Kids Races. Register on-line for the weekend's festivities at www.disneyworldsports.com. But do it fast. The 10th Anniversary race will reach capacity earlier than ever before. WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Resort Package, call Disney Sports Travel at (407) 939-7810 or your local travel agent.

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR
. 3/29/2002, Kermit Ambrose Huron River Relays, track and field, Ypsilanti, John Goodridge, [email protected]
. 3/30/2002, April Fool's Run, 10KR, 5KR, 5KW, 10KR, 9:30 am, Allegan, Gary Van Staveren, [email protected], 616.673.2241, ex 4104, www.accn.org/~garyevans
. 3/30/2002, Flushing Township 1/2 Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 13.1 MR, 9:30 am, Flushing, John Gault, [email protected], 810-659-6493, www.gaultracemanagement.com
. 3/30/2002, Hansons's Running Shop 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, 5KR/W, 1 MW, 10:00, Utica, Sonja Shoudy, [email protected], 248-616-9665, www.hansons-running.com
. 3/30/2002, Leader Dog for the Blind 5K, 5KR/W, 10:00 am, Carrollton, Craig Douglas, [email protected], 989.753.7261
. 3/30/2002, Tortoise and Hare Hoppin' 5K, 5KR 5KW, Kid's Run, 8 am, Dexter , Larry Bostwick, www.tortoiseandhare.go.coolebiz.com
. 3/30/2002, Woof n' Hoof Doggathon, 5K Fun run walk for your dog, 9 am, Gallup Park, Ann Arbor, Kathleen Gina, [email protected], www.aatrackclub.org
. 4/6/2002, 4 Flags Step to your health, 5KR, 5KW, 9 am, Saginaw, Stephanie Knoerr
. 4/6/2002, Channel to Channel Challange and 20k Run & Relay, 20KR, 10K x 2 Relay
20KR, 10:00, Montague, Ron Blamer, [email protected], 231.894.2239, www.channeltochannel.com
. 4/6/2002, Lighthouse 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run and Walk, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 13.1 MR, 8:30 am, Huron, Ohio, Judy Ishmael, 419.433.5700, www.huron.net
. 4/6/2002, Steps to Your Health, 5KR, 8:00 am, Saginaw, Lynn Grant, 969,799.0550
. 4/6/2002, UM Heart Care/UM Business School Stampede of Races, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR, 8 am, Ann Arbor, Ann Stewart, [email protected], 734-332-3981, www.athleticventures.com
. 4/7/2002, Cherry Blossom, 10 MR, 5KR, 5KW, Kid's Run, 8 am, Washington, D.C., Phil Stewart, [email protected], , www.cherryblossom.org
. 4/7/2002, Ohio River Road Runners Club Annual Marathon, 26.2 MR,13.1 MR, 8:30 am, Xenia, Ohio, [email protected], 937.640.2RUN, www.orrrc.org
. 4/7/2002, Retro 5KR/W, 10:00 am, East Lansing, David Shehan, [email protected]
. 4/7/2002, Spring Forward 5K , 5KR/W 5KR, 10:00 am, West Bloomfield, Runnning Fit West Bloomfield , [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Mid-Michigan Marine Run, 5KR/W, 10KR, 10 am, Saginaw, Armed Forces Reserve Center, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, North Pole Run, Jeff Dyrek, [email protected], www.yellowairplane.com/NorhtPoleRun.html
. 4/13/2002, Norway Spring Classic , 10KR, 2 MR, 10:30 am, Norway , Tony Adams, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Pietro's Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Run, 5KR, Kid's Run Jr. kids run, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, Mark Nader, 616-776-7600 x3031
. 4/13/2002, Sarett Spring Stampede, 8KR, 9:00 am, Benton Harbor, Mike Mahler, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Tax Trot , 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10KR, 15KR, 10:00 am, Flushing, Anne Gault, [email protected], 810-659-6493, www.RiverbendStriders.com
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Birmingham, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Grosse Pointe, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Northville, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Journey for Sight 5K Run Walk, 1:00 pm, East Lansing, Brian Shepard, [email protected], 517.339.8160,
. 4/15/2002, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, 26.2 MR, 12:00 pm, Boston, B.A.A , , 617-236-1652, www.baa.org
. 4/20/2002, Arbor Dash, 5KR/W, 9:30 am, Battle Creek, Allison Mowery, , 616-969-0722, ext, 113,
. 4/20/2002, Eastern Michigan Invitational, track and field, Ypsilanti, John Goodridge, [email protected]
. 4/20/2002, Harmony in Action, 5KR/W/Wheel, 9:00 am, Windsor, ON, [email protected],
. 4/20/2002, Jerry Guntsch Memorial 1 mile Youth Run, 1 MFR, 10 am, Midland, Larry Piper
. 4/20/2002, Orthopaedic Rehab , 8KR, 5KW, Kid's Run, 8:00 am, Jackson, Robert Gilmore, [email protected], (517) 782-2071
. 4/20/2002, Striders Saturday Classic, 10 MR, 8:00 am, Grandville, Steve Webster, www.stridersrun.com
. 4/20/2002, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 5KR/W, 1MFR, 8:00 am, Detroit, Maureen Meldrum, [email protected], 313.833.0715 x 2245, www.karmanos.org/race-for-the-cure-Detroit
. 4/21/2002, Caesar Creek Ohio Duathlon, 2MR, 20MB, 2MR, 9:00 am, Waynesville, OH, [email protected], www.hfpracing.com
. 4-21-2002, Detroit Free Press Training Program, Vary, 7:45 am, Huron High School Ann Arbor, Kathleen Gina, [email protected], www.usafit.com
. 4/21/2002, Glass City Marathon & Relays, 26.2 MR, 2 & 5 person relays, 26.2 MR, , Toledo, Tom Falvey, [email protected], 419.475.0731, www.glasscity.net/users/damo/trre/trrc.htm
. 4-21-2002, Lakeshore Marthon, 26.2 MR, 7:30 am, Mark Cihlar, info@lakeshoremarathon, www.lakeshoremarathon.com
. 4/21/2002, Pork and Plod Spam Spectacular, 5K, cross country, Mt Pleasant, Mike Georgia, [email protected], www.edzone.net/~mphsstr
. 4/21/2002, Race for the Place, 5KR, 5KW, 1 MFR, Wheelchair, 1 pm, East Lansing,, www.msu.edu/unit/msuunion/uab
. 4/21/2002, West Bloomfield 1/2 Marathon, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 1 Mile FR, 10:30 am, West Bloomfield, Jerry Krawchuk, [email protected], 248.738.2500, runmichigan.com/westbloomfield
. 4/27/2002, Run for Roots, 4 MR/W, 9:00 am, Grand Blanc, Complete Runner, [email protected], [email protected], 810-233-8851, www.raceservices.com
. 4/27/2002, Borgess Run for the Health of It, 5KR/W, 13.1 MR, 1 MFR, 8:40 am, Kalamazoo, Debby Roberts, 616.345.1913, www.borgessrun.com
. 4/27/2002, Country Music Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 7:00 am, Nashville, 615.880.1058, www.cmmarathon.com
. 4/27/2002, Road Ends 5 Mile Trail Run, 5 MR, 2:30 pm, Pinckney, Randy Step, [email protected], 734-769-5016, 248.347.4949 (Novi), runningfit.com
. 4/28/2002, Running Fit Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, 13.1 MR, 26.2 MR, 8:00 am, Pinckney, Randy Step, [email protected], 734-769-5016, 248.347.4949 (Novi), www.trailmarathon.com


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