MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

June 19, 2002

WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS FOR ALAN WEBB?

It's no secret: high-school mile record holder Alan Webb is leaving the University of Michigan and college track. Webb achieved All-American status in the NCAA Division I outdoor 1500, won the NCAA Big 10 Cross Country Championship and placed 2nd in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Cross Country meet in his Freshman Year. Alan Webb, however, is not about placing second. Discouraged with his college running, Webb announced Monday that he was leaving the University of Michigan, retaining Ray Flynn of Flynn Sports Management as a long-term advisor and planning to resume training with high school coach Scott Raczko. Webb will attend classes at George Mason University, but will not join the George Mason track team. (Source: David Monti, Race Results Weekly)

Last summer, Hal Higdon urged Webb and Dathan Ritzenhein not to "waste four years of their competitive careers running college races." (http://michiganrunner.com/0801/HIGDON.html ) What do you think? Is Alan Webb making the right moves toward a successful professional running career? Should he have been more patient? Let us know; send your comments to [email protected].

STANARD FEDERAL BANK 10K RACE SERIES OFFERING PRIZE MONEY

The Standard Federal Bank 10K Race Series is offering $12,500 in prize money in its debut of four new 10K races in Michigan this summer. The series will kick off June 29 in Lansing and will be followed by dates in Grand Rapids (July 20), Kalamazoo (August 17) and Auburn Hills (September 14). The first place finisher in both the men's and women's open division for each of the first three races will receive $500 with $350 for second and $250 for third.

And now for the interesting twists: the top finisher in the combined men's and women's masters division will receive $150. The prize purse for the final race is doubled with $1,000 going to the fastest male and female runner followed by $700 for second and $500 for third. For online registration and more information see http://www.standardfederal10K.com.

FERGUSON WINS HURDLES AT ADIDAS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

At the Adidas Outdoor Championships in Raleigh, NC last Saturday, June 15, Detroit Mumford's Kenneth Ferguson set a meet record (50:55) and a state record in the 400 hurdles to win the national high school title. Ferguson's wins at the Divison I MHSAA meet in the 300 hurdles (35:90 - state record) and 110 hurdles (13:65 - state meet record) led his team to the state title on June 1. Ferguson will be running for the University of South Carolina in the Fall. For additional results see http://michtrack.org.

MICHIGAN MEN ARE TOP AGE GROUP PERFORMERS IN 2001

USA Track and Field released the top masters performances for 2002. Performances are converted to a 10K equivalent time. It's no surprise to find familiar Michigan names in the top 10 for several of the age groups 50 and up:
55-59 5, Paul Deladurantaye, 1:33:58 (converted: 35:28), Riverbank Run 25K, 5/12/01
65-69 5, Brian Harris, 24:36 (converted: 39:21) Buffalo Subaru Chase 4 Mile, 7/21/01
65-69 6, Brian Harris, 39:22, Oak Apple, 10K, 6/2/01
75-79 6, Jim Forshee, 1:38:55 (converted 40:04), Dexter Ann Arbor 1/2 marathon, 5/26/02
75-79 7, Jim Forshee, 21:40 (converted 45:12), Plymouth YMCA 5K, 6/12/01
Monica Joyce (39th) and Doug Kurtis (44th) also reached the international masters rankings.

MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 1/2 WAY

We're approximately half way through the 2002 Michigan Runner Race Series and the competition is heating up with the summer temperatures. Here are the standings through last Friday night's Zanglin Downriver Run 8K: 1) Laurie Decker (overall and masters) 115 points
2) Ann Boyd Stewart (overall) 110 points
2) Kyle Baker (overall) 110 points
4) Laura Murphy (overall) 70 points
5) Phil Bedford (overall and masters) 55 points
6) Paul Aufdemberg (overall) 50 points
6) Dave Furey (overall and masters) 50 points
6) Aaron Usher (overall) 50 points
9) Monica Joyce (overall and masters) 45 points
9) Kris Warsyzwski (overall and masters) 45 points
Seniors (50 +)
1) Nancy Cassel 39 points
2) Gary Wolfram 38 points
3) Wally Herrala 22 points
4) Jerry Johncock 21 points
Races already completed:
Spectrum Irish Jig, 5K, March 16
UM Heartcare/UM Business School Stampede, 1 Mile, April 6
Borgess Run 5K Walk, April 27
Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, May 11
Dexter Ann Arbor 1/2 marathon, June 2
Rose Run 10K, June 8
Zanglin Downriver Run 8K, June 14
Still to come:
Volkslaufe, 20K, July 4, Frankenmuth
Crim, 10 Mile, August 24, Flint (double points)
Milford Labor Day 30K, August 31, Milford
Mackinac Island 8 Mile, September 7
Mount Baldhead Challenge, 15K, September 21
Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon, October 6 (double points)
Details of these standings will be online next week.

NYC MARATHON LOTTERY DATE SET

New York is on almost every marathoner's "to do" list, but getting a number isn't easy. New York Road Runner officials announced that the New York City Marathon lottery to fill the starting field for this year's 33rd running of the five-borough race on Sunday Nov. 3 is scheduled for Thursday June 27. The ceremonial drawing of the first 10 names in the lottery by race director Allan Steinfeld and other celebrities will take place outdoors at Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan at 1:00. Nearly 70,000 applications have been received for this year's race. Complete results of the lottery drawing will be posted on Friday June 28 at the NYC Marathon website (www.nycmarathon.org).

JUNE EVENT CALENDAR

. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, AAU Summer Series,Jr. High/Age Group Track , Detroit, 313.596.1751, www.aausports.org.
. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, Strides for Life , 100M,Holland -Hope College, Joe Walters, 231-828-5448 or 231-894-2239, [email protected] or [email protected], www.stridesforlife.com, June 19-22.
. Wednesday, June 19, 2002, YMCA Retread Run/Shoes for Kids, 8KR, 5KR/W, Flint, 6:30 pm, John Gault,810-659-6493, [email protected],www.riverbendstriders.com.
. Thursday, June 20, 2002, Summer Road Race Series 1 & 2 Mile Runs, Huntington Woods, 6:30 pm, Edward Kozloff, (248) 544-9099, [email protected],www.motorcitystriders.com.
. Friday, June 21, 2002, Cruiser Classic,5KR/W, Flint, 6:30 pm, John Gault, 810-238-5981, 810-659-6493, [email protected].
. Friday, June 21, 2002, Walk Michigan,Fitness Walk, Westland, 7:00 pm, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec., 734.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com
. Friday, June 21, 2002, William A. Irvin 5K, 5KR, Duluth, MN, Scott Keenan, 218.727.0947, 218.727.0947, [email protected], www.grandmasmarathon.com.
Saturday, June 22, 2002, Concord Classic, 5KRW, Kid's Run, Jackson, 8 am David Jordan, 517-524-6995, [email protected].
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Davison Festival of Flags Run/Walk, 5KR/W, 1/4 MR, Davison, 8:30 am, Tony & Debbie Newton, 810-658-8100, [email protected], [email protected], www.raceservices.com.
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Fast Gait Run,8KR, 5KRW, 1 MR, Cassopolis, 9:00 am, Don Switzer, 616-445-3170, [email protected].
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Grandma's Marathon & Gary Bjorklund 1/2 Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, Duluth, Scott Keenan, 218.727.0947, [email protected], www.grandmasmarathon.com.
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Johan's TriFest, Triatholon, Hopkins, 8AM, Steve Webster, 616-261-9706, [email protected], www.johanstrifest.com,
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Motor City Classic,Jr. High/Age Group Track, 313-864-2108.
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, Run For Jesus, South Haven, 10 am, Scott Hoggard, 616-639-0428, [email protected]
. Saturday, June 22, 2002, USATF State Meet, 313-934-0126.
. Sunday, June 23, 2002, American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure, bike ride, varies, Brighton, 7:00 am, Laura Arnold, 248.433.3830 / 888.342.2383/888.TOUR.888.
. Sunday, June 23, 2002,Bob's Run for the Listening Ear, 5KR/W, East Lansing, 8:00 am, Louise Forsythe, 517-349-8728, [email protected], www.playmakers.com.
. Sunday, June 23, 2002, CHOK & YMCA International Bridge Race, 10K, Port Huron, 8 am, George Heath, 519.542.5500.
. Sunday, June 23, 2002, Green Bay Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 4 MR, 1/2MR, Green Bay, WI, 7:00 am, Gloria West, 800.889.1859, [email protected], www.greenbaymarathon.com.
. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, All Comers' Track Meet,track and field, Midland, 6:30 pm, Gary Scott, 989.835.8216, [email protected].
. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, Grandville Track Meet, Jr. High/Age Group Track, Grandville, 6:30 pm, Kevin Holmes, 616.866.8941
. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, Walk Michigan, Fitness Walk, Dearborn Heights, 6:30 pm, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec., 734.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com.
. Wednesday, June 26, 2002, AAU Summer Series, Jr. High/Age Group Track, Detroit, 313.596.1751, www.aausports.org
. Thursday, June 27, 2002, Midland Bullock Creek, Jr. High/Age Group Track , Midland, 989.835.8216.
. Thursday, June 27, 2002, Summer Road Race Series 1 & 3 Mile Runs, Huntington Woods, 6:30 pm, Edward Kozloff, 248.544.9099, [email protected], www.motorcitystriders.com
. Saturday, June 29, 2002, Blazer ,Jr. High/Age Group Track, Albion, 517-630-8806.
. Saturday, June 29, 2002, Michigan Youth Championships USATF State Track meet, Jr. High/Age Group Track , Jackie Devose, 313-934-0126, [email protected].
. Saturday, June 29, 2002, Open Door Julie 5K Run/Walk, Highland Lakes, 9:00 am, Edward Kozloff, 248-544.9099, [email protected], www.motorcitystriders.com.
. Saturday, June 29, 2002,Reeds Lake Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kid's Run, Grand Rapids, 8:00 am, Susan Perry, 616.949.1750, 616.949.1750, www.classicrace.com.
. Saturday, June 29, 2002, Standard Federal Bank 10K, Lansing, 8:00 am, Shawn Platt, 877.904.5408, www.standardfederalbank10K.com, Prize $$
. Saturday, June 29, 2002, The Chronicle Seaway Run, 5KR, 15KR, Muskegon, 8 am, Chris Zart, 231-725-6333, [email protected], www.chroniclerents.com.
. Sunday, June 30, 2002, Dogwood 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk, Saxon, WI, 8:30 am, Mark Massoglia, Central Daylight Time
. Sunday, June 30, 2002, Freedom Festival, 10KR, 5KW, Windsor, 9:30 am, [email protected].
. Sunday, June 30, 2002, Pictured Rocks Run for Shelter, 11 MRW, 5 MR, Munising, 8:00 am, Lynn Chamberlain, 906.387.1751, [email protected], roadrace.algercounty.com, Pictured Rocks Run Walk Wheel.
. Sunday, June 30, 2002, Summer Breeze Run, 10KR, 5KR, Kid's Run, Lansing ,8:30 am, Chuck Block, 517-702-0226, [email protected].

Additional events are online at http://michiganrunner.com/calendar.html

Jennie McCafferty, Editor Michigan Runner, Michigan's statewide road running magazine since 1979 Michigan Running News http://michiganrunner.com http://michiganrunner.tv http://michigangolfer.tv http://michiganskier.tv

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